Community Programs

Join HawkWatch International for a drop-in program at the aquarium! Check out their newest raptor exhibit and meet some of our Raptor Ambassadors up close. This program is free with admission.

Have you ever tried to get into birding but weren't sure how? Want to learn how to identify a bird by its song? Join one of our experts for a guided birding walk around Red Butte Garden to learn more about local birds and how to identify them. Registration for this program is handled by […]

Join HawkWatch International at the Herriman Library for Reading with Raptors! During this program, children meet one of HWI's Raptor Ambassadors while reading a storybook that matches the bird they've just met. They'll learn about raptors and enjoy a great story. Free and no registration is necessary! This program is made possible by Salt Lake […]

Have you ever tried to get into birding but weren't sure how? Want to learn how to identify a bird by its song? Join one of our experts for a guided birding walk around Red Butte Garden to learn more about local birds and how to identify them. Registration for this program is handled by […]

Free and open to the public: In this free hands-on science and STEAM event, kids will participate in a variety of Earth Day projects on the Westminster University campus. The activities will extend from the Richer Commons in the center of campus (in front of the Meldrum Science Center) to the Westminster beehive and orchard […]

Join HawkWatch International for a drop-in program at the aquarium! Check out their newest raptor exhibit and meet some of our Raptor Ambassadors up close. This program is free with admission.

REGISTRATION OPENS MARCH 2025: https://www.daviscountyutah.gov/greatsaltlakebirdfest Hosted by Discover Davis, HawkWatch International will be hosting a variety of field trips throughout the festival as well as selling merchandise Friday and Saturday. Each year hundreds of attendees flock to the Great Salt Lake Bird Festival to experience one-of-a-kind field trips, participate in hands-on learning workshops, and enjoy […]

Ever wonder what makes a raptor different than other birds? Come by the West Valley 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 […]

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.

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 […]