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Goat Head Bounty August 27th, 2025

Join us for a Puncturevine Removal event! The Jordan River Commission is offering a $2.50 per pound bounty for the removal of puncturevine, also known as “goathead.” This bounty is available to registered organizations with a W9 in the State of Utah. What to Expect: Volunteers will work along the Jordan River Trail pulling and bagging puncturevine plants. What to ...

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Pedal the Parkway Week 1

Join us for week 1 of our Pedal the Parkway series in partnership with the Utah Lake Authority, where we’ll be biking a section of the Jordan River Trail! This series offers a fantastic opportunity to explore the trail on two wheels, enjoying the beautiful surroundings and the camaraderie of fellow cyclists. Bring your bike, helmet, water, sunscreen, and enthusiasm ...

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Pedal the Parkway – Week 2

KID FRIENDLY! Join us for week 2 of our Pedal the Parkway series, we’ll bike a section of the Jordan River Trail! We will start at Spring View Farms to Galeena Preserve. Look for the Jordan River Commission tent. This Event will be in Parter with Bike Utah, who will be bringing bikes sized for kids in 4th-6th grade, and ...

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Jordan River Walk and Talk Series – Week 3

Join us for a guided Nature Walk and Talk at the Jordan River Migratory Bird Refuge in South Jordan, led by the Utah Reclamation Mitigation and Conservation Commission, the organization that owns and manages the refuge. Discover this hidden oasis in the city, explore a beaver dam, and spot a variety of bird species along the way. Location: 651 South ...

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Pedal the Parkway – Week 3

Willow Pond Park

Join us for week 3 of our Pedal the Parkway series with the Hogle Zoo where we’ll be biking a section of the Jordan River Trail! This series offers a fantastic opportunity to explore the trail on two wheels, enjoying the beautiful surroundings and the camaraderie of fellow cyclists. Bring your bike, helmet, water, sunscreen, and enthusiasm for a fun ...

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Jordan River Walk and Talk Series – Week 4

Join us for a guided Nature Walk and Talk at Cottonwood Park. This is a great chance to get out and enjoy nature right in the city. Please join us for this fun interactive walk! This event will be run by Urban Indian Center. Come out and learn about native plants on the Jordan River! Location: Cottonwood Park to Riverside ...

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Pedal the Parkway – Week 4

Join us for the final ride of our Pedal the Parkway series as we explore a section of the Jordan River Trail! We’ll kick things off with an educational talk from Nomad Alliance, then finish with a presentation on the Three Creeks Confluence Conservation Project. Meet at the Three Creeks Confluence. Bring your bike, helmet, water, sunscreen, and a love ...

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