Tracy Aviary Bird Walk and Talk
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!

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.

Trail Maintenance - Volunteer Day (Wasatch 100 Runner Day)
2022-08-13
More information and location will be announced soon. Thank you!

Volunteer Day (Alta)
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

Trail Maintenance - Volunteer Day
2022-08-18, 2022-08-25, 2022-09-01, 2022-09-08, 2022-09-15

HawkWatch Bird of Prey Show and Hike
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.

Weeds / Plant Restoration - Volunteer Day
2022-08-25, 2022-09-01, 2022-09-08

Native Plant Seed Collection - Volunteer Day
2022-08-27, 2022-09-17, 2022-09-22

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

National Public Lands Day
2022-09-24

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.

Lunar Snowshoe Series
2023-01-10 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-01-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Spruces Campground, Big Cottonwood Canyon, 400 Big Cottonwood Canyon Road,, Salt Lake City, UT, 84121, United States
Join Cottonwood Canyons Foundation and SLCo Parks and Rec for a mindful, guided, and interpretive snowshoeing experience under the moon and stars! All experience levels welcome! You may sign up multiple times. For any questions, please reach out to outdoorprograms@slco.org
Registration is required, visit https://slco.org/parks-recreation/activities/outdoor-programs/ for more information.

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

Ski with a Ranger: Brighton
2023-01-21 13:00 - 2023-03-25 14:00 | Brighton Ski Resort, 8302 South Brighton Loop Road, Brighton, UT, 84121, 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 bottom of the Snake Creek Express lift, and feature beginner and intermediate 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.

Ski with a Ranger: Solitude
2023-01-21 13:00 - 2023-03-25 14:00 | Solitude Mountain Resort, 12000 Big Cottonwood Canyon Road, Solitude, UT, 84121, 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.

Ski with a Ranger: Snowbird
2023-01-21 13:00 - 2023-03-25 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 Little Cottonwood Canyon. They often remind groups how easy it is to get pulled into the noise of everyday life—scrolling headlines, Indiana casino apps, or work emails—but the tour is designed to shift attention back to the mountain’s own stories. Tours begin at 1PM at the Mid-Gad Restaurant trail map and feature beginner and intermediate 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.

Ski with a Ranger: Alta
2023-01-21 13:00 - 2023-04-01 14:00 | Alta Ski Area, 10010 Little Cottonwood Canyon Road, Alta, 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 Little Cottonwood Canyon. People often arrive with bold predictions—whether about the next crypto to go 1000x or a story they’ve heard about how the canyon was formed—and the tours are designed to show how careful observation separates passing hype from evidence that endures. Tours begin at 1PM at the top of the Sunnyside 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.
