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Arizona State University and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Price Field Office announce a
volunteer archaeology opportunity
for Utah high school students, teachers, and community members The BLM Price Field Office is partnering with Arizona State University’s School of Community Resources and Development, Montgomery Archaeological Consultants, Colorado Plateau Archaeological Alliance, and Utah State University Eastern Prehistoric Museum to offer a unique, hands-‐on experience participating in a scientific excavation in archaeologically renowned Nine Mile Canyon, Carbon County, Utah. Our team seeks motivated youth and adult volunteers to participate in one or more 3-‐day weekend events in the fall of 2017. See dates below (subject to change). Who: Utah high school students (ages 14+), youth volunteer groups and clubs, teachers and mentors, and other interested community members
What: Getting your hands dirty for the sake of real scientific discovery! Come prepared to dig, sort, clean, and catalog. We will be camping near the excavation site two nights each weekend (Friday and Saturday)
Where: The “Fremont Village” site in remote Nine Mile Canyon; accessible by car and a short hike
When: Six 3-‐day weekends, Fri. -‐ Sun.: Sep. 8-‐10, Sep. 15-‐17, Sep. 22-‐24, Sep. 29-‐Oct. 1, Oct. 6-‐8.
Oct. 13-‐15 (dates subject to change)
Why: Nine Mile Canyon is a phenomenal place to learn about Utah native history. While it’s “right in our own backyard,” many people don’t even know it’s here! It’s not often that students and the public have opportunities to experience field archaeology in action. By creating a public archaeology program, we can introduce more people to the processes of scientific and anthropological discovery, and share this remarkable place with Utahns from many generations and backgrounds. Project Goals: • Introduce more people to native history, public lands, and outdoor experiences • Encourage Utahns and tourists to visit and enjoy Nine Mile Canyon and surrounding areas • Involve the community to generate stewardship ethics and community pride • Analyze and interpret archaeological data for public benefit and scientific advancement • Expose archaeological method and other STEM education components to high school students • Learn more about the past peoples of Utah’s diverse landscapes • Create a unique, hands-‐on experience for volunteers
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FAQs (please note that details are subject to change) Is there a cost to participate? We ask that each participant contributes $25 per weekend to help cover food costs, as meals will be served communally. Funds may be available for those who feel that this cost is a barrier to their participation. Please contact us to inquire, or if you may be able to sponsor additional volunteers. What will the schedule be like? Volunteers should expect to work 2 half days and 1 full day from roughly 9 am to 4 pm with an hour-‐long lunch break. After having dinner together as a group, there will be opportunities for campfire conversation and entertainment. Volunteers are encouraged to bring musical instruments, favorite books, etc. How many people can participate? We will have a maximum of 10 volunteers per weekend (8 students max. plus at least 2 adult chaperone volunteers). Groups can be combined, so individuals and smaller groups are still encouraged to apply. How much volunteer time do we need to commit to? Since proper training takes time, we ask that each group commit to at least one full weekend (3 days; Friday through Sunday). If you have a high level of interest but cannot meet this requirement, please contact us to see if an alternative arrangement might be possible. What will the camping be like? This will be primitive-‐style camping in a meadow setting, with no access to electricity, restrooms or showers, but we will have portable toilets available. Food will be cooked and served outdoors, with only limited shelter available. You are encouraged to bring your own camping gear (tent, sleeping bag, pad, etc.) if you have it; if not, arrangements can be made to rent or borrow equipment. Participants should bring many layers of comfortable clothing to be able to work and sleep in a variety of weather conditions. Will I get any credit, payment, or rewards for participating? This is an unpaid, volunteer-‐only opportunity. Your time may qualify for volunteer or classroom credit, but this depends upon your school, program, or employer. We will not be issuing special certificates but can verify volunteer time if needed. Can participants with physical disabilities be accommodated? We will try to accommodate all interested parties the best we can. However, the excavation site is in a rugged and remote location that requires hiking and is not wheelchair accessible. Participants should expect to be physically active for several hours at a time and will be exposed to outdoor conditions for the duration of the program. I’m not really an “archaeology person”, but I like history, geography, and geology… We think you’ll find that this experience blends many areas of interest, and we encourage teachers and students with a variety of backgrounds to apply. You may finish the program with a new passion for archaeology, as well as a lot of interesting new information to share with others.
To apply to participate and for more information: www.ninemilevolunteer.weebly.com Please direct all questions to [email protected].
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