SLCC Earth and Environmental Sciences Department

10/05/2026

Great meteorological description of the factors that led to the devastating floods in North Carolina in 2024.

10/01/2026

Like hiking, caves, and teaching? Apply now for park ranger positions!

We're on the lookout to hire a few more good rangers! Maybe that's you? 🔍

Timpanogos Cave National Monument is hiring Park Ranger (Interpretation) positions for the 2027 Summer Season. Rangers in these positions:
give cave tours for excited visitors;
hike the trail (upwards of 25 miles each week!);
answer questions at the visitor center; and
give informal programs throughout the day.

Be ready to work with a fantastic team interacting with the public in a physically engaging outdoor work environment!

Apply through USAJobs.gov - positions will open this Monday, October 5th and will close once the applicant cap is reached.

📸: NPS Graphic/S. Gardiner

09/26/2026

We would like to invite you to join us for the SLCC Speaker Series on Tuesday September 29 at noon in the Gail Miller Business School Auditorium.
This talk will explore the making of the documentary film, The Lake, about the decline of Great Salt Lake.

Lunch will be served at 11:30am with the talk beginning at noon. We would love to see you there.

09/17/2026

09/09/2026

2020 was a wild year in N Utah… global pandemic, earthquake, and a devastating wind storm!

09/06/2026

Do you know the difference between a watch and a warning?
Learn with pizza!

09/01/2026

Great opportunity if you’re interested in working on public lands!

Have you thought about working in federal land management? Like a long trail, the process to getting there can be less than intuitive. In typical ranger style, we would love to help you find your way!

Join us Tuesday, September 8th from 6:30pm-7:30pm at the Riverton Public Library to learn more about how to get your resume to best reflect your experience and into the hands of hiring managers. Come learn how to understand a federal job announcement, what documents are required and the general timeline from submitting your application to your first day on the job. We'll also answer questions about what working for different land management agencies is like. There is no cost to attend and registration is not required.

What would you look like wearing a ranger uniform?

📸: NPS Graphic

08/17/2026

Utah is looking good!

Featuring exaggerated shaded relief and natural landscape colors, this map of Utah brings to life the diverse beauty spread across Utah's 84,900 square miles. 😍 https://bit.ly/4z2Yim8

Fun fact: 34,375 of those square miles are managed for multiple uses by the Bureau of Land Management.

08/12/2026

Meteorology and geology combine in the creation of fulgurites!

A single lightning strike can reach temperatures nearly five times hotter than the surface of the sun.

When lightning strikes the gypsum dunes at White Sands National Park in New Mexico, the intense heat can fuse the sand into formations called fulgurites, sometimes known as "fossilized lightning."

It's one of nature's most incredible works of art, created in the blink of an eye.

Photo by NPS

08/12/2026

Internships and part time positions available!

Looking for a career that connects people, plants, and conservation?
 
Conservation Garden Park is looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help educate and inspire our community through horticulture, waterwise landscaping, and environmental stewardship.
 
These positions are employed through Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District (Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District), an organization dedicated to providing safe, reliable drinking water while promoting efficient water use throughout our community.
 
We’re currently hiring for:
🌿 Horticulturist & Lead Curator
🌿 Guest Services Assistant
🌿 Assistant Curator of Plants and Education
🌿 Assistant Horticulturist Intern
 
Explore our current opportunities, learn more about each position, and apply today at jvwcd.applicantpro.com/jobs