Events

All listed events are free and open to the public. Space is limited; registration required unless otherwise noted. Program registration is held two days preceding the scheduled event. Register by phone or in person. For more information or to register for a program contact park staff at (435) 628-2255.

Are you a school group, family reunion, or other large gathering who are interested in a program? Contact the Park Naturalist directly for scheduling options. They can be reached at phenixjohnson@utah.gov

Download a printable version of the calendar here.

Recurring Events

Lecture Series–Birds of Snow Canyon

Fridays, 1 pm – 2 pm

We will continue our Friday bring-your-own-lunch lectures in March. This month’s topic will be the birds of the park.

04/05: Intro to Birding
04/12: Raptors
04/19: Songbirds
04/26: Charismatic Birds of the Park

No registration required, meet at Campground Picnic Area

Johnson Canyon Guided Hikes

Fridays and Sundays, 9 am – 11 am

Starting in the Spring, hiking in Johnson Canyon is limited to ranger-guided hikes for habitat protection. Friday. Join us to learn about the park’s riparian habitat, geology, and the vulnerable species that call Johnson Canyon home.

Registration begins two days prior to the event. Call 435-627-2255

Regular Programs

Saturday 4/20, 8:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Bug Bonanza

Bugs get a bad rap in today’s world, despite the fact they support much of the ecosystem. Join us as we search for scorpions and moths, and learn how important these critters are.

Registration begins 4/18
Call 435-628-2255

Sunday 4/21, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Secret Life of Wildflowers

Wildflowers are a wonderful sight to see, but so much more is going on behind the scenes. Come hike with us to learn these beauty’s secrets.

Registration begins 4/19
Call 435-628-2255

Saturday 4/27, 9:00 am – 10:30 am

Lava Lands

Dive deeper into the geology of Snow Canyon, quite literally! Join park staff as we climb into one of the lava tubes you will find here in the park.

Registration begins 4/25
Call 435-628-2255

Saturday 4/27, 11:30 am – 2:30 pm

Tortoise Meet & Greet

Snow Canyon is thrilled to host the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources for a close-up experience with the Mojave desert tortoise.
Biologists will be on-site to answer questions at this educational, family-friendly event.

Chuckwalla Trailhead. While the event is free, participants are encouraged to register in advance on Eventbrite.

Please check below for activities that you can print and do during your next visit to Snow Canyon.

Desert Tortoise Awareness

Watch Ann McLuckie, Wildlife Biologist with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, take a morning hike in Snow Canyon State Park and look for signs of tortoise. Learn more about the Desert Tortoise and their unique desert adaptations.

Nature’s Bounty
(activity/handout)

To live in this region, earliest inhabitants of the area learned to use the natural resources available to them. From West Canyon Road, learn to identify a few of the canyon’s native plants and some of their traditional uses. Use link below to download the activity:

https://stateparks.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2020/09/Natures-Bounty-handout-1.pdf

Sand Dunes Bingo
(activity/handout)

Visit the Sand Dunes area and see how many features you can find. Four in a row is Bingo! Use link below to download the activity:

https://stateparks.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2020/10/Sand-Dunes-Bingo.pdf

Make a ‘Big Dipper Star Clock’
(activity/handout from Big Dipper Star Clock 2006, Astronomy From the Ground Up)

You don’t need a watch to tell what time it is at night as long as you can find the Big Dipper. Long before digital watches or even grandfather clocks, people used the sky to tell time at night. Follow their example and build a star clock that you can use to tell time by the stars. Use link below to download the activity:

https://stateparks.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2020/09/BigDipperStarClock.pdf