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Uintah Basin Community Matters Conference Wednesday

Mar 2, 2021 · Basin Now · News

Duchesne County School District is making it easy to benefit from their annual Community Matters Conference taking place tomorrow at the Union High Auditorium. Those that would like to attend in person can request tickets while those who cannot or would prefer not to attend in person can attend virtually.

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Local Libraries Celebrating Birthday of Dr. Suess All Week Long

Mar 2, 2021 · Basin Now · News

Today is a very special day in the world of literacy and local libraries and schools are making it a week-long celebration. March 2nd is the birthday of Theodor Geisel, best remembered as the beloved Dr. Seuss. Because of this, March 2nd is utilized as a day to celebrate the importance of reading endorsed by the National Education Association and local libraries are all in on the celebration.

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March is the Month to See Wild Swans

Mar 2, 2021 · Basin Now · News

Wild swans are currently winging their way through Utah, and the Division of Wildlife Services wants the public to know that March is one of the best times of the year to see them. "Swans are graceful, beautiful birds," said Mark Hadley, regional outreach manager for the Utah DWR.

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Things to Keep In Mind For Gathering Shed Antlers

Mar 1, 2021 · Basin Now · News

Have you been getting out to gather shed antlers? Here’s a few things to keep in mind. Late winter and early spring is the toughest time of the year for deer, elk and moose and as a result the Utah DWR requires those that go hunting for sheds to take the Antler Gathering Ethics Course.

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Vernal Chamber Luncheon

Mar 1, 2021 · Basin Now · News

This last week, the Vernal Chamber luncheon welcomed Ken Ivory to present information concerning the “30 by 30 Campaign”, an environmental movement to designate 30 percent of the earth’s land and water as “protected” by the year 2030.