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Bears Ears Partnership leads on the ground site conservation, education, stewardship and research programs to protect and build respect for the greater Bears Ears cultural landscape.

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Cultural sites are sacred to Indigenous peoples and integral to American history. By treading softly and leaving things as we find them, we show respect for those who came before us and those who will visit after us.

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Bears Ears Education Center

The Bears Ears Education Center is a community-powered space that aims to equip hikers, backpackers, paddlers, climbers and other visitors with tips and resources on how to visit the public lands of San Juan County and Bears Ears National Monument with respect.

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Bears Ears National Monument offers a wealth to do and see, including camping, hiking and scenic drives.  Learn how to visit with respect on foot, on wheels and more.

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Spring 2025 Visit With Respect Ambassador Training

Spring 2025 Visit With Respect Ambassador Training

*Online registration is now closed! *

If you would like to participate, please contact Visit With Respect Program Director Semira Crank (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 435-414-0343 ext. 711).

Become a Visit With Respect Ambassador!

If hiking and the outdoors sounds like a great combination for volunteering, then join us for a one-day training session. You’ll have the opportunity to learn and practice the skills needed to be one of our on-the-ground Visit with Respect Ambassadors. 

You’ll serve as a friendly presence at the most frequently visited trails in the Bears Ears region, enjoying stunning scenery while you share pointers with visitors on how to visit this sensitive landscape with respect.

Help us continue conservation efforts to keep these sites protected for generations to come!

Training details:

DATE: Saturday, April 26th, 2025

TIME: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

WHERE: Bears Ears Education Center (BEEC)

LOCATION: 567 W. Main St. (Highway 191), Bluff, UT 84512

Please note: Camping spots ARE AVAILABLE at Sand Island in Bluff, Utah - about three miles away from the Bears Ears Education Center. These are reserved for the training, but if you also registered for our Stewardship Day on Sunday, April 27th, then you’ll have a spot for an extra night.

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We will be engaging in both indoor and outdoor workshops, including a hiking trip to a cultural site in the afternoon -  make sure to dress appropriately and bring lots of water.  Our guest speakers will be Josh Sherrock, Supervisory Park Ranger, and Sarah MacDonald, Archaeologist, both from the Monticello BLM Office.

To learn more, contact VWR Program Director, Semira Crank (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 435-414-0343 ext. 711).

Event Information

Event Date 04-26-2025 8:00 am
Event End Date 04-26-2025 5:00 pm
Location Bears Ears Education Center

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