by wilderness | May 22, 2009 | alternative spring break, Breakaway, James Madison University, southwest, video, Zion
This spring, Wilderness Volunteers launched an exciting new program: Alternative Spring Break!Designed to involve college students in the preservation and maintenance of our wild lands and wild places, WV’s Alternative Spring Break program will give students... by wilderness | May 10, 2009 | alternative spring break, events, REI, southwest, video, Zion
Outdoor enthusiasts in Utah are encouraged to attend one of two upcoming presentations at REI in the Salt Lake City area titled “Giving Something Back in 2009.” The photo presentation will discuss Wilderness Volunteers’ work and mission, and will... by wilderness | Apr 24, 2009 | conservation, earth day
Wednesday was Earth Day. Many people look forward to this global celebration, which began nearly forty years ago on April 22, 1970 – a date which is widely recognized as the beginning of the modern environmental movement. It’s a day when we all can pause... by wilderness | Apr 14, 2009 | books, climate change
For those who think of nature as a wild, unspoiled Eden that preserves the natural flora and fauna free from human interference, global warming has a nasty surprise in store. In his new book, “Heatstroke: Nature in an Age of Global Warming” (Island Press,... by wilderness | Apr 13, 2009 | trail work
“Cross-Cutting” in the Jedidiah Smith Wilderness, ID/WY (2007)Sunday’s New York Times has a captivating article on “America’s Outback: Southern Utah,” which prominently features the expansive 1.9 million acre Grand...
