September 1, 2026
MAMA LANE NOTES
Family stories & local notes
Useful local information, organized for real family plans.August 31, 2026
Predator Profiles: Black Bear at Jordanelle
Discover how black bears hunt and survive during family-friendly nature-center programs offered at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.Read more →August 31, 2026
Goblin Valley Constellation Tour and Moon Viewing
Explore constellation mythology with park rangers, then view the moon and deep-space objects through telescopes.Read more →August 31, 2026
Goblin Valley First Day of Fall Celebration
Celebrate the first days of fall at Goblin Valley with three guided hikes and a midday interpretive table during an all-day park program.Read more →August 31, 2026
Goblin Valley — The Epic of Cassiopeia
Tour the constellations with a ranger while hearing the story of Cassiopeia, Andromeda, Cepheus, Perseus and Pegasus, followed by telescope viewing of deep-space objects.Read more →August 31, 2026
Goblin Valley Scorpion Quest — September 12
Learn about desert scorpions, then join a short ranger-led hike using blacklights to search for their glow.Read more →August 31, 2026
Latino Conservation Week Celebration at Ogden Nature Center
Explore Ogden Nature Center trails with family activities, games, live bird presentations, a scavenger hunt, crafts, face painting and prizes during a free bilingual…Read more →August 30, 2026
Wellness Bus at Kearns Library — September
Visit the Wellness Bus at Kearns Library for free diabetes-prevention services on September Wednesdays from 2–6 p.m.Read more →August 30, 2026
Sandy Heritage Festival and Horse Parade
Celebrate Sandy's roots with the Horse Parade, local traditions and family activities in Historic Sandy.Read more →August 30, 2026