tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3165699558752385546Tue, 13 Oct 2009 20:38:54 +0000The Public Lands Institute at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, specializes in education, research, and community engagement projects related to public land management and stewardship. Our projects focus on the Las Vegas area, Nevada, the Southwest, and the nation.http://publiclandsinstitute.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Public Lands Institute)Blogger81125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3165699558752385546.post-295005071385312495Tue, 13 Oct 2009 20:38:00 +00002009-10-13T13:38:54.987-07:00"Volunteers sought for desert cleanup at end of Maule Avenue," by Jan Hogan, Summerlin View.http://publiclandsinstitute.blogspot.com/2009/10/volunteers-sought-for-desert-cleanup-at.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Public Lands Institute)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3165699558752385546.post-357121718748690322Tue, 13 Oct 2009 20:37:00 +00002009-10-13T13:38:30.298-07:00"Desert turned into wasteland by illegal dumping." Action News 13.http://publiclandsinstitute.blogspot.com/2009/10/desert-turned-into-wasteland-by-illegal.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Public Lands Institute)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3165699558752385546.post-6946682968143066209Tue, 06 Oct 2009 17:27:00 +00002009-10-06T10:28:33.752-07:00All manner of construction waste is being dumped in the desert around Las Vegas. The Southern Nevada Health District together with Summerlin has organized a clean-up with Don't Trash Nevada. They talk about what's out there and how it's going to be cleaned up.Listen to the KNPR Interview (MP3)http://publiclandsinstitute.blogspot.com/2009/10/ivp-project-manager-discusses-desert.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Public Lands Institute)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3165699558752385546.post-3350910809117446376Thu, 01 Oct 2009 22:22:00 +00002009-10-01T15:23:05.928-07:002010 Our Places Tell Stories Conference to Feature Renowned Author Richard Louvhttp://publiclandsinstitute.blogspot.com/2009/10/2010-our-places-tell-stories-conference.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Public Lands Institute)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3165699558752385546.post-2831172192312242477Thu, 24 Sep 2009 17:30:00 +00002009-09-24T10:32:24.417-07:00The Flow of Ideas," by Tony Allen, UNLV Innovations Magazine, Fall 2009.http://publiclandsinstitute.blogspot.com/2009/09/flow-of-ideas.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Public Lands Institute)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3165699558752385546.post-4595492889219408060Thu, 24 Sep 2009 17:29:00 +00002009-09-24T10:32:08.683-07:00September 23, 2009 Hundreds of volunteers in Nevada will head to our public lands this Saturday, September 26 to celebrate National Public Lands Day. Senator Harry Reid has entered a statement into the Congressional Record regarding the importance of this day in Southern Nevada and across the state and nation. National Public Lands Day 2009 Statement http://publiclandsinstitute.blogspot.com/2009/09/senator-reid-recognizes-southern.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Public Lands Institute)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3165699558752385546.post-1502189742377886176Mon, 21 Sep 2009 17:28:00 +00002009-09-24T10:32:34.634-07:00"Day of service, celebration at Lake Mead Saturday."http://publiclandsinstitute.blogspot.com/2009/09/day-of-service-celebration-at-lake-mead.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Public Lands Institute)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3165699558752385546.post-73682897334435238Fri, 07 Aug 2009 18:07:00 +00002009-08-10T11:07:45.669-07:002009 Take Pride in America Awardhttp://publiclandsinstitute.blogspot.com/2009/08/2009-take-pride-in-america-award.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Public Lands Institute)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3165699558752385546.post-5324391432791518951Tue, 28 Jul 2009 18:05:00 +00002009-08-10T11:07:11.828-07:00 Trail Photo Contest - Sponsored by Henderson Parks and Recreation Department - - for National Trails Day Celebration   Do you have a winning shot?   Do you have the discerning eye (and luck!) to capture a special moments in time on a Henderson trail? Then grab your camera and start shooting, as the City of Henderson wants to see your best trail http://publiclandsinstitute.blogspot.com/2009/07/trail-photo-contest.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Public Lands Institute)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3165699558752385546.post-615013265134328660Fri, 24 Jul 2009 22:30:00 +00002009-07-24T15:30:53.466-07:00"Musseling in," by T.R. Witcher, Las Vegas Weekly.http://publiclandsinstitute.blogspot.com/2009/07/musseling-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Public Lands Institute)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3165699558752385546.post-5469691519851644845Thu, 16 Jul 2009 20:15:00 +00002009-07-22T12:28:17.307-07:00Middle school students serve as national example of good stewards of our public landsJuly 16, 2009 Dr. Wiliam H. “Bob” Bailey Middle School has been named the best school program in the nation. The recognition comes from Take Pride in America, a national partnership program aimed at increasing volunteer service on America’s public lands. Each year, Take Pride selects http://publiclandsinstitute.blogspot.com/2009/07/las-vegas-middle-school-recieves.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Public Lands Institute)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3165699558752385546.post-7022874367115191300Wed, 15 Jul 2009 19:24:00 +00002009-09-10T09:34:34.319-07:00The Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Peg Rees as the Interim Vice Provost for Educational Outreach, a position that she will hold while continuing to also serve as the Executive Director of the Public Lands Institute.  Dr. Rees will provide the interim leadership to move the Division of Educational Outreach forward until the http://publiclandsinstitute.blogspot.com/2009/07/peg-rees-appointed-interim-vice.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Public Lands Institute)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3165699558752385546.post-7082872296936775252Wed, 15 Jul 2009 19:23:00 +00002009-07-15T12:24:54.979-07:00Nevada educators and others have the opportunity to be certified as highly qualified July 10, 2009Educators, interpreters and others working at nature and heritage-rich attractions in Nevada now have the opportunity to receive the Nevada State Certification in Environmental Education and Interpretation. The Public Lands Institute at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas will begin its summer http://publiclandsinstitute.blogspot.com/2009/07/certification-program-offered-to-boost.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Public Lands Institute)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3165699558752385546.post-6929926385729342381Wed, 08 Jul 2009 22:45:00 +00002009-07-08T15:45:46.893-07:00"Summer students stay engaged," LVRJ.http://publiclandsinstitute.blogspot.com/2009/07/summer-students-stay-engaged.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Public Lands Institute)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3165699558752385546.post-7835428902140289607Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:40:00 +00002009-07-01T15:41:54.288-07:00"Familias hispanas aprenden de la Naturaleza" El Tiempo, LVRJ.http://publiclandsinstitute.blogspot.com/2009/07/familias-hispanas-aprenden-de-la.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Public Lands Institute)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3165699558752385546.post-1261072731400369953Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:39:00 +00002009-07-01T15:41:44.881-07:00"Hispanic Families Learn About Nature" El Tiempo, LVRJ.http://publiclandsinstitute.blogspot.com/2009/07/hispanic-families-learn-about-nature.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Public Lands Institute)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3165699558752385546.post-8341399435751549233Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:12:00 +00002009-07-01T15:41:32.217-07:00Trillions of Invasive Mussels in Lake Mead," Las Vegas Now.http://publiclandsinstitute.blogspot.com/2009/06/trillions-of-invasive-mussels-in-lake.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Public Lands Institute)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3165699558752385546.post-3616546958865501465Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:12:00 +00002009-06-26T09:12:38.874-07:00Quaggas in Lake Mead being fruitful, expert says," by Keith Rogers, Las Vegas Review-Journal.http://publiclandsinstitute.blogspot.com/2009/06/quaggas-in-lake-mead-being-fruitful.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Public Lands Institute)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3165699558752385546.post-2003472775659967839Tue, 16 Jun 2009 23:16:00 +00002009-06-16T16:17:20.085-07:00June 16, 2009LAS VEGAS – Take Pride in America in Southern Nevada congratulates Bob Bailey Middle School for being named the nation’s best school program. Take Pride in America recently announced its 2009 national award winners in 10 categories. Bailey Middle School was recognized for its Great Unconformity Bailey-Hickey Community Sponsorship program. U.S. Department of the Interior - Newshttp://publiclandsinstitute.blogspot.com/2009/06/congratulations-to-bob-bailey-middle.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Public Lands Institute)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3165699558752385546.post-6856273569127991286Fri, 12 Jun 2009 17:34:00 +00002009-06-12T10:36:00.851-07:00June 12, 2009PLI Research Associate Cayenne Engel and her desert research have captured the attention of Agnes Scott The Magazine, the alumnae magazine for Agnes Scott College in Decatur, Georgia. The Spring 2009 edition features a profile of Cayenne, who graduated in 2002 with a bachelor’s degree in environmental science. View the article here.http://publiclandsinstitute.blogspot.com/2009/06/pli-research-associate-profiled-in-alum.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Public Lands Institute)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3165699558752385546.post-4112753346138699984Mon, 01 Jun 2009 18:16:00 +00002009-06-01T11:17:22.681-07:00June 1, 2009 LAS VEGAS -- The Public Lands Institute (PLI) at UNLV is being recognized nationally for its work in public land management and stewardship. The Association of Partners for Public Lands (APPL) has awarded a Certificate of Achievement to PLI for its 5 years of exemplary service to the public lands community. APPL is a not-for-profit organization that works http://publiclandsinstitute.blogspot.com/2009/06/national-public-lands-organization.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Public Lands Institute)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3165699558752385546.post-2139185992234605959Wed, 27 May 2009 23:10:00 +00002009-05-27T16:11:21.747-07:00Young Researchers Lead the Way in Scienceshttp://publiclandsinstitute.blogspot.com/2009/05/young-researchers-lead-way-in-sciences.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Public Lands Institute)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3165699558752385546.post-8693384780655098442Tue, 26 May 2009 16:46:00 +00002009-05-26T09:53:40.375-07:00Students, teachers, and parents of William R. Lummis Elementary School recently learned more about Don’t Trash Nevada and Get Outdoors Nevada. The Public Lands Institute had a booth at the school’s third annual Science Night. The students decided to show their appreciation with creative and beautiful handcrafted thank you cards. http://publiclandsinstitute.blogspot.com/2009/05/lummis-elementary-expresses-its-thanks.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Public Lands Institute)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3165699558752385546.post-8430687332944100744Thu, 14 May 2009 23:23:00 +00002009-05-14T16:25:45.493-07:00The Public Lands Institute is working with the Clark County School District to provide instruction for its Project Adventure Curriculum in physical education classes. Students from select middle schools are learning about stewardship and new ways to enjoy being physically active on public lands. Secondary Physical Education Facilitator Hayden Ross has created a video pictorial of the rock http://publiclandsinstitute.blogspot.com/2009/05/pli-helps-middle-school-students-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Public Lands Institute)0