Ski with a Ranger
2025-02-22 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-03-01 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-03-08 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-03-15 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-03-22 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-03-29 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Denver) | Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort, 9385 South Snowbird Center Drive, Snowbird, UT, 84092, United States
In partnership with the US Forest Service, the Ski with a Ranger program is based at Alta, Snowbird, 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 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.

Ski with a Ranger
2025-02-27 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-03-06 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-03-13 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-03-20 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-03-27 13:00 - 14:00
In partnership with the US Forest Service, the Ski with a Ranger program is based at Alta, Snowbird, 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

Moonlight Snowshoe Tour
2025-02-28 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 discuss 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. Headlamps are available to borrow. Not recommended for children under 7 years of age. Please meet at the Spruces campground parking lot at 5:45 pm. Spruces Campground is located 13 miles up Big Cottonwood Canyon, and you will see a sign on the right to take the right turn. We will meet you there.
Registration for this event is free, but required. Registration will open on January 27, 2025. If the registration is not currently open, please check back here after that date.

Snowshoe with a Naturalist
2025-03-21 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. Participants must bring their own snowshoes.
Meet at 1:15 to the Left of the Albion Grill.
Registration for this event is free, but required.

Moonlight Snowshoe Tour
2025-03-21 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 discuss 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. Headlamps are available to borrow. Not recommended for children under 7 years of age. Please meet at the Spruces campground parking lot at 6:45 pm. Spruces Campground is located 13 miles up Big Cottonwood Canyon, and you will see a sign on the right to take the right turn. We will meet you there.
Registration for this event is free, but required. Registration will open on February 20, 2025. If the registration is not currently open, please check back here after that date.

Canyons Camp: Utah's Amazing Reptiles and Amphibians
2025-03-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Millcreek Community Library, 2266 East Evergreen Avenue, Salt Lake City, 84109
Presented by Chris Frauenhofer, Wildlife Biologist, Utah National Guard

Come and enjoy a synopsis of all of the wonderful herps in Utah – and maybe get to hold one!
Chris is particularly passionate about & well-versed in reptile and amphibian conservation. His current research focuses on movement patterns, habitat use, and conservation of snakes.
The event starts at 6pm and will take place at Millcreek Community Library.

Registration is free, but required.
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP

Moonlight Snowshoe Tour
2025-03-28 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 discuss 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. Headlamps are available to borrow. Not recommended for children under 7 years of age. Please meet at the Spruces campground parking lot at 6:45 pm. Spruces Campground is located 13 miles up Big Cottonwood Canyon, and you will see a sign on the right to take the right turn. We will meet you there.
Registration for this event is free, but required. Registration will open on February 27, 2025. If the registration is not currently open, please check back here after that date.

Alta Earth Day Ski with a Ranger
2025-04-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Alta Ski Area, 10010 Little Cottonwood Canyon Road, Alta, UT, 84092, United States
In partnership with the US Forest Service, the Ski with a Ranger program is based at Alta, Snowbird, 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 is required. Participants must be able to ski beginner and intermediate terrain proficiently.
Tours are offered at 1 pm. Please meet at the top of Sunnyside Lift at Alta Ski Area.

Solitude Earth Day Ski with a Ranger
2025-04-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Solitude Mountain Resort, 12000 Big Cottonwood Canyon Road, Solitude, UT, 84121, United States
In partnership with the US Forest Service, the Ski with a Ranger program is based at Alta, Snowbird, 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 is required. Participants must be able to ski beginner and intermediate terrain proficiently.
Tours are offered at 1 pm. Please meet at the top of Moonbeam Lift at Solitude Mountain Resort.

Alta Earth Day Snowshoe with a Naturalist
2025-04-12 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. Participants must bring their own snowshoes.
Meet at 12:45 to the Left of the Albion Grill.
Registration for this event is free, but required.

Plant Stewardship Day 06/18/2025
2025-06-18
Help identify, track, and/or remove invasive plant species, collect native plant seeds, and participate in native plant restoration in the Tri-Canyons.
Taking direction from CCF’s Plants Crew and in compliance with the U.S. Forest Service, PSVs further CCF’s mission to continuously improve the environments of Big and Little Cottonwood and Millcreek Canyons. Volunteers use tools or pull weeds by hand, depending on the type of invasive species being targeted. Work is completed between 8 am and 2 pm, usually on Thursdays (as well as some select Saturdays and other days).

Trail Stewardship Day 06/19/2025
2025-06-19
The trail system of the Salt Lake Ranger District sees upwards of 5 million visitors each year. Without volunteers, maintaining this trail system would be nearly impossible. Volunteers improve our trails, help protect the environment of the canyons, assist the CCF’s Trail Crew in their professional role, and generally further our collective mission to steward the watersheds of Big, Little, and Millcreek Canyons.
The work is physical and can include long hikes, moving heavy objects, carrying equipment, and repetitive tool use. The work will be directed by the CCF Trail Crew in compliance with the U.S. Forest Service. A typical volunteer day begins at 8am and lasts until noon.

Trail Stewardship Day 06/21/2025
2025-06-21

Plant Stewardship Day 6/21/2025
2025-06-21

Trail Stewardship Day 6/26/2025
2025-06-26

Plant Stewardship Day 6/26/2025
2025-06-26

Plant Stewardship Day 6/26/2025 EVENING
2025-06-26

Trail Stewardship Day 6/28/2025
2025-06-28

Plant Stewardship Day 6/28/2025
2025-06-28

Plant Stewardship Day 7/3/2025
2025-07-03

Trail Stewardship Day 7/05/2025
2025-07-05
