Cottonwood Canyons Foundation

Weeds / Plant Restoration - Volunteer Day
2022-07-21, 2022-07-14, 2022-07-07, 2022-06-30, 2022-06-16, 2022-06-09 | UT
More information and location will be announced soon. Thank you!

Trail Maintenance - Volunteer Day
2022-07-21, 2022-07-14, 2022-07-07, 2022-06-30, 2022-06-23, 2022-06-16, 2022-06-09 | UT

Volunteer Day (Alta)
2022-07-19 16:00 - 18:00, 2022-06-21 16:00 - 18:00 (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).

Tracy Aviary Bird Walk and Talk
2022-07-14 09:00 - 12:30, 2022-06-09 09:00 - 12:30, 2022-05-12 09:00 - 12:30 | 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!

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

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 - 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

National Trails Day
2022-06-04 | UT

Alta Earth Day - Snowshoe with a Naturalist
2022-04-16 14:00 - 15:30 | Alta Ski Area, 10010 Little Cottonwood Canyon Road, Alta, UT, 84092, United States
Celebrate Earth Day at Alta! Join us for a 1.5 hour snowshoe tour through Alta’s famous powder. 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. Please note that participants must bring their own snowshoes. This event is free to attend.

The registration link is here: https://calendly.com/lhaven/alta-earth-day-snowshoe-tour
If you have questions, please feel free to reach out to Louise at lhaven@cottonwoodcanyons.org

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.

Snowshoe with a Naturalist at Alta
2022-03-18 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 naturalist-led snowshoe tours through Alta’s famous powder! Join us for a 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. Participants must bring their own snowshoes.
To register, please click the link here.

Moonlight Snowshoe Tours
2022-03-12 19:00 - 21:00, 2022-03-11 19:00 - 21:00 | 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.
