Full Moon Hike at Deer Creek State Park

Aaron McElwee

Join us for a ranger led winter hike. Learn about the full moon while enjoying beautiful scenery. The hike is approximately 1.10 miles roundtrip with little elevation gain. The park will not be providing any equipment or gear so plan accordingly. Be sure to dress warm and to bring a headlamp. Snowshoes are not required but may be helpful depending …

Christmas Bird Count for Beginners

Aaron McElwee

This December, USEE is hosting a Christmas Bird Count for Beginners— a friendly, low-pressure way to try birding and contribute to a real community science project at the same time. Whether you’ve never held binoculars before or you’re a casual backyard bird watcher, you’re invited.

EKO Observe Wildlife Event

Izzy Moore

Welcome to the Every Kid Outdoors Observe Wildlife Event at Swaner Preserve & EcoCenter! Join us for an open-house style event filled with exciting opportunities to observe and learn about the diverse wildlife that call this beautiful preserve home. Bring your family and enjoy birdwatching, animal tracking, and wildlife-themed crafts. Wasatch Wildlife Conservation Center and Cottonwood Canyons Foundation will be …

Creatures of the Night at Ogden Nature Center

Aaron McElwee

Join us for a non-spooky Halloween adventure. The night is packed with trailside adventures including games, campfire stories, live owl and snake presentations, crafts, a spider web crawl and a crepuscular creep. Costumes are welcome and flashlights are encouraged. Bring extra money for food trucks! Tickets required for everyone over age 3. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Event …

EKO: Stewardship

Aaron McElwee

Sand Hollow State Park is hosting the Outdoor Stewardship “Every Kid Outdoors” Challenge with Utah’s DOR. Meet a Park Ranger at the Day-Use Pavilion to learn all about the Leave No Trace Principles. Walk away with your earned EKO sticker and new knowledge of the 7 Leave No Trace rules!

Stars Among the Sands

Aaron McElwee

Sand Hollow is collaborating with Utah’s DOR. We are hosting the Starry Skies “Every Kid Outdoors” Challenge. Meet a Park Ranger at the main beach parking across from the OHV Staging Area to look up to the cosmos. Bring blankets or chairs to get comfortable on the beach.

Harvest Festival

Izzy Moore

Join us for Youth Garden Project’s 7th annual Harvest Festival as we celebrate the end of another successful garden season! This event is free and open to all ages, featuring live music from Salt Lake City-based bands, garden-fresh food, Blue Ribbon Contests, and more!

Wonderwalk to Bell’s Canyon Reservoir

Aaron McElwee

Get outside with your kids while supporting early childhood education! Wonderbloom Nature Playschool will host its Sixth Annual Wonderwalk to Bell Canyon Reservoir on Friday, September 6, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. The community fundraising event engages families with young children in outdoor exploration and nature-based activities while raising support for Wonderbloom’s nonprofit early childhood education programs. The event will feature …