Congratulations to Kristen Comella
25 years of service
Friends of Snow Canyon honored Park Manager Kristen Comella’s 25 years of pure passion for making Snow Canyon State Park the best in the State.
Friend’s President, George Otott and members presented Kristen with locally created three dimensional art by artist, Rachael Magnan. Her unique work uses locally sourced used climbing rope to create the colorful pieces that represent the beauty of our area.
Chuckwalla Pavilion Dedication
On Friday, May 10th the Chuckwalla Pavilion was dedicated. Members of the community, Friends of Snow Canyon members and donors were present on a beautul morning to see the unveiling of the donor board. The project was made possible with donations from Vera Bensch Rowley, Black Desert Resort, the Ironman Foundation, the Erica Lockhart trust fund and Friends of Snow Canyon State Park. Funds and staff from the State helped make the project complete. Hikers and visitors can enjoy some shade before or after a hike or stop just to enjoy the great views which were showcased in the early morning light.
Friends of Snow Canyon volunteers help with the Docent Program at Snow Canyon State Park
Friends members help expand the docent program
Friends of Snow Canyon members work with park staff and the docent program. The mission of this docent program is to inspire deeper learning and engagement from members of the public and visitors who may not otherwise encounter educational or interpretive material in the park. This is mainly done through pop-up programs, where docents set up tables with activities and information about the park. These contacts spur conversations about conservation. So far, during the spring, this program has had 200+ conversations that wouldn’t have happened without these volunteers. Docents can also be found assisting at regular programs and helping with field trips.
Friends of Snow Canyon Receives Spirit of Service Award!
SALT LAKE CITY (July 27, 2023) – Gov. Spencer Cox honored individuals and organizations who rendered exemplary service to others throughout the state. Four individuals and four organizations received the second annual Governor’s Spirit of Service Award in a ceremony in the Gold Room at the Utah State Capitol. The winners of this year’s awards were selected from hundreds of nominations submitted to the Governor’s Office earlier this year.
“The Spirit of Service winners are amazing examples of why Utah leads the nation in volunteerism and service,” Gov. Cox said. “I am honored to pay them tribute and recognize the good they are doing in our great state.”
THANK YOU to all Friends of Snow Canyon Members, Donors, and the Park staff for their support and efforts in making Snow Canyon State Park such a great place.
