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2026 Scheduled Events

Beaver Detectives: A Winter Walk
Rock Cliff Nature Center
Saturday, January 31st @ 11am

WMI & Utah State join forces to locate the majestic beaver! Starting at our Nature Center, we’ll take a guided walk along the river as we search for signs of recent activity. Walk will be along the boardwalk with opportunities to go off-trail near the river.

Observing World Wetlands Day
Rock Cliff Nature Center
Wednesday, February 4th

Join us to explore Jordanelle’s wetlands and learn about the role that wetlands play in our lives.

Recycling the Bone ID Workshop
Rock Cliff Nature Center
Wednesday, February 11th @ 12:30pm

Learn tips and tools to identify bones found on the trail

Love in the Wild
Rock Cliff Nature Center
Saturday, February 14th @ 5pm

Slow down and gather by a campfire for this Valentine’s Day. Enjoy hot cocoa, stargazing, s’mores, and create a nature inspired Valentine together. A relaxed, romantic, family friendly evening for all to enjoy.

Dark Sky Collab with Kimball Art Center
Rock Cliff Nature Center
Friday, February 20 @ 6:30pm – 8:00pm

Join the Kimball Art Center and Wasatch Mountain Institute for an evening of stargazing and guided sketching at Jordanelle Reservoir! Observe constellations, planets, and deep-sky objects with telescopes under Utah’s dark skies, timed with a slim crescent moon.

Inspired by the historical “Harvard Computers” and the art of Erika Blumenfeld, you’ll create your own star maps and personal “light maps” that are both scientific and imaginative. Families are welcome to make their own constellations and art from guided observations.

Star Party Planetary Parade
Rock Cliff Nature Center
Saturday, February 28th @ 6pm – 9pm

On this day, six planets will be visible in the evening sky. Join us to view this planetary alignment and learn about our solar system!