Junior Explorers

NHMU's  Explorer Corps is a field-trip scavenger-hunt adventure throughout the state to find and learn about a super-cool natural history treasure in each of Utah's 29 counties.

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Naturalist

Ever notice birds outside your window, spider webs in the corner of a room, or plants growing in cracks of the sidewalk? Are you curious about the wild plants and animals in your neighborhood? There are countless living things just right outside your door and can be vastly different just a short drive away. Let's get out there!

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Geologist

Utah is a land of diverse and amazing features from the alpine mountains to the red rock deserts. It’s been forming and changing for over a billion years. Utah lives up to its slogan- Life Elevated- with mountains in all 29 counties. There are so many places to explore!

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Archaeologist

Did you know that people have been living in Utah for over 10,000 years? They farmed, hunted and developed complex communities that spread across the region. We learn about this history through archeological sites and the local tribal nations. Dig into Utah’s history!

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