Grand Gathering

The annual Grand Gathering is a GCC Members-only event that provides updates on priority projects GCC supports at Grand Canyon National Park. This event is an opportunity to strengthen your connections with the canyon, National Park enthusiasts, and the people who work hard to keep the canyon grand.

This action-packed weekend is our way of thanking you for your support of Grand Canyon.

Here is a brief overview of what we have planned for the weekend:

Friday, May 3

4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Check-In and Dinner

5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Welcome from GCC

6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. "The Colorado River: Chasing Water," Pete McBride Keynote Speaker & Book Signing

Saturday, May 4

7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Breakfast and Opening Remarks

8:10 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Making Grand Canyon a Part of Your Legacy through Planned Giving

9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Climate Science, Resource Management and Wildlife, including presentations on dye tracing and mummified bats. 

10:50 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. How Climate Change is Affecting the Colorado Plateau with Jan Balsom  

12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Lunch  and Q&A with Grand Canyon Superintendent Ed Keable

2:00 p.m. – 3:10 p.m. Indigenous Affairs at Grand Canyon, including a celebration of the Cultural Demonstration Program, career paths for Indigenous employees, and a screening of the new film, “We Are Grand Canyon.”  

3:50 p.m.– 5:00 p.m. How Grand Canyon is Leading the Park Service in Indigenous Affairs with Dorothy FireCloud 

8:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Stargazing with Dark Skies Program Manager and Park Ranger Rader Lane