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Zion National Park Tour

June 28, 2011 - Ongoing

Artists and photographers have been drawn to Zion National Park for many years in an effort to capture its infinite variety of moods. The incredible landscape of Zion is a magnificent display of beauty that is a perpetual source of inspiration and renewal for all. Once you experience Zion, you will long to return again and again. ...More

Featured Events

	Tell-a-friend Wild Wednesday: Fantastic Falcons Presented by Ogden Nature Center at Ogden Nature Center May 16, 2012 What can dive at over 200 miles per hour? What has a beak that acts like a can opener? Falcons! Spend time with Jetta, the American Kestrel. Learn what separates falcons from other ...More
	Tell-a-friend Buy tickets : Easy Herbs Presented by Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District at Conservation Garden Park May 17, 2012 Herbs are a great addition to any waterwise landscape. Learn from Joy which herbs grow well here and how to use them. Taught by: Joy Bossi of "Joy in the Garden," KNRS ...More
	Tell-a-friend Buy tickets Edible Landscapes Presented by Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District at Conservation Garden Park May 19, 2012 Landscapes can be beautiful and functional. Take advantage of space in your landscape to plant edibles! We'll show you how. Taught by: Katie Wagner - Salt Lake County Extension Held ...More
	Tell-a-friend Buy tickets Designing Successful Parkstrips Presented by Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District at Conservation Garden Park May 19, 2012 Parkstrips can be hot, dry, and difficult to landscape and water efficiently. We'll teach you how to design your parkstrip so it looks beautiful, needs less water, and is easier to ...More
	Tell-a-friend Under a Blanket of Stars Presented by Utah State Parks at Dead Horse Point State Park May 19, 2012 Dead Horse Point State Park hosts some of the darkest skies found in Southeastern Utah. The Milky Way Galaxy appears so vivid that some nights you can see purple and green tints as it ...More
	Tell-a-friend Sunset Hike Presented by Utah State Parks at Snow Canyon State Park May 19, 2012 Explore the twilight sights and sounds of the canyon during a 1.5 mile, round trip hike. ...More
	Tell-a-friend Bee Keeping and Pollinators in Partenership with Wasatch Community Gardens Presented by Tree Utah May 19, 2012 Have you been wanting to attract more pollinators to your yard? Have you been interested in bee keeping, but don't know where to start? Then join Wasatch Community Gardens, Tree ...More

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Event Name	Organization	Dates	City
: Effective Methods for Controlling Weeds : Effective Methods for Controlling Weeds Presented by Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District at Conservation Garden Park August 23, 2012 Are the weeds winning in your yard? Come learn the best methods for getting the upper hand in your weed war	Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District	08/23/12	West Jordan
: The Best New Perennials : The Best New Perennials Presented by Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District at Conservation Garden Park June 9, 2012 : The plant world is constantly changing. Come and discover the newest and best flowers for your waterwise landscape	Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District	06/09/12	West Jordan
Antelope by Moonlight Bike Ride Antelope by Moonlight Bike Ride Presented by Davis County Community and Economic Development at Antelope Island State Park July 6, 2012 The Antelope by Moonlight Bike Ride is back! Join them for the 19th annual family friendly, non-competitive bike ride at Antelope Island State Park, in the middle of Great Salt Lake.	Davis County Community and Economic Development	07/06/12	Syracuse
Barney's Perennial Picks Barney's Perennial Picks Presented by Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District at Conservation Garden Park June 16, 2012 Learn from Barney Barnett, owner of Willard Bay Gardens, about colorful and hardy Utah-friendly perennials and how to care for them	Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District	06/16/12	West Jordan
Bats! Nature's Do-Gooders Bats! Nature's Do-Gooders Presented by Utah State Parks at Antelope Island State Park June 30, 2012 Despite the many myths and superstitions there are about bats, they are one of the most important do-gooders of the natural world. Discover some of the wonders of bats beginning at 6 pm in the Visitor Center.	Utah State Parks	06/30/12	Syracuse
Birding Birding Presented by Red Butte Garden and Arboretum at Red Butte Garden and Arboretum April 26-May 31, 2012 Bring your binoculars and join us for a morning walk when the garden is full of wildlife activity. Bullock's Oriole, Western Tanager, Downy Woodpecker, and American Gold Finch are just some of the birds you are likely to see.	Red Butte Garden and Arboretum	04/26/12- 05/31/12	Salt Lake City
Bridge Over Barriers: The BOB Project Bridge Over Barriers: The BOB Project Presented by Brolly Arts at Salt Lake City, UT November 28, 2011-November 30, 2012 This is a public art project that strengthens community, reaches underserved populations, and results in a cultural treasure for Salt Lake City. This long term art project began in 2005 as part of an ongoing neighborhood beautification, community building and revitalization of Salt Lake City's west side. Phase I resulted in 16 mosaic columns representing the diversity of the community. Phase II completes one side of the underpass with Mother Earth. Phase III (slated for completion summer...	Brolly Arts	11/28/11- 11/30/12	Salt Lake City
Brine Shrimp and Sand Brine Shrimp and Sand Presented by Utah State Parks at Antelope Island State Park June 2, 2012 Stop by the Bridger Bay Beach between to visit with a park interpreter about lake life and other fun facts. Microscopes will be on hand for viewing and discovering lake wonders.	Utah State Parks	06/02/12	Syracuse
Build Your Own Terrarium Build Your Own Terrarium Presented by Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District at Conservation Garden Park September 1, 2012 Plants are great outside the home, but they can also add some spark to your interior. Find out how to use plants indoors and make your own terrarium to take home.	Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District	09/01/12	West Jordan
Castle Country Rock Fossil and Mineral Show Castle Country Rock Fossil and Mineral Show Presented by Castle Country Rock Fossil and Mineral Show at Carbon County Events Center June 1, 2012 Rocks, Fossils, Minerals, Jewelry, Metal Detectors, Equipment, Silent Auction, Gold Panning, Demonstrations and more. Something for the whole family.	Castle Country Rock Fossil and Mineral Show	06/01/12	Price
Deserts are Not Deserted Hike Deserts are Not Deserted Hike Presented by Utah State Parks at Antelope Island State Park May 26, 2012 The word desert comes from the word deserted. The truth, however, is that this land abounds with plants and animals specifically adapted to this harsher environment. Meet the Park Naturalist in the visitor center parking lot for an easy one-hour hike to explore and discuss the many wonders of this desert island.	Utah State Parks	05/26/12	Syracuse
Design Inspiration for Waterwise Gardens Design Inspiration for Waterwise Gardens Presented by Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District at Conservation Garden Park June 9, 2012 : Waterwise gardening has come a long way in the past two decades. With an ever-expanding palette of beautiful adapted plants from which to choose, both native and exotic, now the challenge is designing attractive, sustainable, regionally attuned yet individualistic water-conserving gardens. How to combine home, personal style, and site into a resonant, unique expression? Lauren Springer Ogden will explore design possibilities, from traditional and cottage to naturalistic and eclectic. Each...	Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District	06/09/12	West Jordan
Everything You Need to Know About Gardening Everything You Need to Know About Gardening Presented by Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District at Conservation Garden Park September 6, 2012 : Join radio host and garden consultant Joy Bossi on a tour of the Conservation Garden Park where she will share information<br /> about how to get the most out of your yard. Come with your questions and comfortable walking shoes	Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District	09/06/12	West Jordan
Full Moon Hike: Beacon Knob Full Moon Hike: Beacon Knob Presented by Utah State Parks at Antelope Island State Park June 2, 2012 Meet the Park Naturalist at the White Rock Bay Campground trail head for a 3.5-mile round trip hike up to Beacon Knob under the light of the full moon. They'll talk about the wildlife of the island, the history of Beacon Knob and other nighttime topics.	Utah State Parks	06/02/12	Syracuse
Hike the Nature Trail Hike the Nature Trail Presented by Wasatch Mountain State Park at Wasatch Mountain State Park May 27, 2012 Join the Wasatch Mountain State Park Naturalist for a hike along the Nature Trail to learn about the parks unique flora and fauna.	Wasatch Mountain State Park	05/27/12	Midway
History of Antelope Islands Bison Junior Ranger Program History of Antelope Islands Bison Junior Ranger Program Presented by Utah State Parks at Antelope Island State Park June 2, 2012 Come and join us for a fun filled experience learning about the history of bison on Antelope Island at the historic Fielding Garr Ranch on Antelope Island State Park. Though this informative Junior Ranger program is geared for ages 6-12 people of all ages are welcome.	Utah State Parks	06/02/12	Syracuse
History of Bison Lecture History of Bison Lecture Presented by Utah State Parks at Antelope Island State Park June 23, 2012 Come and join them for an informative lecture about the history of Antelope Island's bison at one of Utah's earliest ranches, the historic Fielding Garr Ranch on Antelope Island State Park.	Utah State Parks	06/23/12	Syracuse
How to Build a Complete Irrigation System How to Build a Complete Irrigation System Presented by Jordan Valley Conservation Gardens Foundation at Conservation Garden Park July 14, 2012 : Irrigation systems can be confusing to install. Come to this special hands on demonstration to learn everything you need to know about building your own irrigation system, including drip systems	Jordan Valley Conservation Gardens Foundation	07/14/12	West Jordan
Junior Ranger: Big, Burley Bison Junior Ranger: Big, Burley Bison Presented by Utah State Parks at Antelope Island State Park July 14, 2012 Join the Park Naturalist at the Visitor Center Amphitheater to learn all about the largest animal on the Island! This program is geared towards children ages 6-12 but anyone is welcome.	Utah State Parks	07/14/12	Syracuse
Junior Ranger: Everybody Needs a Home Junior Ranger: Everybody Needs a Home Presented by Utah State Parks at Antelope Island State Park May 26, 2012 Antelope Island is home to many different plants and animals that depend on this land for survival. Just who does live here, and how and where do they live? Children ages 6-12 are invited to come and find out during this one hour program designed to get kids excited about nature.	Utah State Parks	05/26/12	Syracuse
Junior Ranger: Feathered Friends Junior Ranger: Feathered Friends Presented by Utah State Parks at Antelope Island State Park June 23, 2012 What makes a bird a bird? What makes shorebirds unique? Why are there so many birds at Great Salt Lake? Children ages 6-12 are invited to come and discover the answers to these questions during this one hour program designed to get kids excited about nature.	Utah State Parks	06/23/12	Syracuse
Junior Ranger: Sea Monkeys of Great Salt Lake Junior Ranger: Sea Monkeys of Great Salt Lake Presented by Utah State Parks at Antelope Island State Park June 30, 2012 Not much can live in water as salty as Great Salt Lake so those that do have some pretty cool adaptations. Children ages 6-12 are invited to come and learn all about Brine Shrimp, also known as "Sea Monkeys".	Utah State Parks	06/30/12	Syracuse
Labor Day Weekend Sidewalk Sale at Gardner Village Labor Day Weekend Sidewalk Sale at Gardner Village Presented by Gardner Village at Gardner Village August 31-September 3, 2012 Enjoy the late summer air at our Labor Day Weekend Sidewalk Sale. You'll find exceptional bargains and deals along the brick paths of Gardner Village. It’ll truly be a shoppers delight! Shops will be open from 10 am to 8 pm on Friday, Saturday and Monday. Archibald's Restaurant will be open 11 am to 8 pm on Monday.	Gardner Village	08/31/12- 09/03/12	West Jordan
Lava Tube Hike Lava Tube Hike Presented by Utah State Parks at Snow Canyon State Park May 25, 2012 Join park staff for a two-mile, roundtrip hike and the chance to explore the unique formations of a lava tube!	Utah State Parks	05/25/12	Salt Lake City
Life and Time of Lake Bonneville Life and Time of Lake Bonneville Presented by Utah State Parks at Antelope Island State Park June 21, 2012 Meet with the Park Naturalist at Visitor Center Theater to discover the intriguing past of this ancient granddaddy lake of Great Salt Lake.	Utah State Parks	06/21/12	Syracuse
Life and Time of Lake Bonneville Life and Time of Lake Bonneville Presented by Utah State Parks at Antelope Island State Park July 5, 2012 Meet with the Park Naturalist at Visitor Center Theater to discover the intriguing past of this ancient granddaddy lake of Great Salt Lake.	Utah State Parks	07/05/12	Syracuse
Life and Times of Lake Bonneville Life and Times of Lake Bonneville Presented by Utah State Parks at Antelope Island State Park May 24, 2012 Meet with the Park Naturalist in the Visitor Center Theater to discover the intriguing past of this ancient granddaddy lake of Great Salt Lake.	Utah State Parks	05/24/12	Syracuse
Life and Times of Lake Bonneville Life and Times of Lake Bonneville Presented by Utah State Parks at Antelope Island State Park June 7, 2012 Meet with the Park Naturalist in the Visitor Center Theater to discover the intriguing past of this ancient granddaddy lake of Great Salt Lake.	Utah State Parks	06/07/12	Syracuse
Meet the Birds! Meet the Birds! Presented by Natural History Museum of Utah - Rio Tinto Center at Natural History Museum of Utah - Rio Tinto Center June 30, 2012 This is your opportunity to learn more about birds of prey and what HawkWatch International is doing to protect them and our shared environment.	Natural History Museum of Utah - Rio Tinto Center	06/30/12	Salt Lake City
Meet the Birds! Meet the Birds! Presented by Natural History Museum of Utah - Rio Tinto Center at Natural History Museum of Utah - Rio Tinto Center August 25, 2012 This is your opportunity to learn more about birds of prey and what HawkWatch International is doing to protect them and our shared environment.	Natural History Museum of Utah - Rio Tinto Center	08/25/12	Salt Lake City
Owls: Super Duper Mouse Traps Owls: Super Duper Mouse Traps Presented by Utah State Parks at Antelope Island State Park June 9, 2012 Several species of owls call Antelope Island home. Come learn about these nocturnal hunters and the many adaptations that make them superb mouse traps.	Utah State Parks	06/09/12	Syracuse
Star Party! Star Party! Presented by Utah State Parks at Antelope Island State Park June 23, 2012 Join park staff and members of the Ogden Astronomical Society for an evening of wonder as we turn our gaze upward. Meet at White Rock Bay Day Use Area just before sunset to look at the sun through a Solar Scope, followed by a 20 minute presentation about space.	Utah State Parks	06/23/12	Syracuse
Sustainable Landscape Design Sustainable Landscape Design Presented by Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District at Conservation Garden Park June 9, 2012 Properly done designs with waterwise and native plants fit Utah’s high-altitude desert and survive better than the alternative. Find out how to fit your landscape into our climate	Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District	06/09/12	West Jordan
Targa Utah Targa Utah Presented by Targa Utah at Miller Motorsports Park October 6-October 7, 2012 The second Annual TARGA Utah ultimate road adventure of the year will be held at Miller Motorsports Park in Tooele, Utah. This fun family event is for anyone who enjoys local history and motoring through scenic canyons. Yes, you can win the bragging rights and personal fulfillment of not only completing the adventure, but making your donation to a worthwhile cause.	Targa Utah	10/06/12- 10/07/12	Tooele
The Best Kept Secrets of Lawn Care The Best Kept Secrets of Lawn Care Presented by Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District at Conservation Garden Park July 12, 2012 : Is your lawn getting the better of you? Find out the little known secrets to improve the color and health of your grass and become the envy of your neighborhood	Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District	07/12/12	West Jordan
Transit of Venus: Solar Viewing Transit of Venus: Solar Viewing Presented by Utah State Parks at Antelope Island State Park June 5, 2012 Join park staff and members of the Ogden Astronomical Society for a rare event. A transit occurs when Venus passes directly between the sun and the earth. The most recent transit of Venus was in 2004. The June 5, 2012 transit of Venus will be the last time this event takes place until 2117.	Utah State Parks	06/05/12	Syracuse
Turning Over the Garden: Fall Time Yard and Garden Care Turning Over the Garden: Fall Time Yard and Garden Care Presented by Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District at Conservation Garden Park September 13, 2012 Perplexed about what to do with your garden in the fall? We’ll show you how to put your yard to bed for the winter.	Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District	09/13/12	West Jordan
Urban Challenge Utah Urban Challenge Utah Presented by Make-A-Wish Foundation of Utah at The Gallivan Center June 9, 2012 Utah's toughest, wackiest competitors will take to the streets of Salt Lake, navigating their way to different landmarks and local businesses, where they will complete tasks that challenge the body, mind and senses. Participants can run, bike or use public transportation to get from one challenge to the next.	Make-A-Wish Foundation of Utah	06/09/12	Salt Lake City
Venomous Reptiles Venomous Reptiles Presented by Ogden Nature Center at Ogden Nature Center May 19, 2012 Learn how to identify the difference between a venomous and non-venomous species with an up-close encounter with a snake. Pre-registration is required for all participants. Pre-registration and pre-payment is required for anyone registering a group of five or more students.	Ogden Nature Center	05/19/12	Ogden
Waterwise Perennials Tour Waterwise Perennials Tour Presented by Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District at Conservation Garden Park June 16, 2012 Come to the Garden to find out which plants are at their peak during the summer. This is a tour, so please bring your walking shoes and sun protection	Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District	06/16/12	West Jordan
Waterwise Trees and Shrubs Tour Waterwise Trees and Shrubs Tour Presented by Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District at Conservation Garden Park May 24, 2012 Not all trees and shrubs are created equal. On this special tour of the Garden, find out which are best suited to Utah's climate.	Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District	05/24/12	West Jordan
Wild Wednesday: Accipiters - Aces of the Forest Wild Wednesday: Accipiters - Aces of the Forest Presented by Ogden Nature Center at Ogden Nature Center May 30, 2012 Sharpies! Coops! Goshawks! Utah is home to these three types of Accipiters, also known as the true hawks. Meet the Ogden Nature Center's own goshawk and discover how Accipiters survive in the forests.	Ogden Nature Center	05/30/12	Ogden
Wild Wednesday: Our National Symbol - A Memorial Day Program Wild Wednesday: Our National Symbol - A Memorial Day Program Presented by Ogden Nature Center at Ogden Nature Center May 23, 2012 Did you know the Bald Eagle had to compete with the turkey to become our national symbol? It's true! Join them for a special Memorial Day program with the Ogden Nature Center's own Bald Eagle, Des Ta Te. Come learn about these special birds and hear how they finally became our national symbol.	Ogden Nature Center	05/23/12	Ogden
Wild Wednesdays Presents "Accipiters: Aces of the Forest" Wild Wednesdays Presents "Accipiters: Aces of the Forest" Presented by Ogden Nature Center at Ogden Nature Center August 22, 2012 Sharpies! Coops! Goshawks! Utah is home to these three types of Accipiters, also known as the true hawks. Meet the Nature Center's own goshawk and discover how Accipiters survive in the forests.	Ogden Nature Center	08/22/12	Ogden
Wild Wednesdays Presents "Crazy and Curious Corvids" Wild Wednesdays Presents "Crazy and Curious Corvids" Presented by Ogden Nature Center at Ogden Nature Center August 15, 2012 Join them for one of their favorite Wild Wednesday program focused on some of the smartest groups of birds in their world - the corvids. Listen to a true tale about a special raven and then meet the Ogden Nature Center's most curious and playful raven Cronk.	Ogden Nature Center	08/15/12	Ogden
Wild Wednesdays Presents "Dip Into Summer" Wild Wednesdays Presents "Dip Into Summer" Presented by Ogden Nature Center at Ogden Nature Center July 18, 2012 The dog days of summer are finally here! There's no better time to grab a net and explore what lives within our ponds. You never know what or who you might find.	Ogden Nature Center	07/18/12	Ogden
Wild Wednesdays Presents "Endangered in Utah" Wild Wednesdays Presents "Endangered in Utah" Presented by Ogden Nature Center at Ogden Nature Center June 6, 2012 With the help of Des Ta Te our bald eagle and Laser our desert tortoise discover what it means to be an endangered species. Learn what causes animals and plants to become endangered and what you can do to help.	Ogden Nature Center	06/06/12	Ogden
Wild Wednesdays Presents "Excellent Eagles" Wild Wednesdays Presents "Excellent Eagles" Presented by Ogden Nature Center at Ogden Nature Center August 8, 2012 Join them as their golden eagle and our bald eagle make a special Wild Wednesday appearance! Their two resident eagles will be on hand as they learn about eagle ecology, why we must protect these special birds, and their important place in the history of their country.	Ogden Nature Center	08/08/12	Ogden
Wild Wednesdays Presents "Fantastic Falcons" Wild Wednesdays Presents "Fantastic Falcons" Presented by Ogden Nature Center at Ogden Nature Center August 1, 2012 What can dive at over 200 miles per hour? What has a beak that acts like a can opener? Falcons! Spend time observing two live falcons and watch one of them take flight. Meet a falconer and learn about the art of falconry while discovering what makes these birds so fast and so fascinating.	Ogden Nature Center	08/01/12	Ogden
Wild Wednesdays Presents "Owl Tales" Wild Wednesdays Presents "Owl Tales" Presented by Ogden Nature Center at Ogden Nature Center June 27, 2012 Are owls really wise? Get the answer to that question and many others as they meet three different owls and decode the mysteries that surround these amazing birds.	Ogden Nature Center	06/27/12	Ogden