Southern Utah Science Cafe and Podcast

Wildfire Science - Part 2 of 2

SCIENTISTS:
Greg Melton, PhD (Dixie State University), Mike Schijf (Washington County Habitat Conservation Plan), and Jason Whipple (Washington County Emergency Services)
INFO:
This podcast was created from the recording of a live event to discuss fire, including the impacts of wildfires on the land and its inhabitants. The event was held February 8, 2022, at the Zion Brewery Station 2 in St. George, UT.
 

Wildfire Science - Part 1 of 2

SCIENTISTS:
Greg Melton, PhD (Dixie State University), Mike Schijf (Washington County Habitat Conservation Plan), and Jason Whipple (Washington County Emergency Services)
INFO:
This podcast was created from the recording of a live event to discuss fire, including the impacts of wildfires on the land and its inhabitants. The event was held February 8, 2022, at the Zion Brewery Station 2 in St. George, UT.
 

RED CLIFFS DESERT RESERVE - PART 1

SCIENTIST:
Jerry Harris, PhD
Professor - DSU Department of Earth, Energy, and Environmental Sciences 
 
Lura Snow
Outreach Coordinator - Washington County Habitat Conservation Plan
 
INFO:
A discussion about the geological aspects of the Red Cliffs Desert Reserve in southwestern Utah, and the critical habitat for our desert tortoise! 
 

ALL ABOUT THE BEES - UTAH’S FAVORITE INSECT

SCIENTIST:
Joan Meiners, PhD
Ecologist and Environmental Data Journalist
 
INFO:
Bees are seen everywhere, pollinating flowers and decorating state flags. Explore the fascinating science of bees that make them even more attractive.