2007 Wildflower Festival June 30 to July 22, 2007

In early July, high-country wildflowers burst into full bloom. In celebration of this display, Cedar Breaks National Monument will host its second annual Wildflower Festival from June 30th to July 22nd.”During this spectacular display, visitors to the Monument will be able to see paintbrush and primrose, lupine and larkspur, and a spectrum of other flowers in meadows, woods, and marshes” said park superintendent Paul Roelandt “We have put together a series of special events and will have park rangers, volunteers, and other resources available for visitors to learn about and photograph the incredibly beautiful variety of wildflowers to be discovered at Cedar Breaks”

Wildflower specialists and volunteers will be available every day during the festival to provide information beginning at 10am. Festival highlights include guided walks, interpretive fieldtrips, photography workshops, Junior Ranger scavenger hunts, and Zion Canyon Field Institute Classes. Guided hikes, which will meet at the Visitor Center, will be offered twice a day during all 23 days of the festival. The hikes will take place at 10am and 1pm. Kids activities include a Junior Ranger ‘Wildflower Scavenger Hunt’ which will be held at 3pm every Friday during the Festival. On the 12th and the 19th of July the park will offer special photography workshops. These workshops entitled: “Wildflower Photography for Beginners” are open to amateur photographers of all ages and ability levels. Throughout the Festival, the visitor center will be hosting an ongoing electronic display of wildflower images as well as discounts on wildflower related books and items.

Those interested in identifying plant species and learning more about plant communities can join park volunteer and retired professor Doug Reynolds for a special fieldtrip through the park entitled: “Plant Communities of Cedar Breaks”. These fieldtrips, which will meet at the Visitor Center, will be held at 11am on July 1st, 15th, and 21st. Lastly, the park will host several Zion Canyon Field Institute (ZCFI) classes to round out the schedule. The classes include: “Life Zones II, Zion to Cedar Breaks” on Saturday the 7th, “Wildflowers Photography: Cedar Breaks” on the 11th, and “Wildflower Journaling at Cedar Breaks” on the 14th. Please contact ZCFI at 435-772-3264 for more information and to pre- register.

Cedar Breaks National Monument is located 23 miles east of Cedar City, along Highway 148 between Highway 14 and Brian Head. The park entrance fee is $4.00 per person ages 16 and older. Those traveling to the Festival should come prepared for cool weather at 10,000 feet: Daytime temperatures could be in the 60s and summer thunderstorms frequently rise over the mountain

Wildflower Festival Schedule of Events:

Guided Wildflower Hikes Everyday 10:00am and 1:00pm (1 to 3 hrs) Join park staff and wildflower specialists for a hike to experience some of the best examples of what's in bloom. Also join us for daily Geology talks at 10am, 12, 2 and 4pm, Porch talks at 11, 1, 3 and 5pm. and Evening Campground programs at 8:30pm

Self Guided Wildflower Walks
Enjoy what's in bloom at your own time and pace. Maps and information available at the visitor center and on line at www.nps.gov/cebr

Special Events
"Plant Communities of Cedar Breaks"
Sunday July 1, July 15 and July 21 at 11:00am
Hike with a botanist and learn in depth about all of our plant communities

Junior Ranger Scavenger Hunt
Friday July 6, July 13 and July 20 at 3pm:
Bring the kids for a fun and educational outing

Wildflower Photography for Beginners
Thursday July 12 and July 19 at 11:00 am
Learn how to take stunning wildflower photos from a professional photographer

Zion Canyon Field Institute (ZCFI) Sponsored Classes:
Saturday July 7: Life Zones II: Zion to Cedar Breaks Wednesday
July 11: "Wildflower Photography at Cedar Breaks"
Saturday July 14: "Wildflower Journaling at Cedar Breaks"
Note: class sizes limited.Contact ZCFI at (435) 772-3264 to pre-register

Updated Festival events and activities, “what’s in bloom” self guided maps, reference lists and more are available for downloading at the Cedar Breaks National Monument website: www.nps.gov/cebr . Schedules and events are also available at the Visitor Center and at the Monument’s administrative office in Cedar City which is located at 2390 W. HWY 56 Suite #11. Call 435-586-0787 or 435-586-9451 for more information.

Wildlfower Photography Workshop July 11, 2007- Learn from both a botanist and a professional photographer

Other Cedar Breaks events: Eagle Release