Ski with a Ranger
2026-03-26 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Denver)
In partnership with the US Forest Service, the Ski with a Ranger program is based at Alta, Brighton, and Solitude resorts.
Participants join Volunteer Naturalist Rangers on the ski slopes
to learn about the Cottonwood Canyons’ geology, history,
winter ecology, watershed, wildlife, and more.
These free, guided tours frequent only easy or intermediate ski runs and last approximately 45 minutes. A lift ticket or pass at the respective ski area is required. Participants must be able to ski beginner and intermediate terrain proficiently. Tours are offered at 1 pm. No registration is required, just meet us at the respective meeting spot.

At Alta Ski Area, please meet at the top of Sunnyside Lift
At Solitude Mountain Resort, please meet at the top of Moonbeam Lift
At Brighton Resort, please meet at the bottom of Snake Creek Express Lift

Ski with a Ranger - Snowbird
2026-03-28 13:00 - 14:00 | Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort, 9385 South Snowbird Center Drive, Snowbird, UT, 84092, United States
Participants join Volunteer Naturalist Rangers on the ski slopes
to learn about the Cottonwood Canyons’ geology, history,
winter ecology, watershed, wildlife, and more.
These free, guided tours frequent only easy or intermediate ski runs and last approximately 45 minutes. A lift ticket or pass is required. Participants must be able to ski beginner and intermediate terrain proficiently.
Tours are offered at 1 pm.
Please meet at the lift-level back patio of the Creekside Lodge at Snowbird Resort.

Snowshoe with a Naturalist (Alta Earth Day)
2026-04-11 13:00 - 15:00 | 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 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. Participants must bring their own snowshoes.
Registration for this event is free, but required.
Note: We have a limited number of spots available for this event.

Plant Stewardship Activity Date
2026-05-15, 2026-05-21, 2026-05-23, 2026-05-30, 2026-06-04, 2026-06-06, 2026-06-10, 2026-06-11 and 10 more dates
The Cottonwood Canyons Foundation strives to continually focus on stewardship by organizing a variety of summer volunteer events, offering volunteer activity days in the Tri-Canyon area from May through October that are essential to our plant stewardship, weed management, and restoration goals. The Cottonwood Canyons Foundations hopes to give all levels of canyon recreators the opportunity to become stewards of the lands themselves.

Trails Stewardship Activity Date
2026-06-06, 2026-06-18, 2026-06-25, 2026-06-27, 2026-07-23
The Cottonwood Canyons Foundation strives to continually focus on stewardship by organizing a variety of summer volunteer events, offering volunteer activity days in the Tri-Canyon area from May through October that are essential to our trail maintenance goals. The Cottonwood Canyons Foundations hopes to give all levels of canyon recreators the opportunity to become stewards of the lands themselves.

Wasatch Wildflower Festival 2026 - Brighton
2026-07-11 | Brighton Ski Resort, 8302 South Brighton Loop Road, Brighton, UT, 84121, United States
The Wasatch Wildflower Festival’s guided walks and activities are designed to be fun, family-friendly, non-commercial, free of charge, and open to all interests and ability levels. Volunteers share their knowledge and enthusiasm for an amazing variety of species on a variety of beautiful walks. The tours also reinforce careful stewardship and awareness of the ecology of the watershed environment. Come enjoy multiple days of wildflower walks, kids’ crafts, music, food and a healthy dose of the beautiful Cottonwood Canyons.

Registration is free, but required.

Wasatch Wildflower Festival 2026 - Solitude
2026-07-12 | Solitude Mountain Resort, 12000 Big Cottonwood Canyon Road, Solitude, UT, 84121, United States

Wasatch Wildflower Festival 2026 - Snowbird
2026-07-18 | Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort, 9385 South Snowbird Center Drive, Snowbird, UT, 84092, United States

Wasatch Wildflower Festival 2026 - Alta
2026-07-19 | Alta Ski Area, 10010 Little Cottonwood Canyon Road, Alta, UT, 84092, United States
