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Programs & Events

Free community events at Rock Cliff Nature Center, Jordanelle State Park. 1–2 events per month for families, homeschoolers, and anyone curious about the natural world.

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Always Free

All programming is community-funded and free to attend.

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Family Friendly

Designed for all ages– kids, parents, grandparents welcome.

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Jordanelle State Park

Rock Cliff Nature Center, Wasatch Back, Utah.

What We've Done

Past Programs

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Eagle Watch & Nesting Observation

Ecology Birds All Ages

Presented by Tim from Wasatch Mountain Institute

Spotting scopes set up along the reservoir by an active eagle nest. Participants watched nesting bald eagles, learned about raptor behavior and ecology, and identified other bird species. Over 50 attendees brought their own binoculars.

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Herbal Medicine Workshop

Herbalism Hands-On Adults & Teens

Presented by Skye Thompson, Program Director

Hands-on workshop identifying local medicinal plants and making traditional herbal remedies from scratch– including cough syrups, tinctures, and immune-supporting preparations. Participants took home their own creations.

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Beaver Ecology Walk

Ecology Walking All Ages

Presented by Local Beaver Ecologists

Guided walk to active beaver habitat along the Jordanelle reservoir. Learned how beavers engineer entire ecosystems, identified signs of beaver activity, and discussed the role of keystone species in wetland health.

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Bird Watching & Feeder Building

Birds Crafts Kids & Families

Presented by Bonsai Academy Team

Morning bird walk to identify local species by sight and sound, followed by a hands-on feeder-building activity. Each participant built and took home their own bird feeder. A family favorite.

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Valentine's Day Nature Cards

Seasonal Art Kids & Families

Presented by Skye Thompson

Seasonal event where families gathered natural materials– pressed flowers, feathers, bark– to create handmade Valentine's Day cards. A creative, grounding activity celebrating the intersection of art and nature.

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