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Alta Earth Day 2021

Presented by Alta Community Enrichment and Alta Ski Area and Alta Environmental Center at Alta Ski Area, Alta UT

Apr 17 2021

The day’s celebrations will feature events with our non-profit partners to get out into our beautiful mountain environment and gain awareness of the relationship between climate change and the future of the ski industry in Little Cottonwood Canyon.

Join Alta for its 12th annual community Alta Earth Day on Saturday, April 17th, 2021. This event encourages environmental stewardship, responsible recreation and awareness of the relationship between climate change and the future of the ski industry in Little Cottonwood Canyon and beyond. The day’s celebrations will feature events with our non-profit partners to get out into our beautiful mountain environment and gain some knowledge. Although this year's event will differ from year's past ... view more »

Join Alta for its 12th annual community Alta Earth Day on Saturday, April 17th, 2021. This event encourages environmental stewardship, responsible recreation and awareness of the relationship between climate change and the future of the ski industry in Little Cottonwood Canyon and beyond. The day’s celebrations will feature events with our non-profit partners to get out into our beautiful mountain environment and gain some knowledge. Although this year’s event will differ from year’s past without on the snow vendors, we still aim to connect our community with our environment.

Snowshoe with a Naturalist from Cottonwood Canyons Foundation: Look for animal tracks and learn about the wildlife that left them, all while surrounded by some of Utah’s most beautiful mountains. 1:00 – 3:00 PM. Registration currently full, email lhaven@cottonwoodanyons.org to get on the waitlist.
Birding on Skis with Tracy Aviary: Join Tracy Aviary’s expert birders this winter on skis in search of our feathered friends that call Alta home. 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Register at the link Register here.
Nestbox Monitoring on Snowshoes with Tracy Aviary: Tracy Aviary studies the behaviors of birds that nest in holes and hollows in the aspens and evergreen trees of the Alta Ski Area. 1:00 – 3:00 PM. Register Here
Tress and Skis with TreeUtah: Spend an hour learning about the tree species that live at Alta, the ecology of the forest, threats to the forest’s health, the ongoing efforts of Alta and TreeUtah to protect forest health, and what you can do to help. Lone Pine Gear Exchange will be donating one tree to be planted trough the One Tree Planted organization. Meet at the top of Sunnyside lift at the listed times. 1pm & 3:15pm. Registration not required.

Join us at a FREE virtual screening of the Story Of Plastic. This film traces the destructive lifespan of plastics across three continents and sheds light on a global movement calling for change. Learn where plastics end up once they leave the recycling bin. The Story Of Plastic chronicles the many stages of plastic production and the noxious wastes it leaves behind.

HOW TO WATCH: Sign up in advance via link below. Attendees will receive a link to stream the film from Alta Community Enrichment, expected delivery on April 22nd. You will have one week to watch the film at your own convenience. The link will be delivered to you at the email address you use to RSVP in eventbrite. Subtitles available.

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ADMISSION INFO

Free admission. See details above for registration links to events.

Phone: 8018321700

Email: environment@alta.com

Website: https://www.alta.com/events/alta-earth-day-2021

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Snowshoe with a Naturalist from Cottonwood Canyons Foundation: Look for animal tracks and learn about the wildlife that left them, all while surrounded by some of Utah's most beautiful mountains. 1:00 - 3:00 PM. Registration currently full, email lhaven@cottonwoodanyons.org to get on the waitlist.
Birding on Skis with Tracy Aviary: Join Tracy Aviary’s expert birders this winter on skis in search of our feathered friends that call Alta home. 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Register at the link Register here.
Nestbox Monitoring on Snowshoes with Tracy Aviary: Tracy Aviary studies the behaviors of birds that nest in holes and hollows in the aspens and evergreen trees of the Alta Ski Area. 1:00 - 3:00 PM. Register Here
Tress and Skis with TreeUtah: Spend an hour learning about the tree species that live at Alta, the ecology of the forest, threats to the forest’s health, the ongoing efforts of Alta and TreeUtah to protect forest health, and what you can do to help. Lone Pine Gear Exchange will be donating one tree to be planted trough the One Tree Planted organization. Meet at the top of Sunnyside lift at the listed times. 1pm & 3:15pm. Registration not required.