January and February Winter Programs hosted by Timpanogos Cave

Photo courtesy Utah Avalanche Forecast Center

The National Park Service and the Uinta National Forest invite you to join us for a free winter ranger program series. These free programs will be presented by National Park Service rangers and/or guest speakers. The programs start at 10:30 a.m. at the Highland City Hall multipurpose room next to the library. For further information call 801-756-5239 or visit www.nps.gov/tica .

JANUARY

Location: Highland City Hall Multipurpose Room

Time: 10:30 a.m.-noon

Date: Saturday, January 23, 2010

Program: Avalanche Awareness

Whether you appreciate the power of nature exhibited by avalanches, want to know how they happen and what you can do to stay safe, or just pursue winter sports this program is for you. Learn about avalanche forecasting, safety and mechanics. Try out your new skills during an avalanche beacon exercise. The hour and a half program will be presented by guest speaker Bruce Tremper, Director of the Utah Avalanche Center. The program starts at 10:30 a.m. at the Highland City Hall multipurpose room next to the library . For further information call 801-756-5239 or visit www.nps.gov/tica .

FEBRUARY (Kids in Nature)

Location: Highland City Hall Multipurpose Room

Time: 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Date: Saturday, February 20, 2010

Program: Senses of the Season (Winter)

Let's bring the outdoors inside with a special sensory program geared toward children ages eight and under. Discover the sights, sounds, smells, tastes and textures of the winter season. All ages are welcome to attend and challenge all of their senses. The hour long program will be presented by rangers Roberta Jacobsmeyer and Karissa DeCarlo. The program starts at 10:30 a.m. at the Highland City Hall multipurpose room next to the library . For further information call 801-756-5239 or visit www.nps.gov/tica .