Community Programs

After a phenomenal collaboration last year, the Great Salt Lake Yacht Club and Grow the Flow are once again hosting Sailfest on June 7th. This free, day-long festival will include live music, booths, and a sailboat regatta to bring attention and resources to the race to restore Great Salt Lake. HWI will be there from 1-3 […]

Ever wonder what makes a raptor different than other birds? Come by the Salt Lake City Library and find out! Meet our live raptor ambassadors and ask our educators all your burning raptor questions. This is a family-friendly event, no tickets or registration required! This event is made possible by Salt Lake County ZAP and […]

Learn about education opportunities, connect with resources, enjoy food, music, and time with friends and neighbors at these FREE community events! You can learn more here: https://www.partners.utah.edu/partners-in-the-park/ This event is made possible by Salt Lake County ZAP and the generosity of supporters like you.

Step into the nocturnal world of owls with HawkWatch International scientists! Join us at Snowbasin Ski Resort for a rare opportunity to search for and trap Flammulated Owls, small and elusive raptors of the night. Learn about the research behind their migrations and habitat use while experiencing the magic of owling in the Wasatch Mountains. […]

Spend a field trip exploring the ecology of some of Utah’s most charismatic raptors. Explore areas along the Weber River and the surrounding landscape in Morgan and Summit counties. Our primary interest will be observing nesting and foraging diurnal and nocturnal raptors in their habitats. Bald and Golden Eagles, Red-tailed Hawks, Swainson’s Hawks, Turkey Vultures, […]

An Antelope Island Adventure awaits! Join HawkWatch International’s team for a day of hawkwatching, bird watching, and exploring one of Utah’s most famous state parks. From American Kestrels to Burrowing Owls, learn more about the work your trip is supporting right on the Island as well as the broader conservation challenges in the Great Salt […]

For those looking for the ultimate raptor experience, this special field trip crosses from day into night! Join HawkWatch International scientists at Antelope Island to search for both diurnal and nocturnal raptors, including American Kestrels, Golden Eagles, and Burrowing Owls. If conditions allow, we may also attempt to trap Burrowing Owls to support ongoing conservation […]

Join us for a free yoga session alongside our Raptor Ambassadors at Fairmount Park! Yoga is a great way to practice mindfulness, get in a good workout, and ground ourselves in the present moment. During this 1-hour outdoor class, we will provide a bird-themed yoga practice from certified yoga instructor Shana Helps and a chance […]

Ever wonder what makes a raptor different than other birds? Come by the Bingham Creek Library and find out! Meet our live raptor ambassadors and ask our educators all your burning raptor questions. This is a family-friendly event, no tickets or registration required! This event is made possible by Salt Lake County ZAP and the […]

Spend an hour in the mountains with live Raptor Ambassadors! Join us for a free show at the Our Lady of the Snows Center. Our team of expert educators will share the important roles these creatures play in our ecosystems and how you can participate in conserving these raptors, and you'll meet two of our […]

Ever wonder what makes a raptor different than other birds? Come by the Anderson-Foothill Library and find out! Meet our live raptor ambassadors and ask our educators all your burning raptor questions. This is a family-friendly event, no tickets or registration required! This event is made possible by Salt Lake County ZAP and the generosity […]

Learn about education opportunities, connect with resources, enjoy food, music, and time with friends and neighbors at these FREE community events! You can learn more here: https://www.partners.utah.edu/partners-in-the-park/ This event is made possible by Salt Lake County ZAP and the generosity of supporters like you.

Join HawkWatch International and NHMU for an exciting educator workshop. Birding is experiencing a surge in popularity, especially among young people, and for good reason! Birds are the most accessible wildlife since they live everywhere, including amongst humans. Every student can find a bird in their community (even if it's a Pigeon or a Starling), and the […]

Ever wonder what makes a raptor different than other birds? Come by the Magna Library and find out! Meet our live raptor ambassadors and ask our educators all your burning raptor questions. This is a family-friendly event, no tickets or registration required! This event is made possible by Salt Lake County ZAP and the generosity […]