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Staff: CFI is pleased to
welcome Brad Krohe as the Fall 2007 Public
Relations intern. Brad is a senior Mass
Communication Major at Olivet Nazarene
University in Bourbonnias, IL. He is an
adventurous and roguish bon vivant,
chock full of pioneer spirit and grit. Hence,
he ventured west to intern at CFI and find
his fortune. Upon graduating from college, Brad
hopes to pursue a career as a writer,
participatory journalist, or larger than life
personality.
Brad's impression of Moab: This is the
first time I've really been "out west." I
expected Moab to be a small isolated town,
where people casually went about their
business armed, commonly had land disputes,
and settled things like men in the open
street...in retrospect, maybe that was more
of what I was hoping for than expecting.
Never the less, I've really been impressed
with Moab. Even though I grew up in an
agricultural community the size of Moab in
west central Illinois, there was very little
push for "organic" until a few years ago.
Organic foods are common in the city
(Chicago), but are very hit or miss outside
of the metropolitan area. Here they are
advertised at the grocery stores. The incredible
focus on the arts here is also atypical to
me. I've never been exposed to a community
that values public art and expression the way
Moab does (a full fledged arts center, a
highly visible arts council, etc.).
Also, a wind powered public radio station? A
fantastic Youth Garden program? Rarities in
my neck of the woods. The overall vibe and
awareness of Moab is one that is quite
different(in a good way) from what I'm used
to. The tally: Moab gets
2 thumbs up.
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Our pick for the custom trip of the year is
the trip arranged by CFI member Jean Apgar to
Lizard Head Wilderness
Area. Jean, a retired scientist, had hiked
this trip several years ago, and thought it
was the most beautiful hike of her life. She
was finally able to do it again, bringing
along 3 generations of her family. This six
day excursion into the
beautiful and historic Lizard Head area was
supported by llama packstock. Llama
outfitting was provided by Redwood
Llamas.
Of the trip Jean said , "The scenery was
beautiful everywhere we went. Since we had
hikers of different abilities with us, it was
great to have options for day hikes." She
went on to comment that she in particular
enjoyed the wildflowers, stars at night, and
stories around the fire. Additionally, Jean
stated that as a senior citizen, the llamas
were a big help with carrying supplies. To
set up your custom trip today, check
out our website.
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CFI has received several donations recently.
We would like to thank the Harris Foundation
for it's $4,000 gift, as well as directing a
private donation of $2,000 to us. We would
also like to thank Jennifer Speers, Cherry
Talbott, Howard Mann, Lisbon Valley Mining
Company and City Market/Kroger Foundation.
These donations have assisted us with
improving our PVFC facilities and youth
education programs. Recent participants in our
program include Colorado schools: Mt. Garfield
Middle School, East Middle School, and Glenwood
Springs Middle School. To help support our youth
programs, donate
now!
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On the recent Wild by Nature Women's trip to
the San Juan, a
Red Fox was
sighted running along the river bank.
Probably the most recognizable
member of the Vulpes genus, (at least
to westerners) it can be found on five
continents. The Red Fox is often celebrated
for it's beauty & spryness. It is
distinguished by the unique white tip on it's
tail.
To better
appreciate and learn more about the Red Fox,
check out these links:
Wikipedia: Red Fox National Geographic Profile of Red Fox Fox Kits Playing Red Fox makes Seattle News |
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This past season, CFI was delighted to have
Caitlin, Pete, and Rachel as participants in
our river apprentice program. Their
contribution to the season was invaluable.
Caitlin O'Brady has recently accepted a job at a small college in Philadelphia. Pete Haynes is attending ranger school in South Carolina. Rachel Brown is in Grad School at the University of California at Santa Cruz. We are now accepting applications for the River Apprenticeship program, to start March of 2008 (applications due by December 1st!). We are also accepting applications for Nautralist-Guides, & Camp Cook/Caretaker. Apply today! "The CFI training program combined exactly
what I was looking for in a job."
-Caitlin O'Brady "I consider myself lucky to have been trained by CFI and learned so much in my 6 weeks as an apprentice." -Pete Haynes "I think I would view guiding differently were I not part of this organization." -Rachel Brown |
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Canyonlands Field Institute is a strong
supporter of the No Child Left Inside
Act.
This legislation is up for inclusion into the
renewal for No Child Left Behind. If
passed,
this would amend the NCLB act by:
-Providing federal funding to states to train teachers in environmental education and to operate model environmental education programs, which include outdoor learning. -Provide funding to states that create environmental literacy plans to ensure that high school graduates are environmentally literate. -Provide funding through an environmental education grant program to build state and national capacity. -Re-establish an Office of Environmental Education within the U.S. Department of Education. This is part of a growing movement to push outdoor education in our schools. You can help by writing your Congressional representatives and leaders, or writing an editorial in the local paper. Let's revitalize our nations outdoor education! For more information and resources, visit the No Child Left Inside homepage and Orion Magazine Online. |
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Wilderness Advanced First Aid (WAFA) Full
Course-Taught by WMI/NOLS:
Course open for 2008 5 days*Feb.25th- 29th Cost:$380 Wilderness First Responder & WAFA RECERT course-Taught by WMI/NOLS: Course open for 2008 3 days*Feb.21- 23 Cost:$250 Westwater Whitewater River Rescue-Taught by CFI: Course open for 2008 April 4-6 Cost:$380 Leave No Trace Trainer Course: Course Open April 2008 Dates and Cost TBA-ask to be on our LNT contact list. For more information and details, check out
our website
and Wilderness
Medicine Institute.
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Thank you for your interest in and support
for Canyonlands Field Institute. Our mission
since 1984...is to inspire enlightened
perspectives, passion and care for the
Colorado Plateau.
Warmly,
Karla VanderZanden
Canyonlands Field Institute
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