Jackson Flat Reservoir provides a great opportunity to see a variety of water bird species as they migrate through the state.
Nature Walk Meetup – Eccles Wildlife Education Center
Monthly social hour: birding edition! Bring a friend or meet a friend at this monthly birding event! Join our expert guide to go birding!
Star Party
Join a park ranger and the University of Utah Willard Eccles Astronomy Observatory for an evening of starry sky watching and astro discovery. We’ll have telescopes set up for a close-up look at the celestial wonders in the galaxy. Learn about the night sky and the wonders of the universe in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Telescopes will be provided. …
Utah’s EKO 2026 Winter Adventure Kickoff Event
Get ready to hit the ice! Utah’s Every Kid Outdoors Initiative is back with a 2026 Outdoor Adventure Challenge. Join us on February 20th, from 3 PM to 6 PM, for a fun-packed event. Attendees can glide on the ice with free ice-skate rentals, try their hand at curling, shoot a hockey puck, and meet an Olympic athlete! Families are …
Full Moon Hike at Deer Creek State Park
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
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.
There’s No Such Thing as Bad Weather – Free Webinar with Linda Åkeson McGurk
You are invited to a free, inspiring webinar with the Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation and sought-after expert Linda Åkeson McGurk, the Swedish American author of the No Such Thing as Bad Weather! and The Open-Air Life. Stay until the end for a chance to win a free copy of one of her inspiring books! Join this virtual chat to …
EKO Observe Wildlife Event
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
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
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
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
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!