activities · 51
what they do
direct service · 37
- Annual Exhibition Artisan Craft Sales and ExhibitionsHosts an annual exhibition at Beasley Gallery to share artwork from the Artist in Residence program with the Northern Arizona community.
- Astronomy Programs Public Observatory & Planetarium ProgramsHosts in-person astronomy programs, including an annual Star Party in June, to educate visitors about dark sky protection and its importance to wildlife and cultural connections.
- Astronomy Programs and Dark Sky Protection Public Observatory & Planetarium ProgramsHosts in-person astronomy programs, including an annual Star Party in June, to educate visitors about dark sky protection and its importance to wildlife and cultural connections.
- Conservation K9 ProgramOperates a pilot Conservation K9 Program using a trained detection dog named Blue to locate hard-to-track wildlife indicators for research and conservation.
- Cultural and Historic PreservationInvests in cultural and historic preservation efforts to enhance visitor understanding of Grand Canyon's history and the cultural significance of the 11 tribes traditionally associated with the park.
- Dark Sky Protection and Astronomy Programs Public Observatory & Planetarium ProgramsHosts in-person astronomy programs, including an annual Star Party, to educate visitors about dark sky protection and its importance to wildlife and cultural connections.
- Educational Field Trips Guided Environmental Field TripsOrganizes and leads educational field trips through the Grand Canyon Conservancy Field Institute.
- Educational Programs and Tours Guided Environmental Field TripsOffers immersive and educational adventures, including guided tours, virtual hikes, and educational field trips through the Grand Canyon Conservancy Field Institute, engaging thousands of participants since 1993.
- Educational Tours and Classes Guided Environmental Field TripsConducts hundreds of educational tours and classes at Grand Canyon since 1993, engaging thousands of participants, and offers immersive and educational adventures officially designed in partnership with Grand Canyon National Park. This includes organizing and leading educational field trips through the Grand Canyon Conservancy Field Institute.
- Educational Tours and Classes Guided Environmental Field TripsHas conducted hundreds of educational tours and classes at Grand Canyon since 1993, engaging thousands of participants.
- Educational Tours and Field Trips Guided Environmental Field TripsConducts hundreds of educational tours and classes at Grand Canyon since 1993, engaging thousands of participants, and organizes and leads educational field trips through the Grand Canyon Conservancy Field Institute.
- Fisheries Restoration Efforts Sustainable Fisheries Management & RestorationConducts fisheries restoration efforts including monitoring native fish populations, improving habitat conditions, and supporting biodiversity across river systems.
- Fisheries Restoration and Monitoring Sustainable Fisheries Management & RestorationConducts fisheries restoration efforts including monitoring native fish populations, improving habitat conditions, and supporting biodiversity across river systems.
- Grand Canyon National Park Trail Maintenance Volunteer-Based Trail Building & MaintenanceMaintains trails in Grand Canyon National Park to ensure they are safe and world-class for visitors.
- Guided Tours Outdoor Recreation Access & ActivitiesProvides guided tours to enhance visitor experience at Grand Canyon National Park.
- Habitat Restoration Projects Wildlife Monitoring & Community ScienceFunds habitat restoration projects including surveying and restoring habitats and removing non-native vegetation to support ecosystem health in Grand Canyon National Park.
- Immersive Educational Adventures Outdoor Recreation Access & ActivitiesOffers immersive and educational adventures at Grand Canyon, officially designed in partnership with Grand Canyon National Park.
- Junior Ranger ProgramSupports the Junior Ranger Program to encourage youth stewardship of Grand Canyon.
- Park Store SupportUses proceeds from park store sales to support protection and enhancement of Grand Canyon National Park.
- Preservation FundingFunds trail and historic building preservation, public educational programs, and wildlife and habitat protection in Grand Canyon National Park.
- Resource Management Planning Wildlife Monitoring & Community ScienceUses data and mapping tools to inform planning and improve resource management across Grand Canyon National Park.
- Soundscape Monitoring Wildlife Monitoring & Community ScienceSupports soundscape monitoring to understand biodiversity and species distribution across Grand Canyon National Park.
- Soundscape Monitoring for Biodiversity Wildlife Monitoring & Community ScienceSupports soundscape monitoring to understand biodiversity and species distribution across Grand Canyon National Park.
- Student Residency Opportunity Community Collaborative Art ProjectsProvides an annual residency opportunity for one Northern Arizona University student or recent alum to engage in a place-based artistic experience at Grand Canyon National Park.
- Student-Led Parade Guided Environmental Field TripsOrganized a student-led parade featuring wearable pollinator masks created by 3rd- and 4th-grade students during art and science workshops.
- Trail Maintenance Volunteer-Based Trail Building & MaintenanceMaintains trails in Grand Canyon National Park to ensure they are safe and world-class.
- Trip Planner Resource Outdoor Recreation Access & ActivitiesProvides a free trip planner to assist visitors in planning their Grand Canyon visit.
- Virtual Engagement Outdoor Recreation Access & ActivitiesOffers virtual hikes and live webcams for remote engagement with Grand Canyon National Park.
- Visitor Experience Enhancement Visitor Experience EnhancementFunds projects and programs to enhance visitor experience through education, safety, and accessibility initiatives.
- Visitor Experience EnhancementFunds projects and programs to enhance visitor experience through education, safety, and accessibility initiatives, including providing guided tours and a free trip planner.
- Visitor Experience and Accessibility Enhancement Visitor Experience EnhancementFunds projects and programs to enhance visitor experience through education, safety, and accessibility initiatives, including maintaining safe trails and providing a free trip planner.
- Wildlife Habitat Protection Wildlife Monitoring & Community ScienceFunds programs and projects to maintain safe and healthy wildlife habitats for thousands of species, including endangered and threatened species, in Grand Canyon National Park.
- Wildlife and Habitat ConservationFunds programs and projects to maintain safe and healthy wildlife habitats, including for endangered and threatened species, conducts fisheries restoration, supports soundscape monitoring, and operates a pilot Conservation K9 Program for wildlife detection.
- Wildlife and Habitat Protection in Grand Canyon National Park Wildlife Monitoring & Community ScienceFunds programs and projects to maintain safe and healthy wildlife habitats for thousands of species, including endangered and threatened species, in Grand Canyon National Park. This includes habitat restoration, surveying, and removing non-native vegetation.
- Youth Stewardship Programs Guided Environmental Field TripsSupports the Junior Ranger Program to encourage youth stewardship of Grand Canyon and organizes student-led parades featuring pollinator masks created by 3rd- and 4th-grade students during art and science workshops.
- Youth Stewardship Programs Guided Environmental Field TripsSupports the Junior Ranger Program to encourage youth stewardship of Grand Canyon and organizes student-led parades featuring wearable pollinator masks created during art and science workshops for 3rd and 4th graders.
- Youth Stewardship and Education Guided Environmental Field TripsSupports the Junior Ranger Program to encourage youth stewardship of Grand Canyon and organizes student-led activities like parades featuring pollinator masks created during art and science workshops.
research · 4
- Scientific Research Support Wildlife Monitoring & Community ScienceSupports scientific research that informs decision-making on critical resources including water, wildlife, land use, and archeology in Grand Canyon National Park.
- Scientific Research and Data Management Wildlife Monitoring & Community ScienceSupports scientific research that informs decision-making on critical resources, including water, wildlife, land use, and archeology, and uses data and mapping tools to improve resource management across Grand Canyon National Park.
- Scientific Research and Data Management Wildlife Monitoring & Community ScienceSupports scientific research that informs decision-making on critical resources including water, wildlife, land use, and archeology in Grand Canyon National Park. This includes funding interpretive talks, research, and scientific papers, and using data and mapping tools to inform planning and improve resource management.
- Scientific Research and Data Management Wildlife Monitoring & Community ScienceSupports scientific research that informs decision-making on critical resources including water, wildlife, land use, and archeology in Grand Canyon National Park. This includes using data and mapping tools to improve resource management and funding interpretive talks, research, and scientific papers.
capacity building · 10
- Artist and Astronomer Residency Program Community Collaborative Art ProjectsRuns a residency program for artists and astronomers to contribute to the cultural and aesthetic legacy of the Grand Canyon, connecting Northern Arizona University faculty and students with its Artist in Residence program, which receives over 350 applications annually. This includes an annual residency opportunity for one Northern Arizona University student or recent alum and an annual exhibition at Beasley Gallery to share artwork.
- Artist and Astronomer in Residence Program Community Collaborative Art ProjectsRuns a residency program for artists and astronomers to contribute to the cultural and aesthetic legacy of the Grand Canyon, connecting Northern Arizona University faculty and students, and hosting an annual exhibition of artwork.
- Artist in Residence Program Community Collaborative Art ProjectsConnects Northern Arizona University faculty and students with its Artist in Residence program, which receives over 350 applications annually from global applicants.
- Grand Canyon National Park Support and Funding Fundraising for Trail & Park MaintenanceProvides millions of dollars and volunteer service hours annually to support Grand Canyon National Park priorities, including funding trail and historic building preservation, public educational programs, and wildlife and habitat protection. Proceeds from park store sales also support the protection and enhancement of the park.
- Membership ProgramOffers membership program to engage public support for preservation of Grand Canyon National Park.
- Public Engagement and Membership Outdoor Safety Education & PreparednessOffers a membership program to engage public support for the preservation of Grand Canyon National Park and provides virtual hikes and live webcams for remote engagement.
- Public Engagement and Membership Visitor Experience EnhancementEngages public support for the preservation of Grand Canyon National Park through a membership program and uses proceeds from park store sales to support protection and enhancement efforts.
- Support for Grand Canyon National Park Operations Fundraising for Trail & Park MaintenanceProvides millions of dollars and volunteer service hours annually to support Grand Canyon National Park priorities, including funding for trail and historic building preservation, public educational programs, and wildlife and habitat protection.
- Support for Grand Canyon National Park Priorities Fundraising for Trail & Park MaintenanceProvides millions of dollars and volunteer service hours annually to support Grand Canyon National Park priorities, including funding trail and historic building preservation, public educational programs, and wildlife and habitat protection. Proceeds from park store sales also contribute to the protection and enhancement of Grand Canyon National Park.
- Support for Park Priorities Fundraising for Trail & Park MaintenanceProvides millions of dollars and volunteer service hours annually to support Grand Canyon National Park priorities.
strategies · 16
how they think
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- Artistic Development for Community Engagement and Storytelling place_based_artistic_developmentThe organization supports early-career artists connected to the Grand Canyon region by providing sustained time, space, and inspiration. This strategy aims to strengthen community engagement, deepen environmental stewardship, and ensure evolving storytelling about the Grand Canyon by bridging the transition from academic training to professional artistic practice.
- Collaborative and Culturally Sensitive Stewardship cultural_ecological_stewardshipThe organization protects the Grand Canyon through a collaborative model that integrates science, stewardship, and education, working in partnership with the National Park Service, Tribal communities, and researchers. This approach recognizes and honors the Grand Canyon as a living cultural landscape with enduring significance to Tribal communities, emphasizing both ecological and cultural stewardship.
- Collaborative and Culturally Sensitive Stewardship cultural_ecological_stewardshipThe organization protects the Grand Canyon through a collaborative model that integrates science, stewardship, and education. This approach emphasizes both ecological and cultural stewardship, recognizing the Grand Canyon as a living cultural landscape with enduring significance to Tribal communities, and partners with the National Park Service, Tribal communities, and researchers.
- Collaborative and Culturally Sensitive Stewardship cultural_ecological_stewardshipThe organization protects the Grand Canyon through a collaborative model that integrates science, stewardship, and education, working in partnership with the National Park Service, Tribal communities, and researchers. This approach emphasizes both ecological and cultural stewardship, recognizing the Grand Canyon as a living cultural landscape with enduring significance to Tribal communities.
- Enhancing Access and Engagement through Guided and Virtual Experiences guided_engagementThe organization provides both guided tours and virtual access options, such as virtual hikes and live webcams, to facilitate deeper engagement with the Grand Canyon environment for a wider audience, regardless of physical presence.
- Fostering Stewardship through Education and Engagement education_for_stewardshipThe organization believes that by educating and engaging visitors and the public, particularly through place-based and collaborative programs, they can cultivate a deep connection to the Grand Canyon, inspiring individuals to become active stewards and advocates for its protection. This includes integrating art and science to enhance environmental education and using creative events to promote awareness.
- Fostering Stewardship through Place-Based Education and Engagement place_based_stewardship_educationThe organization believes that by providing place-based educational experiences, including collaborative programs with the National Park Service and creative environmental education, they can foster emotional and spiritual connections to the Grand Canyon, thereby cultivating a community of park stewards inspired to protect it.
- Fostering Stewardship through Place-Based Education and Engagement place_based_stewardship_educationThe organization believes that by providing place-based educational experiences, including collaborative programs with the National Park Service and creative environmental education, they can foster emotional and spiritual connections to the Grand Canyon, thereby cultivating a community of engaged stewards committed to its protection.
- Holistic Cultural and Ecological Stewardship cultural_ecological_stewardshipThe organization views stewardship as encompassing both ecological and cultural dimensions, recognizing the Grand Canyon as a living cultural landscape with profound significance to Tribal communities. This approach emphasizes honoring and preserving the cultural heritage alongside the natural environment.
- Philanthropic Partnership and Diversified Funding for Conservation philanthropic_partnership_modelAs the official philanthropic partner of Grand Canyon National Park, the organization leverages donor support, retail sales, and membership models to create a sustainable funding stream. This diversified approach enables direct and lasting conservation impacts, supports educational programming, and engages advocates for the park.
- Philanthropic Partnership and Diversified Funding for Conservation philanthropic_partnership_modelAs the official philanthropic partner of Grand Canyon National Park, the organization leverages donor support, retail sales, and membership to create a sustainable funding stream. This diversified approach enables direct and lasting conservation impacts, enhances educational programming, and engages park advocates.
- Philanthropic Partnership and Sustainable Funding philanthropic_partnership_modelAs the official philanthropic partner of Grand Canyon National Park, the organization leverages donor support, retail sales, and membership models to create a sustainable funding stream. This financial support directly contributes to conservation efforts, educational programming, and overall park improvements, ensuring the long-term preservation of the Grand Canyon.
- Philanthropic Partnership and Sustainable Funding for Conservation philanthropic_partnership_modelAs the official philanthropic partner of Grand Canyon National Park, the organization leverages donor support, retail sales, and membership to create a sustainable funding stream. This financial model directly supports conservation efforts, enhances educational programming, and engages advocates to ensure the long-term protection and improvement of the park.
- Supporting Artists for Community Engagement and Storytelling transitional_artist_supportThe organization supports early-career and emerging artists by providing time, space, and inspiration at the Grand Canyon. This strategy aims to strengthen community engagement, deepen environmental stewardship, and ensure evolving storytelling about the Grand Canyon by bridging the transition from academic training to professional practice for these artists.
- Supporting Artists for Community Engagement and Storytelling transitional_artist_supportThe organization supports early-career and emerging artists by providing time, space, and inspiration at the Grand Canyon. This strategy aims to strengthen community engagement, deepen environmental stewardship, and ensure evolving storytelling about the Grand Canyon, bridging the transition from academic training to professional practice.
- Supporting Artists for Environmental Storytelling and Stewardship place-based artistic developmentThe organization supports early-career and emerging artists connected to the Grand Canyon region by providing time, space, and inspiration. This approach aims to strengthen community engagement, deepen environmental stewardship, and ensure evolving storytelling about the Grand Canyon, bridging the gap between academic training and professional practice.
named programs · 12
what they call their work
Artist in Residence Program
Hosts artists for place-based residencies to inspire public connection to Grand Canyon through creative expression
Artist in Residence program
Provides place-based residency experiences for artists at Grand Canyon National Park.
Colorado River Conservation
Manages water flow, sediment movement, and habitat needs to maintain ecological balance and sustainability of the Colorado River.
Colorado River Management and Resource Stewardship
Studies water flow, sediment movement, and habitat needs to guide sustainable management of the Colorado River within Grand Canyon
Conservation K9 Program
Uses trained detection dogs like Blue to locate hard-to-track wildlife indicators, supporting research and conservation through non-invasive monitoring
Dark Sky Protection and Astronomy Programs
Hosts in-person astronomy events like the annual Star Party to promote awareness of light pollution and protect natural night skies
Emerging Artist Residency
Partners with Northern Arizona University to provide early-career opportunities for student and recent graduate artists to engage with Grand Canyon through art
Field Institute programs
Educational programs designed to deepen understanding of Grand Canyon.
Fisheries Restoration
Monitors native fish populations, improves habitat conditions, and supports biodiversity in the Colorado River ecosystem
Junior Ranger Program
Engages youth in educational activities that foster stewardship and connection to Grand Canyon’s natural and cultural resources
Mapping a Better Future for Grand Canyon National Park
Uses data and GIS tools to inform resource planning, improve land management, and support sustainable decision-making
Wilderness Monitoring Program
Conducts soundscape monitoring to assess biodiversity and species distribution across remote areas of the park
relationships · 10
who they work with
- Grand Canyon National Park Government — Collaborates on public programming within the Grand Canyon landscape, including events along the Rim Walk.
- Grand Canyon National Park Government — Collaborates with Grand Canyon National Park to support protection and visitor experience.
- Grand Canyon National Park Government — Collaborates with Grand Canyon National Park to support visitor experiences and educational programming.
- Grand Canyon National Park Government — Official philanthropic partner, supporting conservation, education, and preservation efforts within the park.
- Grand Canyon National Park Partner — Collaborates with the Field Institute to design and develop educational programs.
- National Park Service Government — Provides interdisciplinary review of Field Institute programs through educators and resource managers.
- National Park Service Partner — Collaborates with Grand Canyon Conservancy on conservation, research, and education initiatives at Grand Canyon National Park.
- National Park Service Partner — Valued partner in supporting Grand Canyon National Park.
- Northern Arizona University School of Art + Design Partner — Collaborates on the Emerging Artist Residency program and hosts annual exhibitions of Artist in Residence work at Beasley Gallery.
- Tribal communities Partner — Works with Tribal communities on cultural preservation and stewardship projects at Grand Canyon.