Utah Prairie Dog Day
The prairie dog is an important member of the Bryce Canyon's plateau society. the Bryce Canyon Utah Prairie Dog Dog celebrates this role in the park history and invite you to learn a little more about them.
Organization: AllTrips.com
Date: 06/24/2012 update info
Time: 9:00:00 AM - 9:00:00 PM
Event Cost: Free
Venue: various locations in Bryce Canyon National Park,UT
Contact: Bryce Canyon National Park
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Website: www.nps.gov/brca/planyourvisit/updogday.htm
Event Details:
Bryce Canyon National Park's second annual Utah Prairie Dog Day will take place Friday, June 24th, 2012 beginning at 9 a.m., concluding with an 8:00 p.m. evening ranger program at the Bryce Canyon Lodge, "Prairie Dogs & Other Cool Critters."
Join a Park Ranger for two opportunities to view prairie dogs in their natural habitat! A morning session will be offered from 9 to 11 a.m., followed by an afternoon session from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Between these two viewing sessions, learn more about Utah Prairie Dogs by attending "Can you Dig It? Life as a Utah Prairie Dog at Bryce Canyon" in the Visitor Center auditorium at 1:00 p.m.
- Free for visitors
- Kids and family friendly events
- Celebrate the prairie dog in Utah
Overview: The prairie dog has been listed as an endangered species since the 70's and was introduced back into the Utah ecosystem by Bryce Canyon National Park. they are considered a "keystone species" in Bryce and therefor this special day is to celebrate the little guys.