North Rim Ranger Programs

 

North Rim Ranger Programs 2019 Season

North Rim ranger programs are given May 15, through October 15, of each year.

• North Rim Heritage Week takes place August 5 through 9, 2019.
• All outdoor programs are subject to cancellation due to inclement weather or when lightning danger is present...
• Note: Children must be accompanied by an adult on all programs. All programs are free of charge.

 

Transept Canyon (L) and Bright Angel Point (R)

10:30 am – 11:15 am Daily
(Grand Canyon Lodge Veranda)
Grand Canyon Geology
Learn how Grand Canyon formed during this introductory talk. Perfect for Junior Rangers. Accessible.

 

California Condor

4:30 pm – 5:15 pm Daily
(North Rim Campground Amphitheater)
Condor Talk
What has a 9-foot (2.7 m) wingspan and a face only a mother could love? The California condor. Come discover their life and death story and the science that saved this incredible bird. Family-friendly program. Wheelchair accessible.

 

Grand Canyon Lodge Auditorium

8:00 pm – 9:00 pm Daily
(Grand Canyon Lodge Auditorium)
Evening Program
A variety of programs explore the scenic, scientific, and cultural aspects of this special landscape. Nightly topics posted in the lodge, visitor center, and campground. Bring your questions and arrive 15 minutes early for an "Ask a park ranger" discussion.

 

North Rim Evening Ranger Program Schedule: July 13 - July 20, 2019

Saturday, July 13
Canyon Constellations
Explore the beauty, mythology, and the science of the night sky.
Begins inside, dress for cold weather
Meet at Grand Canyon Lodge Auditorium - 8 pm

Sunday, July 14
No Where But Here
Explore the world of Grand Canyon's endemic species.
Meet at Grand Canyon Lodge Auditorium - 8 pm

Monday, July 15
Where the Wild Sheep Are
Learn about bighorn sheep and the vital role Grand Cannyon has played for the species.
Meet at Grand Canyon Lodge Auditorium - 8 pm

Tuesday, July 16
Canyon Constellations
Explore the beauty, mythology, and the science of the night sky.
Begins inside, dress for cold weather
Meet at Grand Canyon Lodge Auditorium - 8 pm

Wednesday, July 17
Centennial Speaker Series
Photographer Amy Martin shares the majesty of Grand Canyon through her lense.
Meet at Grand Canyon Lodge Auditorium - 8 pm

Thursday, July 18
Epic Fail
Mistakes, missteps, and miscalculations on the grandest stage.
Meet at Grand Canyon Lodge Auditorium - 8 pm

Friday, July 19
Conscious Movement, Connection, and the Canyon
Attendees will be invited to participate in a guided practice of movement, rhythm, and sound.
Wear comfortable clothing
Meet at Grand Canyon Lodge Auditorium - 8 pm

Saturday, July 20
Stories of Resilience
When the going gets tough, what communities, species, and individuals to do?
Meet at Grand Canyon Lodge Auditorium - 8 pm

 

Learn More About the North Rim of Grand Canyon

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Eileen Yatsattie, Zuni Potter - Photo/Nancy K. Varga

North Rim Heritage Week

Heritage Week will take place August 5 through 9, 2019. The event celebrates the rich cultural diversity of the Colorado Plateau, the Arizona Strip and Grand Canyon.

Native American Heritage Week began in 1993 as “Paiute Days” which celebrated the Paiute as the last Native American group to occupy the North Rim of what would become Grand Canyon National Park. In 1997, the event was expanded to include all Native American groups with cultural ties to the Grand Canyon. Today, eleven tribes maintain strong cultural connections to the canyon.

Throughout Native American Heritage Week, special programs will be offered by tribal members and non-tribal members on a variety of subjects, ranging from ethno-botany to Native American music and dance. Programmed activities will take place in various locations throughout the North Rim developed area.

Note: Regularly scheduled ranger programs will not be presented during this special event.