Monarch butterflies are thought to be named after King William III of England, his secondary title being Prince of Orange. The butterflies have wings that get to 3.5 to 4.0 inches wide. Surprisingly they have a flight pattern described as “slow and sailing” and fly at 5.5 mph.
In the same year the Basin celebrates the 150th anniversary of John Wesley Powell’s expedition of the area, it seems fitting that he would be the topic of the final lecture of the year offered by the Utah Field House of Natural History. The lecture is on “The Curious Course of the Green River and the Ideas of John Wesley Powell” by Doug Sprinkel, Utah Geologic Survey Senior Geologist.
Country Music is very much an American art form having its roots throughout the history of many parts of the United States. Famous documentarion, Ken Burns, has put together a documentary chronicling this unique history. In preparation for its September release, KUED and Uintah County Library are holding an evening of country music.
An unusual spring and summer has led to higher levels of water, a little flooding and plenty of fast currents. It falls upon the Uintah County Search and Rescue to be ready for any circumstance, which can be quite varied when the landscape of the Basin is considered.
Biologists with the Division of Wildlife Resources have plans to treat certain waters this fall in an effort to benefit cutthroat trout in the high Uintas. Biologists will conduct a final treatment in Reader Creek and will also treat Potter and East Fork Carter Creek areas on the Uintas north slope. Rotenone, a natural substance made from the roots of a tropical plant, is used to treat the waters.
During the August 7th board meeting, the Uintah School Board voted to have a resolution added to Uintah County’s November 5th ballot. A Uintah School District press release explains that if the resolution is approved by the voters, the School Board plans to implement a “levy swap,” lowering its capital levy by more than what the voted levy generates for the school district for at least the next three years.
Do you have any computer skills? Would you be willing to teach those skills? The Golden Age Center happens to be looking for such individuals to come and be volunteers at the center. Modern technology allows for many great experiences and opportunities for senior citizens to learn, grow and connect.
From professional farmers to backyard gardeners, it is a common knowledge that understanding what kind of soil you have enlightens the measures taken to produce better crops. Natural Resources Conservation Services is spreading the word of an app that can help all with an interest in their soil.
A program that has helped many families in the Uintah Basin build sweat equity in their own homes has room for one more family in the Vernal group. The Mutual Self Help Housing program is administered by the Uintah Basin Association of Governments and applications are now being accepted.
The Uintah Basin Youth Chamber Orchestra is welcoming auditioners as their fourth season will get underway this fall. The organization has gained attention since its inception as a fantastic opportunity for young musicians.