Staff: Remind Antler Hunters that Collecting is Not Allowed in National Monument COLORADO & UTAH – Gathering shed antlers is a popular and lucrative activity for many people – with antlers used for items ranging from chandeliers, to knife handles, to dog chews. It is that time of year again for monument staff to remind antler…
Why does the Vernal Equinox happen? The equinox occurs because of the tilt of the Earth in relation to the Sun. This is what causes the seasons. The Earth’s tilt is 23.5 degrees relative to the plane of its orbit and means that, although one revolution of the planet takes 24 hours, it’s different depending…
To our Members, Partners and Friends: The Association of Partners for Public Lands has adopted a new name and visual identity. Yesterday, at our annual Convention and Trade Show, we became the Public Lands Alliance. “Public Lands Alliance” captures the essence of our organization – a unified, powerful community dedicated to the preservation, enrichment and…