September 6, 2026
MAMA LANE NOTES
Family stories & local notes
Useful local information, organized for real family plans.September 6, 2026
Zion Canyon Visitor Center Ranger Programs — September–October
Stop by the Zion Canyon Visitor Center amphitheater for a free 30-minute ranger talk about the park's geology, wildlife, plants or human history. Programs…Read more →September 6, 2026
The Shoshone Plant Experience — September 16
Join Rios Pacheco for Tracy Aviary's monthly Shoshone Plant Experience on September 16 from 10 to 11 a.m. Learn NWB Shoshone language, traditional uses…Read more →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 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 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
Birding 101 and Community Bird Walk — September 26
Start with a beginner-friendly birding lesson, then join a guided walk around the Ogden Nature Center with Wasatch Audubon. A limited number of binoculars…Read more →August 30, 2026
K-PUP Dog Pool Party
Bring the family to cheer on dogs as they swim, play games and compete in contests. Small dogs under 30 pounds attend from 10–11:45…Read more →August 29, 2026