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Dear Utahns who love your backyard,
It’s time to celebrate the superpowers of the earth. Join a billion other earth denizens who celebrate the planet that sustains us this year on April 22. Utah’s pretty rad, and your kids will raise their kids here and take them to all those places you hold dear.
This means we need to keep it clean. And fun. So if you plan to do any hiking to celebrate Earth Day, take a minute and review our Hiker’s Code first. Following those simple guidelines will allow our future generations to enjoy our trails and parks as much as we do.
Here's a list of upcoming events going on throughout the state this weekend (and later) to help you get into the spirit of planetary stewardship:
Red Butte Garden
Earth Day Spring Garden Tour: Monday, April 22, 2019: noon–2 p.m. Make sure to register. Regular admission fees.
Arbor Day: Friday, April 26. Free admission!
Bulbs & Blooms Festival: Entire month of April and May. Regular garden admission.
Hogle Zoo
Party for the Planet: Saturday, April 20, 2019: 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Celebrate the earth with animals, presentations and info booths where you can learn about all the small things you can do that will make a big impact on the planet.
Salt Lake City
Earth Day Brunch at Squatters: April 21, 10 a.m.– 1 p.m. Join Utah Rivers Council and Utah Open Lands for Earth Day brunch at Squatters to celebrate the many victories made in Utah’s conservation movement over the last year.
Alta Earth Day: April 20: All day. This Earth Day, Alta will be host to a slew of eco-friendly activities, including ski recycling and naturalist tours.
Learn about how you can do your part to help the planet, and go for a nature walk and trash pick-up around the nature center.
Northern Utah
Earth Day at Ogden Nature Center: April 20, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Southern Utah
Amazing Earthfest: May 12–May 18. The 12th annual Amazing EarthFest will take place in Kanab and will be a celebration of national parks, state parks, national monuments and other public lands. The program will include: hiking, stargazing, mountain biking, films, presentations and much more!
Moab Earth Day Challenge: April 22. Join Moab Solutions in doing cleanup work along the Mill Creek Parkway or trails in Mill Creek Canyon.
Utah National Parks
Zion Canyon Community Center Earth Day Celebrations: April 20, 1 p.m.–6 p.m. Live solar-powered music, art and food vendors, activities and demonstrations about alternative energy, native plants, solar ovens, environmental art and sustainable products, Kids Zone activities.
Canyonlands National Park Horseshoe Canyon Hike: April 21, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. (or later). Guided hike through Horseshoe Canyon, 3-5 hours. Strenuous. Bring a gallon of water per person, food, sturdy hiking shoes, sun protection and any medications you may need.
Not interested in the above events? First, read the article again, because we promise they're pretty rad. If there's still nothing suited to your taste, there are many other ways to celebrate Earth Day in Utah — such as hiking,mountain biking or visiting a state park.
