Upcoming Events
Nature’s Ninjas – Special Exhibit
Discover how animals from porcupines to geckos defend themselves against predators and explore some of nature’s wildest defensive adaptations. There will be live animal shows during the exhibit to get up-close-and-personal with some of nature’s most misunderstood animals. Uncover the secrets of how and why some animals develop their unique natural defenses. And, if you’re a member of Swaner, join the members only sneak peek party on January 31 from 4:30 – 6:30 pm.
Find out more »Swaner Nature Preserve: Nature’s Ninjas: Defenses of the Animal Kingdom
Discover how animals defend themselves against predators. From porcupines to geckos, explore some of nature’s wildest defensive adaptations.
Find out more »Swaner Nature Preserve: Dust on Snow
University of Utah geographer, Dr. S. McKenzie Skiles, shares her important research into the fascinating feedback loop involving Great Salt Lake, dust and accelerating snowmelt in the Wasatch Mountains, and how it threatens our drinking water and “The Greatest Snow on Earth.”
Find out more »Swaner Nature Preserve: Avian Adventures 1
Legendary Utah birder, Kenny Frisch, guides an early morning excursion to view and identify resident and migratory feathered friends on the Preserve.
Find out more »Firefly Exhibit
Wednesday - Sunday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. Did you know that there are fireflies on the Swaner Preserve? Learn about Utah’s Fireflies, an exhibit featuring the work of entomologist Christy Bills from the Natural History Museum of Utah.
Find out more »Saving the Monarchy: One Milkweed at a time
Monarch butterfly populations west of the Rocky Mountains are at an all-time low. Discuss their conservation status and community-science efforts to support them.
Find out more »International Migratory Bird Day
Did you know that the Swaner Preserve is a stopover point for many migratory birds? Learn more about the 150 species seen on the Preserve on International Migratory Bird Day.
Find out more »Great Salt Lake Bird Festival’s Guided Tour
The Great Salt Lake Bird Festival’s guided tour of the high-altitude wet meadows, marshes, riparian areas and uplands of Swaner Preserve. Tour will be lead by expert birding guide, Vivian Schneggenburger.
Find out more »Beeswax Food Wrap Workshop
Trying to ditch the plastic in your life? Join us and learn how to make beautiful and environmentally friendly reusable beeswax wraps.
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