Cottonwood Canyons Foundation

Tracy Aviary Bird Walk and Talk
2022-05-12 09:00 - 12:30, 2022-06-09 09:00 - 12:30, 2022-07-14 09:00 - 12:30, 2022-08-11 09:00 - 12:30, 2022-09-08 09:00 - 12:30, 2022-10-13 09:00 - 12:30 (America/Denver) | Alta Ski Area, 10010 Little Cottonwood Canyon Road, Alta, UT, 84092, United States
Tracy Aviary: Bird walks are open to the public, and are a great way to get started in the world of birding. No experience is required!

National Trails Day
2022-06-04 | UT
More information and location will be announced soon. Thank you!

Trail Maintenance - Volunteer Day
2022-06-09, 2022-06-16 | UT

Volunteer Day (Alta)
2022-06-21 16:00 - 18:00, 2022-07-19 16:00 - 18:00, 2022-08-16 16:00 - 18:00, 2022-09-20 16:00 - 18:00 | Alta Ski Area, 10010 Little Cottonwood Canyon Road, Alta, UT, 84092, 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

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

Town of Alta Restoration Day
2022-07-09 08:00 - 14:30 | Alta Ski Area, 10010 Little Cottonwood Canyon Road, Alta, UT, 84092, United States

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 - Snowbird
2022-07-16 | Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort, 9385 South Snowbird Center Drive, Snowbird, 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).

HawkWatch Bird of Prey Show and Hike
2022-07-22 13:00 - 15:00, 2022-08-05 13:00 - 15:00, 2022-08-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Alta Ski Area, 10010 Little Cottonwood Canyon Road, Alta, UT, 84092, United States
Bring yourself, a friend, or a family member to learn more about different species of birds followed by a naturalist walk lead by one of Alta’s partner organizations.

TreeUtah Tree Harvest
2022-07-30 09:00 - 12:00, 2022-08-27 09:00 - 12:00 | Alta Ski Area, 10010 Little Cottonwood Canyon Road, Alta, UT, 84092, United States

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

Solitude Kids Day
2022-08-07 12:00 - 16:00 | Solitude Mountain Resort, 12000 Big Cottonwood Canyon Road, Solitude, UT, 84121, United States
Co-hosted by Solitude Mountain Resort, and held at Solitude Village, Solitude Kids Day is a free event, providing hands-on activities to engage children and their families in a wide variety of nature topics and citizen science opportunities. This event is free of charge, but registration is required.

Alta Kids Day
2022-08-12 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, but registration is required.

Moonlight Snowshoe Tours
2023-01-06 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-01-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Spruces Campground, Big Cottonwood Canyon, 400 Big Cottonwood Canyon Road,, Salt Lake City, UT, 84121, United States
Grab your snowshoes and join a trained naturalist for a guided snowshoe tour around Spruces Campground! Our Moonlight Tours focus on winter ecology and the amazing adaptations of our canyons’ nocturnal residents.
Registration is required and can be found here: https://calendly.com/lhaven/moonlight-tours/
Programs have a $10 reservation fee, but we offer program scholarships for those interested. Please contact Louise at lhaven@cottonwoodcanyons.org for details.
Please note that participants are responsible for bringing their own snowshoes, and for their own transportation to and from Spruces Campground in Big Cottonwood Canyon.

Snowshoe with a Naturalist at Alta
2023-01-20 13:30 - 15:30 | 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 naturalist-led snowshoe tours through Alta’s famous powder! Join us for a 2 hour tour to learn about the unique history of Alta and about the flora and fauna of Little Cottonwood Canyon. The tour route goes up the Alta Summer Road, so please be prepared for an uphill hike with moderate elevation gain.
Registration is required and can be found here: https://calendly.com/lhaven/alta-snowshoe
Public snowshoe programs have a $10 program reservation fee, and all proceeds support the education and stewardship work that we do. If you are in need of a program scholarship, please reach out to Louise at lhaven@cottonwoodcanyons.org. We are happy to assist!
Please note that participants must bring their own snowshoes, and are responsible for their own transportation to and from Alta Ski Area. Transportation info can be found here: https://www.alta.com/shuttle-information
