Community Days at the Zoo

Aaron McElwee

Join us for Community Days at Otters and Others Zoo & Conservation—a fun-filled day celebrating wildlife, conservation, and the incredible community that makes our mission possible. This special event brings together local businesses, nonprofit organizations, artisans, food vendors, and community partners for a day of family-friendly activities, educational experiences, and unforgettable animal encounters. Guests can explore the zoo, meet our …

Story Trail

Aaron McElwee

Enjoy a gentle hike along Judy’s Trail in Lambert Park in Alpine. Pages from The Girl Who Planted Trees will be posted along the path for families to read and enjoy as they complete the hike. A small prize awaits at the end of the trail.

Utah’s Every Kid Outdoors Initiative Builds Momentum in 2026

With new passports, community partnerships and educator resources, EKO is helping more Utah kids build healthy, active connections to the outdoors. In 2025, the Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation re-launched Utah’s Every Kid Outdoors (EKO) Initiative to help more Utah families connect with nature. The EKO story began in 2019 with a legislative resolution signed by the Governor and the …

Bike Rodeo for Youth with Disabilities

Aaron McElwee

Wasatch Adaptive Sports (WAS), in collaboration with the Utah Jazz and supported by Stanley 1913, will host an inclusive Bike Rodeo event on Tuesday, June 16th at Liberty Park basketball court, bringing together youth with disabilities and their families for a morning focused on movement, confidence, and community. The event will feature a playful adaptive bike obstacle course designed to …

Utah Dinos & Rocks

Aaron McElwee

Come Join the Bicknell Library in partnership with Wayne County 4-H, Utah Natural History Museum and Capitol Reef National Park to explore utah’s Natural Geography and discover Dinosaurs!

Sevier County Intro to Outdoor Skills

Aaron McElwee

USU Extension Sevier County, 4-H, and Jorgensen’s are excited to announce our summer Intro to Outdoor Skills Nights and Saturday Excursions. Come join us to explore and learn about some fun outdoor skills and activities for the whole family. You can also pick up your Every Kid Outdoor Adventure Challenge Passport (free DNR family program) at any of the following …

Bike Rodeo for Youth with Disabilities

Neil Howard

Wasatch Adaptive Sports is hosting Bike Rodeos for youth with disabilities and their families throughout May to October! Each Rodeo will feature ~10 to 20 kids. Locations vary across Salt Lake and Utah Counties; however, the activities will remain the same: -Learning to bike with trained instructors -Trying out different forms of adaptive equipment -Biking through an obstacle course -Playing …

Bike Rodeo for Youth with Disabilities

Aaron McElwee

Wasatch Adaptive Sports (WAS) will be hosting Bike Rodeos in Salt Lake and Utah counties (locations vary) from May to October for youth with disabilities and their family members (e.g., siblings). These Bike Rodeos, open to between 10 and 20 participants each, will feature learn-to-bike instruction, safety demonstrations, obstacle courses, bike soccer, bike races, and more. To register, a parent …