ASA Clean Up
2022-08-06 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | Alta Ski Area, 10010 Little Cottonwood Canyon Road, Alta, UT, 84092, United States

Wasatch Wildflower Festival 2022 - Alta
2022-07-17 | Alta Ski Area, 10010 Little Cottonwood Canyon Road, Alta, UT, 84092, United States
Held annually, the Wasatch Wildflower Festival is a multi-day event hosted at the four Cottonwood Canyons ski areas to celebrate the beauty and diversity of wildflowers in the Wasatch Mountains. Guided and self-guided wildflower walks are offered from 9 am to 1 pm, and other organizations offer exhibits, as well. The 2022 Festival will be held on the following dates and locations: July 9 (Brighton Ski Resort, in conjunction with the Brighton Institute’s Brighton Days), July 10 (Solitude Mountain Resort, and celebrating local artists), July 16 (Snowbird Ski Resort), and July 17 (Alta Ski Area). The event is free, but registration is required and can be accessed by clicking here. The event is free, but registration is required (using the button below).

Wasatch Wildflower Festival 2022 - Snowbird
2022-07-16 | Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort, 9385 South Snowbird Center Drive, Snowbird, UT, 84092, United States
Held annually, the Wasatch Wildflower Festival is a multi-day event hosted at the four Cottonwood Canyons ski areas to celebrate the beauty and diversity of wildflowers in the Wasatch Mountains. Guided and self-guided wildflower walks are offered from 9 am to 1 pm, and other organizations offer exhibits, as well. The 2022 Festival will be held on the following dates and locations: July 9 (Brighton Ski Resort, in conjunction with the Brighton Institute’s Brighton Days), July 10 (Solitude Mountain Resort, and celebrating local artists), July 16 (Snowbird Ski Resort), and July 17 (Alta Ski Area). The event is free, but registration is required (using the button below).

Wasatch Wildflower Festival 2022 - Solitude
2022-07-10 | Solitude Mountain Resort, 12000 Big Cottonwood Canyon Road, Solitude, UT, 84121, United States

Wasatch Wildflower Festival 2022 - Brighton
2022-07-09 | Brighton Ski Resort, 8302 South Brighton Loop Road, Brighton, UT, 84121, United States

HawkWatch Bird of Prey Show and Hike
2022-07-08 13:00 - 15:00 | Alta Ski Area, 10010 Little Cottonwood Canyon Road, Alta, UT, 84092, United States

Trail Maintenance - Volunteer Day
2022-06-16, 2022-06-09 | UT
More information and location will be announced soon. Thank you!

National Trails Day
2022-06-04 | UT

Ski with a Ranger: Snowbird
2022-03-26 13:00 - 14:00 | Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort, 9385 South Snowbird Center Drive, Snowbird, UT, 84092, United States
Join our knowledgeable rangers on the slopes! Our volunteer naturalists will take you on a guided interpretive ski run to discuss the geology, ecology, and history of Big Cottonwood Canyon. Tours begin at 1PM at the top of the Moonbeam Express lift and feature beginner terrain. Tours last approximately 45 minutes and participation is free! For information about Ski with a Ranger volunteering opportunities, contact Taylor Jones at tjones@cottonwoodcanyons.org.

Moonlight Snowshoe Tours
2022-03-12 19:00 - 21:00, 2022-03-11 19:00 - 21:00, 2022-02-12 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-02-11 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-01-15 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-01-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Spruces Campground, Big Cottonwood Canyon, 400 Big Cottonwood Canyon Road,, Salt Lake City, UT, 84121, United States
Join us at Spruces Campground for a Moonlight Snowshoe Tour! A volunteer naturalist will take you on a 2 hour interpretive hike, and will talk about winter ecology and the nocturnal adaptations of some of the canyon’s most elusive residents. Spruces Campground features gentle, rolling terrain that makes this tour ideal for any participant, whether you are a beginner or an experienced snowshoer. Participants must bring their own snowshoes. Scholarships to cover program fees are available, contact Louise at lhaven@cottonwoodcanyons.org.
Please click here to register.

National Public Lands Day
2021-09-25 08:00 - 12:30 | Brighton Ski Resort, 8302 South Brighton Loop Road, Brighton, UT, 84121, United States
Join us to celebrate National Public Lands Day. The event is free, but registration is required. Click here to Register. Join the Cottonwood Canyons Foundation, the Central Wasatch Commission, REI, and Brighton Sustainability for National Public Lands Day on September 25th, 2021! National Public Lands Day is an annual event that provides an opportunity for the Salt Lake community to come together to help restore, maintain, and improve our shared public lands and natural resources in the Cottonwood Canyons. This year we will be hosting National Public Lands Day at Brighton Resort in Big Cottonwood Canyon. The event will be held from 8 am – 12:30 pm. Bagels and snacks will be provided. Details and meeting location will be emailed to you upon registration. Click here to Register.

Alta Kids Day
2021-08-13 10:00 - 14:00 | Alta Ski Area, 10010 Little Cottonwood Canyon Road, Alta, UT, 84092, United States
Co-hosted by the Alta Environmental Center, Alta Kids Day is located at Alta, Utah, near the end of Little Cottonwood Canyon. This free event introduces children and their families to a variety of nature topics through hands-on activities and experiences. Partners include Alta Community Enrichment, Friends of Alta, TreeUtah, Tracy Aviary, and HawkWatch International. This event is offered free of charge.

Wasatch Wildflower Festival (Alta)
2021-07-18 09:00 - 14:00 | Alta Ski Area, 10010 Little Cottonwood Canyon Road, Alta, UT, 84092, United States
The Cottonwood Canyons Foundation and partners are excited to invite you to join us for the annual Wasatch Wildflower Festival. On July 18, the Festival will be held at Alta Ski Area (Town Park Off of the Wildcat Base). The Festival is offered free of charge, but registration is required. Please register here: Wasatch Wildflower Festival 2021 Registration . Please complete the registration and bring the Confirmation Email with you to the event (print copy or display on your device/phone). The Festival is held over four days: July 10 at Brighton Ski Resort, July 11 at Solitude Mountain Resort, July 17 at Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort, and July 18 at Alta Ski Area. Guided walks and activities will be offered at each resort.

Wasatch Wildflower Festival (Snowbird)
2021-07-17 09:00 - 14:00 | Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort, 9385 South Snowbird Center Drive, Snowbird, UT, 84092, United States
The Cottonwood Canyons Foundation and partners are excited to invite you to join us for the annual Wasatch Wildflower Festival. On July 17, the Festival will be held at Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort (meet at the Plaza Deck of the Snowbird Center). The Festival is offered free of charge, but registration is required. Please register here: Wasatch Wildflower Festival 2021 Registration (Event ended). Please complete the registration and bring the Confirmation Email with you to the event (print copy or display on your device/phone). The Festival is held over four days: July 10 at Brighton Ski Resort, July 11 at Solitude Mountain Resort, July 17 at Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort, and July 18 at Alta Ski Area. Guided walks and activities will be offered at each resort.

Wasatch Wildflower Festival (Solitude)
2021-07-11 09:00 - 14:00 | Solitude Mountain Resort, 12000 Big Cottonwood Canyon Road, Solitude, UT, 84121, United States
The Cottonwood Canyons Foundation and partners are excited to invite you to join us for the annual Wasatch Wildflower Festival. The Festival is offered free of charge, but registration is required. Please register here: Wasatch Wildflower Festival 2021 Registration (Event ended). Please complete the registration and bring the Confirmation Email with you to the event (print copy or display on your device/phone). The Festival is held over four days: July 10 at Brighton Ski Resort, July 11 at Solitude Mountain Resort, July 17 at Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort, and July 18 at Alta Ski Area. Guided walks and activities will be offered at each resort.
On July 11, the Festival will be held at Solitude Mountain Resort (Solitude Village, Entry 2).

Wasatch Wildflower Festival (Brighton)
2021-07-10 09:00 - 14:00 | Brighton Ski Resort, 8302 South Brighton Loop Road, Brighton, UT, 84121, United States
The Cottonwood Canyons Foundation and partners are excited to invite you to join us for the annual Wasatch Wildflower Festival. The Festival is offered free of charge, but registration is required. Please register here: Wasatch Wildflower Festival 2021 Registration (Event ended). Please complete the registration and bring the Confirmation Email with you to the event (print copy or display on your device/phone). The Festival is held over four days: July 10 at Brighton Ski Resort, July 11 at Solitude Mountain Resort, July 17 at Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort, and July 18 at Alta Ski Area. Guided walks and activities will be offered at each resort.
On July 10, the Festival will be held at Brighton Ski Resort (meet at the Milly Chalet).

Silver Lake Visitor Center Naturalists
2021-06-10 - 2021-08-29 | UT
CCF Interpretive Naturalist Guides serve the Silver Lake Visitors Center seven days a week from June through August in partnership with Solitude Mountain Resort and the US Forest Service, Salt Lake Ranger District. These intern and volunteer guides offer interactive activities and answer any questions guests may have. This service is generously supported by the Tom and Barbara Lyon Family Foundation.

Full Moon Snowshoe Tour
2021-03-28 19:00 - 21:00, 2021-02-27 18:00 - 20:00, 2021-01-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Spruces Campground, Big Cottonwood Canyon, 400 Big Cottonwood Canyon Road,, Salt Lake City, UT, 84121, United States
Full Moon Tours at Spruces Campground take advantage of the unique opportunity of being in the canyons at night. Join a volunteer naturalist to learn about winter ecology and the nocturnal adaptations of some of the canyon’s most elusive residents. Spruces Campground features gentle, rolling terrain that makes this tour ideal for any participant, whether you are a beginner or experienced snowshoer.
To participate in this tour, you are required to wear a multi-layer face covering over your nose and mouth. You must also maintain a six-foot distance between yourself and participants from a different household. Tour size will be restricted to allow for proper social distancing at all times.
Please click here to register for the tour.

Alta Snowshoe Tour
2021-03-26 12:00 - 14:00, 2021-02-26 12:00 - 14:00, 2021-01-22 12:00 - 14:00 | Alta Ski Area, 10010 Little Cottonwood Canyon Road, Alta, UT, 84092, United States
The Cottonwood Canyons Foundation is proud to partner with Alta to offer guided snowshoe tours through Alta’s famous powder! Tours highlight the natural history of Little Cottonwood Canyon and the unique human history of Alta.
To participate in this tour, you are required to wear a multi-layer face covering over your nose and mouth. You must also maintain a six-foot distance between yourself and those from a different household. Tour sizes are limited to allow for proper social distancing at all times.
Please click here to register for the tour.

Friends of the Cottonwood Canyons Fundraising Campaign
2020-11-06 - 2020-11-30 | Online, Virtual at www.cottonwoodcanyons.org, United States
The Cottonwood Canyons Foundation invites you, our fellow canyons’ lovers, to become Friends of the Cottonwood Canyons today. Become a Friend and help us to raise $50,000 by November 30th.
Become a Friend: Donate Today!
CCF’s work is tangible, enduring and invaluable. Our impactful 2020 season included work on trails to Dog Lake, Red Pine, Millcreek Pipeline, Mill B North, and Albion Basin, in addition to restoration at Silver Lake and the LCC Pavilion site. Countless acres of invasive species were removed and native plants cultivated. CCF engaged approximately 5,764 students in environmental and stewardship education.Volunteer rangers reached over 4,500 canyons’ visitors through our ski and snowshoe programs. Our Wasatch Wildflower Festival grew to 31 days of walks, videos, and wonder. Continuing this work today, CCF invites you to join us in this crucial effort to steward the canyons we love. Become a Friend!
Want to learn more about us and our achievements?
View the Annual Report 2019/2020: ONLINE – PDF VERSION
For just $20.00 a month, or a donation at any level you can give, you can partner with us to maintain trails, educate children and adults on the principles of stewardship, plant native plants, control invasive species, and celebrate our glorious wildflower season. Please join us today.
