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Bears Ears Partnership @bearsearspartners.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

We urge you to follow Visit With Respect guidelines when visiting the Bears Ears region. As visitors to the greater Bears Ears region, it is our responsibility to respect its natural and cultural sites both out of respect to the region’s Tribes and Pueblos, and for all visitors who come next.

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Bears Ears Partnership @bearsearspartners.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Bears Ears Partnership respectfully acknowledges our work is carried out on traditional lands taken from the Diné, Hopi, Ute, Zuni, and other Tribes and Pueblos. We aspire to honor and learn from the long history of stewardship and connection to this sacred landscape.

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Bears Ears Partnership @bearsearspartners.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Today is Indigenous Peoples Day. Today and every day, we remember the Bears Ears landscape is a living, sacred, cultural landscape that holds immense significance for numerous Tribes and Pueblos of the region.

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Bears Ears Partnership @bearsearspartners.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Our Education Specialist Carolyn recently sat down with Diana Davidson, a Bluff business owner who’s been a local fixture since the 2000s. They talked about how Diana got involved in the community, and is now an avid dark sky advocate.

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Bears Ears Partnership @bearsearspartners.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Bluff became an International Dark Sky Community last year. This important designation took many years of collaboration between local business owners, residents, BEP, and other partners.

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Bears Ears Partnership @bearsearspartners.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

The online shop will be open year-round, except for a late December closure, and available for holiday gift giving. Hope to see you soon!

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Bears Ears Partnership @bearsearspartners.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

We have one final presentation for the season: join us for Leigh Marymor on October 14. Our last day open will be Monday, November 23. We will reopen March 4, 2027 – stay tuned for our 2027 schedule of guest presentations, exhibitions, and other events.

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Bears Ears Partnership @bearsearspartners.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

The Bears Ears Education Center will close Tuesday, November 24 for our annual seasonal closure. Until then, stop by 567 W Main St in Bluff, UT for information and resources for visiting the cultural and natural resources of the region respectfully. Regular hours are Thursday-Monday, 9am-4pm.

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Bears Ears Partnership @bearsearspartners.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

This festival is a collaborative effort between Bears Ears Partnership and partners Business Owners of Bluff, Bluff Community Foundation, Town of Bluff, San Juan County Visitor Services and Southwest Adventure Tours.

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Bears Ears Partnership @bearsearspartners.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

BEP will lead star parties with telescope viewing each night, 8:00pm at the Bluff Community Center. The full schedule can be found on the Town of Bluff’s website. bluffutah.org/2026-bluff-d...

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Bluff, Utah | 2026 BLUFF DARK SKY FESTIVAL

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Bears Ears Partnership @bearsearspartners.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Enjoy presentations with leading astronomers, Cultural Knowledge Holders and agency partners, family friendly activities, constellation tours, and more. Learn about Western and Navajo constellations, Ancestral Puebloan skywatching, and creation stories from Navajo storytellers.

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Bears Ears Partnership @bearsearspartners.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Get ready for the 2026 Bluff Dark Sky Festival, November 13-14! Join us in Bluff, a designated International Dark Sky Community, and share the wonder of the region’s world-renowned dark skies.

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Bears Ears Partnership @bearsearspartners.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Also, watch the weather forecast closely – stay vigilant about flash flooding and come prepared for changing conditions. Hope to see you soon! Photo by Tom Klosowski

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Bears Ears Partnership @bearsearspartners.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

If you are planning a trip, stop by the Bears Ears Education Center, where you can find everything you need to visit this region respectfully. We offer education with our Visit With Respect program, info, resources, books & outdoor gear. Come see us Thurs–Mon, 9am-4pm at 567 W Main St, Bluff, UT.

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Bears Ears Partnership @bearsearspartners.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Happy Fall Equinox from Bears Ears Partnership! As temperatures drop and the colors in the landscape change, we are reminded this is a time of slowing down, while enjoying the growing season’s harvest. Fall is also a great time to visit the Bears Ears landscape.

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Bears Ears Partnership @bearsearspartners.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Leigh is one of the primary researchers of the enigmatic historic Western Message Petroglyphs.

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Bears Ears Partnership @bearsearspartners.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

He is a Research Associate at the Museum of Northern AZ where he is the compiler of the Rock Art Studies Bibliographic Database - an open access portal into the world’s rock art publications, currently more than 55,600 citations.

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Bears Ears Partnership @bearsearspartners.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Leigh Marymor is a past president of the American Rock Art Research Association and co-founder of the Bay Area Rock Art Research Association.

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Bears Ears Partnership @bearsearspartners.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Focus will be placed on how these picture-texts have been identified as counter-current narrations that flowed up-current against the main stream of Manifest Destiny and early industrialization of the West (c. 1880-1930).

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Bears Ears Partnership @bearsearspartners.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Leigh will tell the story of specific enigmatic petroglyphs, what they look like, where they are found, their shared iconography and patterned historic landscape settings.

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Bears Ears Partnership @bearsearspartners.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Join us Wednesday, October 14 at 6pm for a presentation from Leigh Marymor, discussing "Western Message Petroglyphs: Enigmatic Rock-engraving Panels in the Western United States." This event is free and open to the public at the Bears Ears Education Center, 567 W Main St in Bluff, UT.

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Bears Ears Partnership @bearsearspartners.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

She is excited to join BEP and lend her passion for storytelling and public lands to efforts that deepen connections to this vital place. When not at work, Taylor is often found wandering bookstores and backcountry places in the company of her partner, friends, and a packraft named Sunflower.

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Bears Ears Partnership @bearsearspartners.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Since then, Taylor has explored Utah's cultural and ecological landscapes through administrative roles with community arts organizations, including Kimball Art Center and Utah Arts Alliance, and hands-on experiences alongside students, researchers, and land stewards at Bonderman Field Station.

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Bears Ears Partnership @bearsearspartners.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

In 2018, she moved to Salt Lake City to pursue an M.A. in Environmental Humanities at the University of Utah, expecting it to be a temporary stop. Instead, she fell in love with the state's public lands and decided to put down roots.

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Bears Ears Partnership @bearsearspartners.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Meet Taylor Cunningham, our new Grants Program Manager! Originally from the East Coast, Taylor got her start as a folklore student at the U of Maine, where she spent her summers collecting outlaw stories from the backwoods and islands of rural Maine. We’re so excited to have Taylor on the team.

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Bears Ears Partnership @bearsearspartners.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Your donations go directly towards outfitting these crews with the gear they need day in and day out while completing necessary conservation projects to protect the greater Bears Ears landscape. We are so close to our goal– give today! As always, thank you for your support.

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Bears Ears Partnership @bearsearspartners.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Today is the LAST DAY to give to our fundraiser to support CCYC in the wake of the Babylon Fire. This historic fire halted CCYC projects, and their funding, leading to a $100,000 funding shortfall. bearsearspartnership.org?form=Babylon...

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Bears Ears Partnership (BEP) works to protect and build respect for the cultural and natural landscapes of the greater Bears Ears region in Utah.pub

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Bears Ears Partnership @bearsearspartners.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

This spring, Canyon Country Youth Corps (CCYC) crews have braved a major wildfire, heat, and last minute changes – all while keeping spirits up, and continuing to steward the Bears Ears landscape. We wanted to catch up with them in between their hard work in the field.

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Bears Ears Partnership @bearsearspartners.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Indigenous makers from across the Bears Ears region will be selling their art in the courtyard. Support local and regional artists and enjoy a variety of arts styles including painting, printmaking, jewelry and more. The Education Center is located at 567 W Main Street (HWY 191) in Bluff, Utah.

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Bears Ears Partnership @bearsearspartners.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Our Indigenous Artists Market is back for the fall season! Save the date for Saturday, September 26 at 10am-3:30pm at the Bears Ears Education Center. We hope to see you there! bearsearspartnership.org/events/publi...

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Bears Ears Partnership @bearsearspartners.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

We’re so excited to have Sierra on the team. The CCYC Fall Crews will start next week – stay tuned for more updates from the field!

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Bears Ears Partnership @bearsearspartners.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

She has developed a strong connection to the desert landscape and can't imagine living anywhere else. She loves to do anything outside, especially rafting, backpacking, and hiking. She believes that the greater Bears Ears region is the best place in the world for those outdoor pursuits.

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Bears Ears Partnership @bearsearspartners.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

She has spent the last 10 years living between southern Utah and northern Arizona working seasonal wildlife and fisheries jobs. She moved to Monticello with her partner and their dog 2 years ago and has loved every minute of it.

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Bears Ears Partnership @bearsearspartners.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Meet Sierra, our new Canyon Country Youth Corps Field Coordinator! Sierra was born and raised in northern Utah but once she moved to the red rock deserts of the Colorado plateau, she never looked back!

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Bears Ears Partnership @bearsearspartners.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Save the date for our upcoming Star Parties: -October 8 at Canyon Country Discovery Center -November 13-14 for the Bluff Dark Sky Festival -December 10 at Bluff Community Center.

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Bears Ears Partnership @bearsearspartners.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

All experience levels welcome. We will provide several telescopes for you to use, and you are welcome to bring your own. BEP staff will share stargazing tips and point out celestial features. Please bring a red light and chair or blanket for sitting. Weather permitting.

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Bears Ears Partnership @bearsearspartners.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Join us for BEP's next Star Party with Telescope Viewing, Thursday, September 10 at 8:30 PM at Goosenecks State Park (UT-316, Mexican Hat, UT 84531) -- an international Dark Sky Park. Hosted in partnership with Utah State Parks.

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Bears Ears Partnership @bearsearspartners.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Among her examples is the '09 tragedy of a wellness retreat in Sedona, AZ led by a celebrity self-help guru, in which 3 attendees died. McGivney exposes the manipulation & greed that allow charismatic influencers to prey on vulnerable people in search of happiness and healing—no matter the cost.

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Bears Ears Partnership @bearsearspartners.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Plastic Shaman is a gripping true crime investigation into the booming $2 trillion wellness industry where promises of spiritual awakening and financial success often mask dangerous practices underpinned by cultural appropriation and commodification of nature.

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Bears Ears Partnership @bearsearspartners.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Join us Friday, September 25 at 6pm to get a copy signed by the author. McGivney will present “The Big Grift: How the wellness industry profits from America’s settler colonial history while perpetuating harms against Indigenous peoples and homelands.”

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Bears Ears Partnership @bearsearspartners.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Bears Ears Education Center is thrilled to present journalist and author Annette McGivney, who is touring the country for her latest book Plastic Shaman: The True Story of a Deadly Self-Help Retreat and America's Misguided Quest for Wellness, releasing this month from Torrey House Press.

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Bears Ears Partnership @bearsearspartners.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

–and update on how the CCYC crews are faring in the summer heat away from the higher elevations of the Abajos, and talks a little about what comes next for the burned region of the Bears Ears landscape.

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Bears Ears Partnership @bearsearspartners.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

We took to the air with Ecoflight from the Monticello, UT airport on August 10th, to see the aftermath of the Babylon Fire from the air for ourselves. Britt Hornsby, our Conservation Director who oversees the Canyon Country Youth Corps, gave his first impression.

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Bears Ears Partnership @bearsearspartners.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

From field trips on the landscape to multi-day river expeditions, our Education and River Programs provide place-based, experiential education for all ages, including intentional opportunities for multi-generational knowledge sharing.

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Bears Ears Partnership @bearsearspartners.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

We love supporting other organizations that provide access and education on the San Juan and are excited to build and expand this collaboration for years to come.

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