Moab Museum aims to “open a conversation” about pottery sherds with archeology station

It’s not unusual for ancient pottery sherds to make their way to a museum. Maybe they were found in a storage box, or were passed down by a family member, or even recently plucked illegally from public lands. The Moab Museum hopes that by hosting a weekly gathering around such sherds, they can help spread the word about the importance of leaving artifacts in place on our shared landscapes. Plus: on Tuesday the Arizona Supreme Court upheld an 1864 ban on nearly all abortions. And: animal rights groups across the country are calling for felony level penalties for a Wyomingite who recently captured and allegedly abused a wolf.

// Photo: Pottery sherds from the Four Corners region. A pop-up archeology station at the Moab Museum aims to help educate folks on visit with respect principles. Courtesy Moab Museum