Cottonwood Canyons Foundation

Trail Maintenance - Volunteer Day
2022-06-23, 2022-06-16, 2022-06-09 | UT
More information and location will be announced soon. Thank you!

Volunteer Day (Alta)
2022-06-21 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Denver) | Alta Ski Area, 10010 Little Cottonwood Canyon Road, Alta, UT, 84092, United States

Weeds / Plant Restoration - Volunteer Day
2022-06-16, 2022-06-09 | UT

Tracy Aviary Bird Walk and Talk
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!

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.

Moonlight Snowshoe Tours
2022-03-12 19:00 - 21:00, 2022-01-15 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-01-14 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 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.

Play Forever Wednesdays at Snowbird
2022-03-02 | Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort, 9385 South Snowbird Center Drive, Snowbird, UT, 84092, United States
Wednesdays are for giving.

On Select Wednesdays this winter, as part of Snowbird’s commitment to Play Forever, Snowbird is teaming up with our guests to support local non-profits in a unique giveback program.
Last February, Snowbird launched its Play Forever giveback program, where $5 of each ticket sold on qualifying Wednesdays is donated to a local non-profit. Over $13,000 was given from just February 17, 2021 to April 20, 2021. This season, we’re expanding the program and bringing in even more organizations. Together we can make a difference in our local community.
For each ticket sold, Snowbird will donate $5, guests will have the option to donate an additional amount. Play Forever Wednesday’s lift tickets can be purchased online or in-person at the Ticket Office.
This season Snowbird’s Play Forever Program will be broken into 3 categories:

Participation (January & February): Be a welcome place for all – including youth, diverse populations and adaptive athletes – to participate in the adventure lifestyle.
Environment (March): Support organizations that are focused on protecting the environment through sustainability, education and action.
Local Relief (April): Provide localized aid to Utah communities in times of need.

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$5 donated to local charities.

Charity of The Week
Cottonwoods Canyon Foundation
The mission of Cottonwood Canyon Foundation is to continuously improve the environments of Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons through education and stewardship programs.

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Snowshoe with a Naturalist at Alta
2022-02-18 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.

Snowshoe with a Naturalist at Alta
2022-01-21 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 use the link here.

National Public Lands Day
2021-09-25 08:00 - 12:30 | Brighton Ski Resort, 8302 South Brighton Loop Road, Brighton, UT, 84121, United States
Join us to celebrate National Public Lands Day. The event is free, but registration is required. Click here to Register. Join the Cottonwood Canyons Foundation, the Central Wasatch Commission, REI, and Brighton Sustainability for National Public Lands Day on September 25th, 2021! National Public Lands Day is an annual event that provides an opportunity for the Salt Lake community to come together to help restore, maintain, and improve our shared public lands and natural resources in the Cottonwood Canyons. This year we will be hosting National Public Lands Day at Brighton Resort in Big Cottonwood Canyon. The event will be held from 8 am – 12:30 pm. Bagels and snacks will be provided. Details and meeting location will be emailed to you upon registration. Click here to Register.

Alta Kids Day
2021-08-13 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.

Wasatch Wildflower Festival (Alta)
2021-07-18 09:00 - 14:00 | Alta Ski Area, 10010 Little Cottonwood Canyon Road, Alta, UT, 84092, United States
The Cottonwood Canyons Foundation and partners are excited to invite you to join us for the annual Wasatch Wildflower Festival. On July 18, the Festival will be held at Alta Ski Area (Town Park Off of the Wildcat Base). The Festival is offered free of charge, but registration is required. Please register here: Wasatch Wildflower Festival 2021 Registration . Please complete the registration and bring the Confirmation Email with you to the event (print copy or display on your device/phone). The Festival is held over four days: July 10 at Brighton Ski Resort, July 11 at Solitude Mountain Resort, July 17 at Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort, and July 18 at Alta Ski Area. Guided walks and activities will be offered at each resort.

Wasatch Wildflower Festival (Snowbird)
2021-07-17 09:00 - 14:00 | Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort, 9385 South Snowbird Center Drive, Snowbird, UT, 84092, United States
The Cottonwood Canyons Foundation and partners are excited to invite you to join us for the annual Wasatch Wildflower Festival. On July 17, the Festival will be held at Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort (meet at the Plaza Deck of the Snowbird Center). The Festival is offered free of charge, but registration is required. Please register here: Wasatch Wildflower Festival 2021 Registration (Event ended). Please complete the registration and bring the Confirmation Email with you to the event (print copy or display on your device/phone). The Festival is held over four days: July 10 at Brighton Ski Resort, July 11 at Solitude Mountain Resort, July 17 at Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort, and July 18 at Alta Ski Area. Guided walks and activities will be offered at each resort.

Wasatch Wildflower Festival (Solitude)
2021-07-11 09:00 - 14:00 | Solitude Mountain Resort, 12000 Big Cottonwood Canyon Road, Solitude, UT, 84121, United States
The Cottonwood Canyons Foundation and partners are excited to invite you to join us for the annual Wasatch Wildflower Festival. The Festival is offered free of charge, but registration is required. Please register here: Wasatch Wildflower Festival 2021 Registration (Event ended). Please complete the registration and bring the Confirmation Email with you to the event (print copy or display on your device/phone). The Festival is held over four days: July 10 at Brighton Ski Resort, July 11 at Solitude Mountain Resort, July 17 at Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort, and July 18 at Alta Ski Area. Guided walks and activities will be offered at each resort.
On July 11, the Festival will be held at Solitude Mountain Resort (Solitude Village, Entry 2).

Wasatch Wildflower Festival (Brighton)
2021-07-10 09:00 - 14:00 | Brighton Ski Resort, 8302 South Brighton Loop Road, Brighton, UT, 84121, United States
The Cottonwood Canyons Foundation and partners are excited to invite you to join us for the annual Wasatch Wildflower Festival. The Festival is offered free of charge, but registration is required. Please register here: Wasatch Wildflower Festival 2021 Registration (Event ended). Please complete the registration and bring the Confirmation Email with you to the event (print copy or display on your device/phone). The Festival is held over four days: July 10 at Brighton Ski Resort, July 11 at Solitude Mountain Resort, July 17 at Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort, and July 18 at Alta Ski Area. Guided walks and activities will be offered at each resort.
On July 10, the Festival will be held at Brighton Ski Resort (meet at the Milly Chalet).

Silver Lake Visitor Center Naturalists
2021-06-10 - 2021-08-29 | UT
CCF Interpretive Naturalist Guides serve the Silver Lake Visitors Center seven days a week from June through August in partnership with Solitude Mountain Resort and the US Forest Service, Salt Lake Ranger District. These intern and volunteer guides offer interactive activities and answer any questions guests may have. This service is generously supported by the Tom and Barbara Lyon Family Foundation.

Full Moon Snowshoe Tour
2021-03-28 19:00 - 21:00, 2021-02-27 18:00 - 20:00, 2021-01-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Spruces Campground, Big Cottonwood Canyon, 400 Big Cottonwood Canyon Road,, Salt Lake City, UT, 84121, United States
Full Moon Tours at Spruces Campground take advantage of the unique opportunity of being in the canyons at night. Join a volunteer naturalist to learn 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 experienced snowshoer.
To participate in this tour, you are required to wear a multi-layer face covering over your nose and mouth. You must also maintain a six-foot distance between yourself and participants from a different household. Tour size will be restricted to allow for proper social distancing at all times.
Please click here to register for the tour.

Alta Snowshoe Tour
2021-03-26 12:00 - 14:00, 2021-02-26 12:00 - 14:00, 2021-01-22 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 guided snowshoe tours through Alta’s famous powder! Tours highlight the natural history of Little Cottonwood Canyon and the unique human history of Alta.
To participate in this tour, you are required to wear a multi-layer face covering over your nose and mouth. You must also maintain a six-foot distance between yourself and those from a different household. Tour sizes are limited to allow for proper social distancing at all times.
Please click here to register for the tour.
