The Get to the River Festival is a month of events and activities each September across the 50-mile Jordan River Parkway. It includes diverse outdoor recreation, conservation, arts and cultural, and social experiences that spark discovery, stewardship, creativity, and fun. The Festival is organized and promoted by the Jordan River Commission and Jordan River Foundation. Events and activities are organized …
The Jordan River Commission, through the Jordan River Cooperative Weed Management Area, is offering a $2.50 per pound “bounty” for the removal of puncturevine (Tribulus terrestris), also known as “goathead.” All are welcome to come help pull puncturevine, but the bounty payment is only available to registered organizations with a W9 in the State of Utah. If you are an …
Trash and debris from roadway curbs and gutters enters the Jordan River where it is difficult to remove. Make a habit of volunteering on the second Saturday of the month with your friends, family, and community and help us prevent garbage from getting into the Jordan River. This month we are partnering with Salt Lake City Library’s Day-Riverside Branch to …
Help us tackle that pesky puncturevine, also known as goats head, on a portion of the Jordan River Trail. Removing this invasive species helps other natives grow as well as keeps the trail safe and clear for people and animals. Removal will be done with weeding tools and will require stooping and bending. Tools and bags will be provided. Location …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …