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Canyon Conversations: Fire, Water, and a Changing Canyon

Grand Canyon is a dynamic landscape, shaped by water, fire, climate, and complex ecological processes. As the canyon changes, understanding these forces—and sharing that knowledge with the public—is more important than ever.

  • October 29, 2026
  • 5:00PM–6:00PM MST
  • Zoom Webinar
  • Register
A male bison walks in a meadow near the North Rim Entrance Station within Grand Canyon National Park.

Join Grand Canyon Conservancy on October 29, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. MST* to learn how the park service works hand in hand with GCC educators to help visitors understand the unique challenges and opportunities facing Grand Canyon. 

Moderated by Clover Morell, Senior Residency Program Manager at Grand Canyon Conservancy, the conversation brings together Rob Billerbeck, Chief of Science and Resource Management at Grand Canyon National Park; Sidney Rainey and Keaton Vanderploeg, GCC 2026 Environmental Educators in Residence. Together, we'll explore what is changing in Grand Canyon, how scientists and resource managers are responding, and how education can help build a more informed and resilient community of Grand Canyon stewards. 

*Arizona doesn't participate in daylight savings time. Please confirm the start time within your regional time zone ahead of the event (8:00 p.m. EDT, 7:00 p.m. CDT, 6:00 p.m. MDT, 5:00p.m. PDT).

Little Colorado River

Little Colorado River at Grand Canyon National Park.

Grand Canyon Nat. Park: Desert Bighorn Sheep 3726
Among the largest hoofed mammals in the park, the desert bighorn sheep, Ovis canadensis, are relatively scarce along the rim, preferring the rocky slopes and side canyons of the inner canyon. These animals roam the entire depth of the canyon from the rims to the Colorado River, .

Desert Bighorn Sheep NPS photo by Michael Quinn

A mixture of wildflowers in an open meadow on the North Rim. Annual blooms return to the North Rim post Dragon Bravo Fire.

Annual blooms return to the North Rim post Dragon Bravo Fire. NPS Photo/M. Jenkins