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| The Mesa Verde Association is a joint membership program of the Mesa Verde Museum Association and the Mesa Verde Foundation. Your MVA membership supports both of these 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations.
The Mesa Verde Museum Association (tax ID 84-1404606) provides educational and interpretive material to visitors of Mesa Verde National Park through an active publishing program and the operation of retail bookstores online, in the park, and in Cortez, CO. Our services enhance the visitor experience and promote stewardship of Mesa Verde's world-renowned archeological resources and natural landscapes. Proceeds from all Association operations are donated to the park's interpretive, research, and education programs.
The Mesa Verde Foundation (tax ID 84-046967) funds capital improvements, projects, and educational endeavors for Mesa Verde National Park. Our projects include construction of a new Visitor and Research Center near the park's entrance and remodeling the existing Far View Visitor Center into a Tribal Cultures Center to enhance understanding of the connection between the Ancestral Puebloans and contemporary Native American tribes.
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Welcome to "Verde Views," the e-newsletter for Mesa Verde Association members and friends. This periodic publication will keep you informed about Association news and events, park happenings, new products and special sales.
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Last Chance for a Backcountry Hike This Summer
|  Two-hour Mug House and six-hour Wetherill Mesa Experience hikes will only be offered for a few more weeks, through Labor Day, September 6, 2010. Eight-hour Spring House hikes will continue through September 30, 2010. Tickets are still available for all three hikes, but some dates are selling out quickly.
Experience Mesa Verde as you never have before! All these hikes are ranger-led and are limited to just 14 people for an up-close and personal encounter with the park's spectacular backcountry resources. Tickets for Spring House and Wetherill Mesa Experience must be purchased by noon the day before the hike, and are being sold exclusively online at www.mesaverdeinstitute.org. These hikes are just $35 per person, which includes a delicious lunch and trail snacks from Cortez's Once Upon a Sandwich.
Mug House hikes are $15 per person; tickets are sold at the Far View Visitor Center bookstore desk. These three hiking tours are offered by the Mesa Verde Institute, an educational program of the Mesa Verde Museum Association, in partnership with the National Park Service. More information about all Institute programs is available now at our website at www.mesaverdeinstitute.org or by calling 970-529-4445 or 1-800-305-6053. All Institute and Museum Association proceeds support Mesa Verde National Park.
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Now Showing: Canyon Voices II
|  The Grand Junction-based Art Quilt Association, in partnership with the National Park Service and the Mesa Verde Museum Association (MVMA), is exhibiting "Canyon Voices II," a juried show of handmade quilts reflecting a southwestern theme, in the Chapin Mesa Archaeological Museum Gallery. The quilts are also for sale, with a portion of the proceeds supporting the educational programs and services administered by MVMA. The show will remain up through November 6, 2010.
Shown above is one of the quilts on display, entitled "Message on the Rock," was made by Barbara Scott and photographed by Rita Faussone. Of her work, Barbara says her inspiration comes from the privilege of living in the Western United States. "The remains of ancient, mysterious cliff dwellers, the stark dryness of the vast desert, the colorful canyons, the spectacular cliffs and above it all the gorgeous, clear, blue skies give my spirit a place to soar and be free," states Barbara.
You can learn more about the quilt association by visiting their website at www.theartquiltassociation.com.
The museum and gallery is open daily from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Beginning October 17, both will be open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Free Park Entrance on August 14 and 15
|  The National Park Service will waive Mesa Verde and all national park entrance fees on August 14 and 15, 2010, to encourage Americans to visit our national parks. "This fee-free weekend provides an opportunity for individuals and families alike to take an affordable vacation or to explore a nearby park they have never visited before," Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar said. "I encourage everyone to take advantage of the free admission to visit not only our greatest natural wonders but also our nation's historic and cultural icons."
There are 391 national parks located across the country in 49 states; a complete list by park or state is available at www.nps.gov. The entrance fees being waived at the 146 sites usually charge for admission range from $3 to $25. There are 246 other parks that do not have entrance fees so you can plan a free visit year-round. The fee free waiver does not include other fees collected in advance or by contractors - such as fees charged for camping, reservations, tours and use of concessions.
For additional information please visit www.nps.gov or call 970-529-4465. |
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Enroll Now for our Fall Photography Workshop
|  Every year thousands of visitors snap photos of the spectacular, world-famous cliff dwellings at Mesa Verde National Park. To help you capture the best light and perspective of these remarkable structures, the Mesa Verde Institute is offering its popular fall photography workshop led by Dr. Gene Balzer, Professor of Photography and Senior Faculty Member at Northern Arizona University.
The workshop is scheduled for October 15-17, 2010, and is limited to 13 participants to ensure everyone receives plenty of personalized coaching. The workshop begins at noon on Friday and ends on Sunday afternoon. For more information and to register, please visit the Mesa Verde Institute website at www.mesaverdeinstitute.org
Mesa Verde National Park is a photographer's paradise. During the workshop, participants will visit cliff dwelling sites during soft light and work on compositions of the Ancestral Puebloan architecture. The group will be in archeological sites at off hours and photographing at a leisurely pace. The workshops are open to both amateur and professional photographers using either digital or film cameras. From Friday lunch to Sunday lunch, the ARAMARK Mesa Verde Company will provide exceptional meals spotlighting sustainable foods and southwestern cuisine. These meals include two decadent dinners at the acclaimed Metate Room Restaurant. Workshop tuition also includes two nights' lodging at Far View Lodge, perched high atop Mesa Verde's majestic landscape.
The Mesa Verde Institute is administered by the nonprofit Mesa Verde Museum Association. Proceeds from the Institute as well as all Museum Association programs support Mesa Verde National Park. Mesa Verde Association members receive a 20% discount on workshop tuition and lodging. |
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Free Lecture Series for August
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Sally Cole, author and rock art expert, will give a free talk and slide show at the Anasazi Heritage Center (three miles west of Dolores on Highway 184) at 1 p.m. on Sunday, August 8, 2010. Cole will give her presentation on the human form in rock art, which was cancelled last June due to technical difficulties. Cole is the author of Legacy on Stone: Rock Art of the Colorado Plateau and Four Corners Region. Her book is considered the best regional rock art reference available. Admission to the Heritage Center will be free throughout the day.
On August 13, the series will return to Mesa Verde's Far View Lodge for "Ancestral Puebloan Landscapes" with James Snead at 7 p.m. Then on August 29, Dewayne Findley and Marilyn Colyer will conduct a forestry discussion at the Anasazi Heritage Center at 1 p.m.
The free annual Four Corners Lecture Series is sponsored by the Fort Lewis College Department of Anthropology, Bureau of Land Management, Anasazi Heritage Center, Cortez Cultural Center, Crow Canyon Archeological Center, Mesa Verde National Park, and MVMA's Mesa Verde Institute. Additional support is generously provided by ARAMARK and KSJD Dryland Community Radio. View the full schedule of all 29 offerings at www.mesaverdeinstitute.org. From talks to traditional Hopi dances to a pottery firing, you can learn more about the lands we love by attending free programs this summer!
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Help Mesa Verde Score a $100,000 Grant!
|  Coca-Cola is conducting a vote for America's favorite park that carries a $100,000 prize. Between now and August 31, Coca-Cola is encouraging Americans to be active outdoors in national and state parks and will be awarding a $100,000 grant to the park that receives the most online votes!
Simply click on http://www.livepositively.com, then click the "Vote for your park!" button. When the next screen opens, type "Mesa" and when Mesa Verde National Park pops up, click on that, then the red "vote" button. No sign-up or registration is necessary, and you can vote as many times as you want, so vote early and often (for Mesa Verde, of course).
In addition, for every vote cast, Coca-Cola will also donate $1 to the National Park Foundation up to a total donation of $200,000, so national parks win no matter what!
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Got Your Long Sleeves Handy?
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It won't be long before we're feeling the cool temperatures that herald the end of another summer. Show your support for everyone's favorite national park when you sport our Long-Sleeved T-Shirt or Hoody! The 100% preshrunk cotton t-shirt features our Mesa Verde Institute logo on the left chest, and the colorful Cliff Palace artwork on the back. Our heavy blend 50% cotton / 50% polyester hoodies come in both pull-over and zipper-front styles and include the Mesa Verde Institute logo, with its striking cliff dwelling tower design, on both sides. See the many styles, sizes, and colors available, along with pricing, by clicking here.
As always, Mesa Verde Association members save an additional 20% on your purchases. Call us today at 1-800-305-6053 to order using your member discount. |
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