February 19th, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Guided Hike & Facility Tour
Capitol Reef Field Station
Located at the end of the Scenic Drive within Capitol Reef National Park, Utah Valley
University’s off-grid field station overlooks the lush corridor of Pleasant Creek.
This event offers a chance to learn more about the field station, enjoy a guided hike,
and build community in a remarkable and lesser-visited area of the park. The guided
hike will begin at the field station and cover approximately 1.5 miles, with frequent
stops for discussion, observation, and exploration. This is a wonderful opportunity
to experience a quieter corner of Capitol Reef while deepening your connection to
place and to one another. Participants are asked to practice Leave No Trace principles
and help leave this landscape better than they found it. Open to all ages. Please
bring sturdy shoes, a reusable water bottle, and come prepared to be outside.
Advance registration is encouraged. Max Capacity: 25
Register here!
All ages welcome.
March 6th, 10:00 am- 1:00 pm
Art Workshop & Facility Tour
Capitol Reef Field Station
Advance registration is encouraged. Max Capacity: 25
Register here!
All ages welcome.
May 7-9, 2026
Level 1 Leave No Trace Training
Capitol Reef Field Station
Participants in the Leave No Trace Level 1 Instructor Course develop the skills, ethics,
and teaching techniques needed to model and share low-impact outdoor practices. The
course blends classroom instruction with hands-on learning experiences in Capitol
Reef National Park. Throughout the program, each participant will practice teaching
one of the seven Leave No Trace principles in a small-group setting. Upon completion,
participants earn certification as a Level 1 Leave No Trace Instructor, qualifying
them to lead Leave No Trace Skills Courses and Workshops and to co-instruct Level
1 Instructor Courses within their communities. The course fee is $130 and includes
food, transportation from UVU, lodging at the Capitol Reef Field Station, and all
training fees. Certification is valid for two years.
Registration required. Max Capacity: 21
Register here!
Ages 16+
In conjunction with Capitol Reef National Park, UVU sponsors summer internships for its students at Capitol Reef National Park and at Capitol Reef Field Station.
| Semester | Class Name | Instructor |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | BOT 4050/4055 Plant Ecology | Michael Stevens |
| Fall 2025 | DENT 3015 Dental Hygiene Clinic | Jodie Lopez |
| Fall 2025 | ENVT 3770 Natural Resources Management | Tara Bishop |
| Fall 2025 | GEO 202R Geology Science Excursion | Doug Czajka |
| Fall 2025 | HONR 100R Honors Colloquium | Kate McPherson |
| Fall 2025 | MATH 1035 Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning | Keith White |
| Fall 2025 | SPAN 3030 Conversation and Composition | Jason Wilbur |
