Our Jordan River Conservation and Restoration Events are intended to be accessible and welcoming to community members of all ages and abilities. If you have a question or concern about participating in one of these events, contact Conservation Action Coordinator, Tori Bird at [email protected].
*All event activities subject to change. If changes are made volunteers will be notified as soon as possible.
**Registration for events opens on a quarterly basis.
July 13: 9 AM-12 PM 2nd Saturday Trail Cleanup – Join us and the Jordan River Commission for their Second Saturday #LoveYourWatershed event. We will be collecting trash and organic matter to keep it out of our waterways. Trash grabbers will be provided to aide in picking things us and wagons will be available for those that are unable to carry a trash bag. Location is TBD based on need and will be communicated out the week of the event.
July 17: 5:30-8:30 PM Floating Cleanup Beat the summer heat by joining us for a floating cleanup of the Jordan River. We will float a short portion of the river in canoes using trash grabbers and nets to clean up as we go. This is a fun and often times quite messy way to enjoy the river and help the wildlife that rely on it. Attendance is limited by the number of canoes that we can provide. It is very important to do one registration per group member for this event. If you do not do a registration for each individual in your group, we cannot guarantee a spot on a boat. If you have your own boat that you would like to bring, please contact Conservation Action Coordinator, Tori Bird at [email protected]. Location is TBD based on need and will be communicated out the week of the event.
August 1: 10 AM-12 PM Puncturevine Help us tackle that pesky puncturevine, also known as goats head, on a portion of the Jordan River Trail. Removing this invasive species helps other natives grow as well as keeps the trail safe and clear for people and animals. Removal will be done with weeding tools and will require stooping and bending. Tools and bags will be provided. Location is TBD based on need and will be communicated out the week of the event.
August 21: 6-8 PM Trail Cleanup Kit Creation Help the Jordan River Commission create trail cleanup kits for individuals and groups to use when they are recreating on the trail. This will help keep the Jordan River Trail and Parkway clean for both human and animal residents. Location TBD.
*All event activities subject to change. If changes are made volunteers will be notified as soon as possible.
**Registration for events opens on a quarterly basis.
September 7: 10 AM-1 PM Floating Cleanup Come out for our final floating cleanup of the year. We will float a short portion of the river in canoes using trash grabbers and nets to clean up as we go. This is a fun and often times quite messy way to enjoy the river and help the wildlife that rely on it. Attendance is limited by the number of canoes that we can provide. It is very important to do one registration per group member for this event. If you do not do a registration for each individual in your group, we cannot guarantee a spot on a boat. If you have your own boat that you would like to bring, please contact Conservation Action Coordinator, Tori Bird at [email protected]. Location is TBD based on need and will be communicated out the week of the event.
September 18: 6-8 PM Puncturevine Help us tackle that pesky puncturevine, also known as goats head, on a portion of the Jordan River Trail. Removing this invasive species helps other natives grow as well as keeps the trail safe and clear for people and animals. Removal will be done with weeding tools and will require stooping and bending. Tools and bags will be provided. Location is TBD based on need and will be communicated out the week of the event.
October 19: 10 AM-12 PM Tree Planting Did you know that the cold months are the best time of year to plant trees? Cold weather and lack of leaves allow the trees to send all of their energy into their roots to get established. They are called tall pot trees because they have a root system of 32 inches to get into the ground water. This event will involve digging deep holes with posthole diggers and planting native trees to improve bank stabilization and create habitat. Not up for digging? Fear not! You can help with getting trees to the diggers, back filling holes, or spreading native seed. Location is TBD based on need and will be communicated out the week of the event.
October 23: 6-8 PM TBD
November 9: 10 AM-12 PM Tree Planting This will be our final tree planting of the year. These trees have root structures that are 32-inches long. This helps them reach down into the water in the ground. They will spend all winter getting established so that they can take full advantage of the growing season in spring. This event will involve digging deep holes with posthole diggers and planting native trees to improve bank stabilization and create habitat. Digging not for you? You can still join us and help with getting trees to the diggers, back filling holes, or spreading native seed. Location is TBD based on need and will be communicated out the week of the event.
November 27: 6-8 PM TBD
December 14: 10 AM-12 PM 2nd Saturday Trail Cleanup Join us and the Jordan River Commission for their Second Saturday #LoveYourWatershed event. We will be collecting trash and organic matter to keep it out of our waterways. Trash grabbers will be provided to aide in picking things us and wagons will be available for those that are unable to carry a trash bag. Location is TBD based on need and will be communicated out the week of the event.
For more information and or questions about our various conservation programs, please contact: [email protected]