Join Colorado River boating historian Tom Martin for a tour of the historic boat collection at the Museum Collection, South Rim, Grand Canyon National Park.

This collection has one of Julius Stone’s 1909 boats, Emery Kolb’s 1911 EDITH, the 1923 USGS boat MARBLE, David Rust’s 1920’s canvas canoes, Norm Nevills 1938 WEN used on the Dr. Elzada Clover Expedition, Alexander “Zee” Grant’s 1941 folding kayak ESCALANTE, Big Ed Hudson’s 1949 ESMERALDA II, and Moulty Fulmer’s 1954 GEM, the first decked McKenzie River dory to run Grand Canyon. That’s not all! See a 1950’s era rubber raft used by Georgie White, the 1960 Jet Boats DOCK and WEE RED, Walter Kirschbaum’s 1960 fiberglass kayak, Pat Reilly’s 1962 dory SUSIE II, Dock Marston’s 1963 Sportyak, and two contemporary plastic kayaks paddled through Grand Canyon by children.

Transportation is not provided. Directions to our meeting location outside the Park, and other event details, will be sent out prior to the date. We recommend getting a folding camp chair to bring along since there is no group seating in the museum.

While this is a free event, each participant will be responsible for their own Park entrance fees. There may be opportunities for some carpooling from the meeting location into the Park.

Join us for a hands-on printmaking class where you'll learn the art of linoleum block relief printing! In this beginner-friendly workshop you'll learn how to design, carve, transfer your image onto linoleum, tear paper, and print your own custom artwork using linoleum blocks, carving tools, and water soluble ink. You'll also learn how to sign your prints following traditional printmaking practices. Whether you’re interested in making prints for framing, cards, or even future stamp designs, this class offers a fun and creative introduction to a timeless printmaking method. You'll leave with finished prints, your hand-carved block for future use, and the skills to keep creating on your own. 

Instructor Skyler Dunfey is an artist and teacher with over a decade of experience. Her focus is on graphic design, printmaking, and jewelry making/metalsmithing.  As a Maine native who takes every opportunity to spend time outside, she is inspired by the natural surroundings. She brings nature's intricate patterns into her artwork to inspire others to see the complexities of nature in a new light. As an instructor with over 10 years of teaching experience, Skyler creates a welcoming and hands-on learning environment, helping students develop confidence and creativity.

At the Orme School she served as the Art Director, Assistant Dean of Students, and the Director of Experiential Learning.  She majored in studio art and with minors in education and psychology.  She sells her work through SkyJune Designs and also teaches jewelry-making classes to share her passion. 

Class meets Monday, July 28, Wednesday, July 30, and Thursday, July 31; from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Duane Jameson will lead this walk around the Garrison / Cantonment area of Camp Navajo.  As the land encompassing the whole of Camp Navajo is over 29,000 acres (40+ square miles) the walk will be limited to only those areas public personnel have access to.  We will begin with a short slide presentation outlining the 80-year history of the facility, transitions from the Federal operations to the State of Arizona, and current/future operations of the base.  Then Duane will lead the group on a tour around the main facilities answering questions and discussing changes made over the years. Duane Jameson is a Flagstaff native and has been at Camp Navajo since 1996. 

Details and directions will be emailed to the group after registration is complete.

Pysanky (pronounced “PIH-sahn-keh”) is a fascinating traditional Ukrainian egg-decorating technique passed down through generations since pagan times. Simple to intricate designs are applied to an egg with melted beeswax using a special tool called a "kistka", then the egg is dipped into progressively darker-colored dyes. A multi-layered pattern results that is revealed when the wax is melted off at the end. This wax-resist style of decorated egg is one of Ukraine's national symbols.

In this workshop, you will learn to make these beautiful eggs yourself! You will be provided with examples, direct instruction and support as well as all the tools and materials needed to design and create your own pysanka.*

You will also learn about the history of this art and the symbolic meaning of some traditional designs related to nature, fertility, protection, and religious beliefs.

*Pysanky is the plural form of pysanka, a wax-resist decorated egg. The word comes from the Ukrainian verb pysaty (писати), which means "to write,” as the designs are not painted on, but written with beeswax.

Instructor Nancy Rhoades is a retired teacher with a lifetime of experience in making things…from pottery to calligraphy and illumination, from sewing and weaving to writing pysanky, and more. One year when teaching 4th grade, she showed her students a film called “The Ukrainian Egg,” and knew right away that she needed to try that for herself! After learning a craft, the natural next step for Nancy is to teach it to others, so she is delighted to have the opportunity from CCC to share this particularly beautiful folk art with you.

Come explore the volcanic history of Picture Canyon Natural and Cultural Preserve through the eyes of a geologist. From the dark lava flows and cinder volcanoes, to the ancient sea floor of the pale limestone underneath, we'll see examples of the Earth processes that formed the area and how the Rio de Flag continues to sculpt it today.

The 2.2 mile hike will start at the trailhead of Picture Canyon Natural and Cultural Preserve and loop along Tom Moody Trail to the Don Weaver Trail where we can see the Petroglyph Overlook and Pithouse, before dropping down into the valley of the Rio de Flag to cross the bridge, and then coming back around to the Tom Moody Trail as it climbs the flank of a dormant cinder cone volcano to a beautiful view of a waterfall on the way back to the trailhead.

Dr. Amelinda Webb has been exploring Earth's history ever since getting hooked on geology in college. From exploring rocky landscapes across the US to researching ancient sea fossils around the world to teaching Coconino Community College students how to listen to the story that every rock tells, Dr. Webb has a passion for the natural world and loves getting to share that enthusiasm.