Jordan River at 4800 South
Leader: Ian Batterman, 920-360-0805 (text), imbatterman@gmail.com
The Jordan River is a wonderful place to see migrating birds and one of the best places to see them is between 4500 South and 5400 South in Murray. Meet at the Confluence trail parking lot (677 West 4800 South, Murray) at 7:30 AM. Contact Ian if you plan to attend.
Physical Difficulty: EASY
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Accessibility Notes: Easy, Level trail, Paved trail
Leader: Cooper Farr—785.764.9592
Email: cooperf@tracyaviary.org
Join Cooper Farr, Director of Conservation at Tracy Aviary, for a morning of birding. We can expect waterfowl, wintering songbirds, and raptors.
Meet at 8:00 AM at the Redwood Trailhead Park (2320 South 1100 West)
Contact Cooper if you plan to attend.
X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:0 X-COLOR:009c17 X-SHOW-END-TIME:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220426T063000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220426T130000 UID:7B110763-F9AD-4FCD-AA6F-654805F546D7 SUMMARY:Antelope Island Causeway & Farmington Bay CREATED:20220216T042020Z DTSTAMP:20220216T042020Z URL:https://greatsaltlakeaudubon.org/events/full-calendar/antelope-island-causeway-farmington-bay-2 DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Due to COVID, contact field trip leader to verify that field trip is going ahead as scheduled.\NAccessibility Notes: Easy, Level trail, Paved-unpaved combination, Restroom available\NLeader: Bryant Olsen \NEmail: bryant_olsen@yahoo.com\NMeet at the entrance to Antelope Island State Park at 6:30 AM. Bird along the causeway looking for ducks and early spring migrants. Later part of the day is spent at Farmington Bay. \NContact Bryant if you plan to attend. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:NOTE: Due to COVID, contact field trip leader to verify that field trip is going ahead as scheduled.
Accessibility Notes: Easy, Level trail, Paved-unpaved combination, Restroom available
Leader: Bryant Olsen
Email: bryant_olsen@yahoo.com
Meet at the entrance to Antelope Island State Park at 6:30 AM. Bird along the causeway looking for ducks and early spring migrants. Later part of the day is spent at Farmington Bay.
Contact Bryant if you plan to attend.
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Leader: John Middleton—801.707.9182 - john.middleton0@gmail.com
Bird along the Jordan River starting from the Day Riverside Library and walking north. The trail is mostly paved with lots of riparian habitat. Meet at the Day-Riverside Library parking lot at 1575 West 1000 North. Contact John if you plan to attend.
X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:0 X-COLOR:009c17 X-SHOW-END-TIME:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20221026T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20221026T193000 UID:A6935829-BCBC-49CD-9EC1-BF49181F701A SUMMARY:Pre Fall Forum discussion of Jonathan Meiburg's book "A Most Remarkable Creature" CREATED:20221024T173852Z DTSTAMP:20221024T173852Z URL:https://greatsaltlakeaudubon.org/events/full-calendar/pre-fall-forum-discussion-of-jonathan-meiburg-s-book-a-most-remarkable-creature DESCRIPTION:Pre Fall Forum discussion of Jonathan Meiburg's book "A Most Remarkable Creature: The Hidden Life and Epic Journey of the World's Smartest Birds of Prey"\NJoin us via Zoom for discussion of this fascinating book. Plan to share something about the book that was notable to you:\Nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/89142322964?pwd=Qm1QNzFQRyt5YUU5WlJLMUxZc0lJUT09\NMeeting ID: 891 4232 2964Passcode: 632133\N X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Pre Fall Forum discussion of Jonathan Meiburg's book "A Most Remarkable Creature: The Hidden Life and Epic Journey of the World's Smartest Birds of Prey"
Join us via Zoom for discussion of this fascinating book. Plan to share something about the book that was notable to you:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89142322964?pwd=Qm1QNzFQRyt5YUU5WlJLMUxZc0lJUT09
Meeting ID: 891 4232 2964
Passcode: 632133
X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:208 X-COLOR:009c17 X-SHOW-END-TIME:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230316T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230316T100000 UID:6C6414DD-01DE-4F02-B2E4-7F7FF9E0AAD4 SUMMARY:Henefer Sage Grouse Lek CREATED:20230316T152110Z DTSTAMP:20230316T152110Z URL:https://greatsaltlakeaudubon.org/events/full-calendar/henefer-sage-grouse-lek-2 DESCRIPTION:Leader: John Neill—801.231.2019Email: neilljc@yahoo.com\NThe Henefer Lek is a well-known Greater Sage-Grouse display ground on the Morgan and Summit County line. We will meet at the Walmart 2705 E. Parleys Way to give directions,We will meet at the Walmart 2705 E. Parleys Way to give directions, and go over rules for observing without disturbing the displaying grouse.\N\NArrive around one hour before sunrise\NThe Lek straddles the road, so proceed with caution and drive slowly when approaching the lek\NTake the pull-off on the right side of the road\NTurn your car and lights off\NPlease remain in your car; your car acts as a blind and you are less likely to disturb the grouse from your car\NIf you open your car windows, keep your voices low and movements slow\NPlease remain until the grouse disperse, about 1.5 hrs after sunrise\N X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Leader: John Neill—801.231.2019
Email: neilljc@yahoo.com
The Henefer Lek is a well-known Greater Sage-Grouse display ground on the Morgan and Summit County line. We will meet at the Walmart 2705 E. Parleys Way to give directions,We will meet at the Walmart 2705 E. Parleys Way to give directions, and go over rules for observing without disturbing the displaying grouse.
Accessibility Notes: Easy, Restroom Available, Paved-Unpaved Combination Trail, Level Trail, Benches Available
Leader: Linda Johnson—801.865.2700
Email: mnczech@gmail.com
Walk on a flat, mostly unpaved trail featuring riparian and wooded habitat on both sides of the river. Meet at Arrowhead Park located at 593 West 4800 South.
Contact Linda if you plan to attend.
When: June 25, 2023 7:00 am - 11:00 am
Where: City Creek Canyon
Leader: Charles Hurd
charlesehurd91@gmail.com - 801.518.1730
City Creek Canyon is a riparian oasis. Meet at the gate to the upper canyon off Bonneville Boulevard.
Contact Charles if you wish to attend.
Difficulty Rating: Moderately Level, Paved-Unpaved Trail Combination, Restrooms Available
Make sure to check out our Revised COVID Guidelines for Field Trips, updated March 2023 in advance of attending.
X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:0 X-COLOR:009c17 X-SHOW-END-TIME:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230715T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230715T110000 UID:A0F98DF0-63D8-4A98-9778-8B76E26BE176 SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Jordan River, Arrowhead Park, Murray CREATED:20230710T192357Z DTSTAMP:20230710T192357Z URL:https://greatsaltlakeaudubon.org/events/full-calendar/cancelled-jordan-river-arrowhead-park-murray DESCRIPTION:This field trip has been cancelled this month. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This field trip has been cancelled this month.
X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:275 X-COLOR:009c17 X-SHOW-END-TIME:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230808T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230808T120000 UID:7C0E9AE0-0D21-4800-B2E7-3BE11EA439BD SUMMARY:Alta, Trails & High-Elevation Habitats CREATED:20230616T233426Z DTSTAMP:20230616T233426Z URL:https://greatsaltlakeaudubon.org/events/full-calendar/alta-trails-high-elevation-habitats DESCRIPTION:Dear GSLA Members & Friends, When: August 8, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Where: Alta Leader: Vivian Schneggenburger vivschneggs@gmail.com - 801.518.1730\NSee high altitude species' in a beautiful alpine setting.\NContact Vivian if you plan to attend.\N Difficulty Rating: Strenuous, Restrooms Available\NMake sure to check out our Revised COVID Guidelines for Field Trips, updated March 2023 in advance of attending. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Dear GSLA Members & Friends,See high altitude species' in a beautiful alpine setting.
Contact Vivian if you plan to attend.
Make sure to check out our Revised COVID Guidelines for Field Trips, updated March 2023 in advance of attending.
X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:315 X-COLOR:009c17 X-SHOW-END-TIME:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240116T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240116T200000 UID:279167E8-9A02-4726-9743-52808975831D SUMMARY:Birds 'n Bites: Birds in the City - A Look into the Urban Ecology of Birds CREATED:20231228T042845Z DTSTAMP:20231228T042845Z URL:https://greatsaltlakeaudubon.org/events/full-calendar/birds-n-bites-birds-in-the-city-a-look-into-the-urban-ecology-of-birds DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Tuesday, January 16 at 7:00 PM for a virtual presentation with Elias Johnson, undergraduate student at Brigham Young University, and Gonzalo ‘Gonz’ Ramírez, Postdoctoral Research Scholar at Arizona State University.\NExplore the lives of city birds. Learn how they survive, adapt, and deal with challenges in our urban environment. Discover what we can do to support them.\NJohnson is studying biodiversity and conservation and has worked with multiple environmental advocacy groups throughout Utah. Ramírez’s academic interests are morphometrics, vertebrate biology and urban ecology. Prior to his appointment at ASU, he studied biology at Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México where he started his career as a paleontologist and later accomplished his dream of studying bird populations in the Pedregal de San Ángel. Ramírez has published articles related to native and exotic species dynamics, as well as the effect of migratory birds on resident bird populations.\NRegister in advance for this meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Please join us on Tuesday, January 16 at 7:00 PM for a virtual presentation with Elias Johnson, undergraduate student at Brigham Young University, and Gonzalo ‘Gonz’ Ramírez, Postdoctoral Research Scholar at Arizona State University.
Explore the lives of city birds. Learn how they survive, adapt, and deal with challenges in our urban environment. Discover what we can do to support them.
Johnson is studying biodiversity and conservation and has worked with multiple environmental advocacy groups throughout Utah. Ramírez’s academic interests are morphometrics, vertebrate biology and urban ecology. Prior to his appointment at ASU, he studied biology at Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México where he started his career as a paleontologist and later accomplished his dream of studying bird populations in the Pedregal de San Ángel. Ramírez has published articles related to native and exotic species dynamics, as well as the effect of migratory birds on resident bird populations.
Register in advance for this meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:586 X-COLOR:009c17 X-SHOW-END-TIME:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240406T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240406T113000 UID:10F3C115-C2DE-4CBD-92BD-975633772724 SUMMARY:Fledglings Club - Wonderbloom Nature Playschool CREATED:20240301T040306Z DTSTAMP:20240301T040306Z URL:https://greatsaltlakeaudubon.org/events/full-calendar/fledglings-club-wonderbloom-nature-playschool-2 DESCRIPTION:Where: Wonderbloom Nature Playschool at 1580 Vine St, Murray from 10:00-11:30 AM\NFledglings Club is BACK! Do you have a young birder in your life? Are you looking for fun outdoor activities to do with your children or grandchildren? The GSLA Fledglings Club is resuming its monthly meet-ups! The Fledgling Club is for kids (ages three to eight) who have an interest in birds and other wildlife. Children will begiven the opportunity to learn about our local wildlife and ecosystems. Activities and information are geared towards young children, but all ages are welcome.\NCelebrate Dark Skies Week! Learn about nocturnal animals, why dark skies matter, what you can do to protect dark skies and make window decorations to prevent birds from hitting your windows at home. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Where: Wonderbloom Nature Playschool at 1580 Vine St, Murray from 10:00-11:30 AM
Fledglings Club is BACK! Do you have a young birder in your life? Are you looking for fun outdoor activities to do with your children or grandchildren? The GSLA Fledglings Club is resuming its monthly meet-ups! The Fledgling Club is for kids (ages three to eight) who have an interest in birds and other wildlife. Children will begiven the opportunity to learn about our local wildlife and ecosystems. Activities and information are geared towards young children, but all ages are welcome.
Celebrate Dark Skies Week! Learn about nocturnal animals, why dark skies matter, what you can do to protect dark skies and make window decorations to prevent birds from hitting your windows at home.
X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:560 X-COLOR:009c17 X-SHOW-END-TIME:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241003T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241003T203000 UID:81AE09DA-EDCC-4B6C-AC5C-4AB63E3663A5 SUMMARY:Fall Forum - The Perfect Fence: Untangling the Meanings of Barbed Wire CREATED:20240925T014325Z DTSTAMP:20240925T014325Z URL:https://greatsaltlakeaudubon.org/events/full-calendar/fall-forum-the-perfect-fence-untangling-the-meanings-of-barbed-wir DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our Annual Fall Forum focused on The Perfect Fence: Untangling the Meanings of Barbed Wire, with authors Lyn Ellen Bennett and Scott Abbott—event scheduled for October 3 at Westminster University, Gore Auditorium. \NIn The Perfect Fence, Bennett and Abbott explore the multiple uses and meanings of barbed wire, a technological innovation that contributes to America’s shift from a pastoral ideal to an industrial one. They survey the vigorous public debate over the benign or “infernal” fence, investigate legislative attempts to ban or regulate wire fences as a result of public outcry, and demonstrate how the industry responded to ameliorate the image of its barbed product. (Texas A&M U Press)\NLyn Ellen Bennett is professor of history at Utah Valley University. Her research focuses on the American West, gender, and material culture studies. Scott Abbott is a professor of humanities, philosophy, and integrated studies at Utah Valley University. He is the author of five books, most recently, Immortal for Quite Some Time: Fraternal Meditations.Reception at 6 PMProgram at 7 PM X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Please join us for our Annual Fall Forum focused on The Perfect Fence: Untangling the Meanings of Barbed Wire, with authors Lyn Ellen Bennett and Scott Abbott—event scheduled for October 3 at Westminster University, Gore Auditorium.
In The Perfect Fence, Bennett and Abbott explore the multiple uses and meanings of barbed wire, a technological innovation that contributes to America’s shift from a pastoral ideal to an industrial one. They survey the vigorous public debate over the benign or “infernal” fence, investigate legislative attempts to ban or regulate wire fences as a result of public outcry, and demonstrate how the industry responded to ameliorate the image of its barbed product. (Texas A&M U Press)
Lyn Ellen Bennett is professor of history at Utah Valley University. Her research focuses on the American West, gender, and material culture studies. Scott Abbott is a professor of humanities, philosophy, and integrated studies at Utah Valley University. He is the author of five books, most recently, Immortal for Quite Some Time: Fraternal Meditations.
Reception at 6 PM
Program at 7 PM
Leader: John Middleton — 801-707-9182
Email: john.middleton0@gmail.com
Map: Link
Join our monthly bird survey in this mostly riparian area. Meet by the golf cart bridge on Hwy. 65 for a morning of birding.
Contact John if you plan to attend.
Difficulty Rating: Moderate, Paved-Unpaved Combination Trail, Moderately Level Trail, Restroom Available
Please note, photographs may be taken at this event and your image may be used in connection with the promotion of GSLA's programs and events
LAST-MODIFIED:20250426T202506Z SEQUENCE:0 X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:377 X-COLOR:009c17 X-SHOW-END-TIME:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250916T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250916T203000 UID:6490C8F9-13EC-4927-9E58-75AE574AE800 SUMMARY:Birds 'n Bites - "Persnickety Pelicans: Challenges and Insights of Studying Utah's Great White Bird" CREATED:20250901T175601Z DTSTAMP:20250901T175601Z URL:https://greatsaltlakeaudubon.org/events/full-calendar/birds-n-bites-persnickety-pelicans-challenges-and-insights-of-studying-utahs-great-white-bird DESCRIPTION:Program Highlight: Great Salt Lake is home to Utah'sonly large breeding colony of American White Pelicans, but studying these fascinating birds is a particularly difficult endeavor. Join Aimee Van Tatenhove, who studied Utah's American White Pelican as a model species for her PhD thesis, on a journey through the Great Salt Lake mud to understand what it's like to study Utah's pelicans and what research shows is threatening the health and persistence of this unique pelican colony.\NAbout the Speaker: Van Tatenhove is a quantitative ecologist and a Rose postdoctoral fellow at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, focused on data integration and advancing quantitative methods for estimating avian vital rates and population trends. Aimee earned a Ph.D at Utah State University, drawing on the American White Pelican (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos) as a model species to refine methods for estimating avian migratory connectivity and survival, predicting space use of avian species with weather radar, and assessing the impacts ofenviron mental drivers on species declines.\NClick Here for the Zoom registration link. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Program Highlight: Great Salt Lake is home to Utah'sonly large breeding colony of American White Pelicans, but studying these fascinating birds is a particularly difficult endeavor. Join Aimee Van Tatenhove, who studied Utah's American White Pelican as a model species for her PhD thesis, on a journey through the Great Salt Lake mud to understand what it's like to study Utah's pelicans and what research shows is threatening the health and persistence of this unique pelican colony.
About the Speaker: Van Tatenhove is a quantitative ecologist and a Rose postdoctoral fellow at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, focused on data integration and advancing quantitative methods for estimating avian vital rates and population trends. Aimee earned a Ph.D at Utah State University, drawing on the American White Pelican (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos) as a model species to refine methods for estimating avian migratory connectivity and survival, predicting space use of avian species with weather radar, and assessing the impacts ofenviron mental drivers on species declines.
Click Here for the Zoom registration link.
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T200446Z SEQUENCE:1303725 X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:239 X-COLOR:009c17 X-SHOW-END-TIME:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251021T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251021T203000 UID:97069B5C-B175-4639-9178-B43258AC3C21 SUMMARY: Birds 'n Bites - "Water Pilgramage: Where the Rivers End. Exploring the Rivers of Great Salt Lake, with Linda Dalton Walker, award winning photographer" CREATED:20250901T195407Z DTSTAMP:20250901T195407Z URL:https://greatsaltlakeaudubon.org/events/full-calendar/birds-n-bites-water-pilgramage-where-the-rivers-end-exploring-the-rivers-of-great-salt-lake-with-linda-dalton-walker-award-winning-photographer DESCRIPTION:Dear GSLA Members & Friends,\NWhen: Tuesday, October 21, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Where: In-person in the Chase Mill at Tracy Aviary Program Highlight: Join Linda Dalton Walker as she reveals the results of her two-year photographic pilgrimage documenting the rivers feeding Great Salt Lake—the Jordan, Weber, and Bear. After observing Great Salt Lake for over 70 years, Dalton became alarmed when she heard people say our lake is "doing great." Dalton wondered how the GSL could be doing so great when all she saw was its vast mudflats and dried shoreline. Dalton will share photographs and insights from her project, during which she collaborated with a nationally published poet and performance artist.\NAbout the Speaker: Dalton holds a B.S. from the University of Utah, an M.Ed. from Utah State University, and an art endorsement from the Utah State Office of Education. Dalton grew up in the arms of the Great Salt Lake, building sandcastles and floating in the salty water with her siblings. As an artist, her eye has turned toward the GSL and the 10 million birds who rely on us and our lake for survival. In 2024, Dalton was awarded "Highly Commended" by Bird Photographer of the Year for an image in the Urban Wildlife category—capturing a mother mallard rushing her ducklings to safety from a domestic cat.\NLocation: In person, in the Chase Mill at Tracy Aviary. As with all Birds 'n Bites, this program will be recorded.\NEmail: lindadaltonwalker77@gmail.com\NYou are invited to a Zoom meeting. When: Oct 21, 2025 07:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)\NRegister in advance for this meeting:https://us02web.zoom.us/ meeting/register/d61SKX- TRYmxDBlcV0udDQ\NAfter registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Dear GSLA Members & Friends,
When: Tuesday, October 21, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Where: In-person in the Chase Mill at Tracy Aviary Program Highlight: Join Linda Dalton Walker as she reveals the results of her two-year photographic pilgrimage documenting the rivers feeding Great Salt Lake—the Jordan, Weber, and Bear. After observing Great Salt Lake for over 70 years, Dalton became alarmed when she heard people say our lake is "doing great." Dalton wondered how the GSL could be doing so great when all she saw was its vast mudflats and dried shoreline. Dalton will share photographs and insights from her project, during which she collaborated with a nationally published poet and performance artist.
About the Speaker: Dalton holds a B.S. from the University of Utah, an M.Ed. from Utah State University, and an art endorsement from the Utah State Office of Education. Dalton grew up in the arms of the Great Salt Lake, building sandcastles and floating in the salty water with her siblings. As an artist, her eye has turned toward the GSL and the 10 million birds who rely on us and our lake for survival. In 2024, Dalton was awarded "Highly Commended" by Bird Photographer of the Year for an image in the Urban Wildlife category—capturing a mother mallard rushing her ducklings to safety from a domestic cat.
Location: In person, in the Chase Mill at Tracy Aviary. As with all Birds 'n Bites, this program will be recorded.
Email: lindadaltonwalker77@gmail.com
You are invited to a Zoom meeting. When: Oct 21, 2025 07:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting:https://us02web.zoom.us/ meeting/register/d61SKX- TRYmxDBlcV0udDQ
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T015853Z SEQUENCE:4169086 X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:556 X-COLOR:009c17 X-SHOW-END-TIME:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260421T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260421T203000 UID:5B923CC4-556D-4CCB-B9C8-5D441FD70A9A SUMMARY:Birds 'n Bites -- "Localscapes - Creating Your Ideal Waterwise Yard" w/ Madeline Sueltz CREATED:20260306T034428Z DTSTAMP:20260306T034428Z URL:https://greatsaltlakeaudubon.org/events/full-calendar/birds-n-bites-localscapes-creating-your-ideal-waterwise-yard-w-madeline-sueltz DESCRIPTION:Birds 'n Bites: "Localscapes -- Creating Your Ideal Waterwise Yard" with Madeline Sueltz\NAt the Chase Mill in Tracy Aviary\NExplore your local water system, see inspiring neighborhood gardens, and learn practical Localscape principles.\NAbout the Speaker:\NMadeline Sueltz works to inspire Utahns to conserve water by making water wise swaps in their landscapes.\NPlease note, you will have to go inside the Aviary to access the Chase Mill X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Birds 'n Bites: "Localscapes -- Creating Your Ideal Waterwise Yard" with Madeline Sueltz
At the Chase Mill in Tracy Aviary
Explore your local water system, see inspiring neighborhood gardens, and learn practical Localscape principles.
About the Speaker:
Madeline Sueltz works to inspire Utahns to conserve water by making water wise swaps in their landscapes.
Please note, you will have to go inside the Aviary to access the Chase Mill
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T034428Z SEQUENCE:0 X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:110 X-COLOR:009c17 X-SHOW-END-TIME:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260519T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260519T203000 UID:160A3157-36F3-4D00-8556-999C227E5A23 SUMMARY:Birds 'n Bites -- "All About Bees (Not Honeybees) and Utah Fireflies" w/ Kate Hunter CREATED:20260423T160606Z DTSTAMP:20260423T160606Z URL:https://greatsaltlakeaudubon.org/events/full-calendar/birds-n-bites-all-about-bees-not-honeybees-and-utah-fireflies-w-kate-hunter DESCRIPTION:RSVP - Birds 'n Bites: All About Bees (Not Honeybees) and Utah Fireflies\NAt the Mill House in Tracy Aviary\NCome learn about the sweat bees, polystyrene bees, blue orchard bees, alfalfa-cutting bees, plus Utah fireflies and how to see them. Kate Hunter will be sharing all of her favorite facts about the other 21,000 species of bees that are not honeybees. \NAbout the Speaker:\N \NKate Hunter, Ph.D., is the Director of Education at Stokes Nature Center where she leads and plans programs centered around nature education. She earns her Ph.D. this May in Biology studying bees and their immune responses.\NPlease note, you will have to go inside the Aviary to access the Mill House X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:RSVP - Birds 'n Bites: All About Bees (Not Honeybees) and Utah Fireflies
At the Mill House in Tracy Aviary
Come learn about the sweat bees, polystyrene bees, blue orchard bees, alfalfa-cutting bees, plus Utah fireflies and how to see them. Kate Hunter will be sharing all of her favorite facts about the other 21,000 species of bees that are not honeybees.
About the Speaker:
Kate Hunter, Ph.D., is the Director of Education at Stokes Nature Center where she leads and plans programs centered around nature education. She earns her Ph.D. this May in Biology studying bees and their immune responses.
Please note, you will have to go inside the Aviary to access the Mill House
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Information on Basin & Range 2026 can be found here.
Registration is now full.
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