Canyonlands Field Institute holds monthly free, accessible day hikes focused on connection
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Free community events offered by Canyonlands Field Institute
The next community event, a queer campout on Sept. 10-11, is meant to provide a space for Moab’s LGBTQIA+ community. CFI is partnering with Seekhaven to host the campout.
Middle school introduces new “adventure” after school group
Starting March 3, students at the Margaret L. Hopkin Middle School can go on outdoor adventures with their peers after school. The group meets on Thursdays, and each week they’ll bus to a…
Toddler Playtime returns for in-person meet-ups this winter
“The first three years of life are so important to a child,” said Audrey Graham, “but those years are so hard if a parent is depressed or lonely.” That’s why the City of…
Mental health and suicide prevention resources available: Suicide is a leading cause of death, but help is available
In the early hours of Monday, Sept. 13, Moab City Police Officers responded to a report of a suicidal individual at Rotary Park. Officers arrived on scene, but were unable to prevent the…
Suicide is NOT 100% Preventable
Recently the Moab Sun News featured a front-page article entitled “Noticing the signs of those in need.” The article focused on increasing awareness of mental health, substance abuse and suicide risk in the…
Learning how to help: Health department, hospital host suicide prevention workshop
Amanda McIntosh has worked at the Southeast Utah Health Department since 2018, where she has worked to raise awareness of mental health care and the high suicide risk in the area. She also…
A stronger network: USU student partners with Moab police department to study emergency response
Moab resident Katie Creighton studied natural resources and joined the Utah Department of Wildlife Resources because she was interested in natural science. She now supervises other employees in her role as the native…