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 …

4-H Adventures in Wilderness and Outdoor Leadership Club: Nature Journaling in Zion

Aaron McElwee

Adventure Awaits: Trails, Sketches & Transit Treks! Get ready for a day of exploration and discovery! We’ll build real-world confidence by riding public transportation together to Zion, where we’ll learn the basics of nature journaling as we observe and sketch the world around us. We’ll also hit the trail for a fun, beginner-friendly hike. Along the way, participants will sharpen …

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!

Bird watching with friends

Neil Howard

Bring your friends and family to this fun activity for all ages and enjoy our special guest Falconer Daryl Peterson as we talk about different birds in our area and enjoy an afternoon of bird and animal watching. This activity will take place at the Bicknell bottoms wildlife management Area!

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 …