USU Museum of Anthropology: Natural Disasters and Human Impacts

 Natural disasters and how humans affect the environment are the topics of the next “Saturdays at the Museum” activity at Utah State University.
 
The museum invites everyone to learn how, as humans, we affect the environment. Tips for adjusting to natural disasters are also offered at the May 26 activities.
 
Throughout the day, the museum will host members of the U.S. Forest Service, as well as representatives from USU’s Outdoor Recreation Program, who will offer insights on the impact humans can have on the natural areas in Cache Valley. They will also provide information about minimizing impact on the surroundings.
Many people are unprepared for natural disasters, and do not know what steps to take to prepare for such events, program organizers said. During Saturday’s activities, visitors can learn about natural disasters that could occur in our area and how to respond and react when they occur.
 
Visitors will also learn what basic items should be included in a survival kit. A number of survival skills will be outlined.  
In addition to the Saturday activity series, community members and USU students alike can visit the museum during its operating hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., and Saturdays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
           
Funding for the Saturday events is provided by a grant from the United States Institute of Museum and Library Services. More information about the IMLS is available online (www.imls.gov).
           
The USU Museum of Anthropology is on the USU campus in the south turret of the historic Old Main building, Room 252. Admission is free. For Saturday activities, free parking is available in the adjacent lot, south of the building.
           
For more information about museum events, call museum staff at (435) 797-7545 or visit the museum website (anthromuseum.usu.edu).
           
The Museum of Anthropology is part of the Anthropology Program at USU in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences.