Elk

Let's get to know our favorite winter visitors here at Swaner!

An Intro to Snow

Come with us onto the Preserve while we take a look at the layers of snow and learn about what snow teaches us about our winter and what it will mean for us moving forward.

Animal Tracks

Learn how to be an expert at identifying animal tracks by learning with a Naturalist and practicing outside!

Migration

Animals are coming back to Swaner! Where did some of our most notable birds go and what are they busy doing once they get home? Learn the importance of the great basin watershed to our migratory friends.

Scat

Join a Swaner Naturalist to learn about the big, wide world of poop! That's right, we are talking about animal's poop.

Sandhill Cranes

Our unofficial mascot has returned to the Preserve from their winter home! These 4 foot tall birds will begin their mating and nesting soon, so come to this session to learn all about it.

The Migratory Bird Act

Let's learn the history of the Migratory Bird Act Treaty and how it protects our feathery friends today!

Swallows

Swallows are a sure sign of spring here on the Preserve! Join us to learn what makes swallows so special by talking about their behavior, migration patterns, and nests!

How Do Wetlands Filter Water?

Wetlands are like a supermarket, they have everything needed for a healthy ecosystem. One really important item in their inventory is their ability to filter water! Join us to learn about how wetlands keep our water clean. Come with closed toed shoes that you don't mind getting a bit muddy. We'll take a walk out onto the wetlands of the Preserve.

Earth Day!

How did earth day come to be and what can we do to help take care of our beautiful planet? Join us to find out!

What Makes a Healthy Stream?

Join a swaner Naturalist to learn about what makes a healthy stream! Come with closed toed shoes that you don't mind getting a bit muddy. We'll take a walk out to the stream to explore.

Raptors

Eagles, and falcons, and hawks - oh my! Dive into the amazing world of raptors at this session of Swaner Shorts and learn about what makes these kinds of birds so incredible.

Watersheds and the Water Cycle

Where is our water at Swaner from and where is it going? Come meet with a Swaner Naturalist to learn about the water cycle and our place in it all!

What are the Health Benefits of Nature?

Did you know that spending time in nature can benefit both your mental and physical health? Join a Swaner Naturalist to learn how and test it out!

Uinta Ground Squirrels 

Commonly called "potguts" in Utah, Uinta ground squirrels play an important role in the food web at the Swaner Preserve. Come to this session to find out more about these critters and how to protect them!

What are the Health Benefits of Nature?

Did you know that spending time in nature can benefit both your mental and physical health? Join a Naturalist to learn how and test it out!

Waterfowl

What kind of waterfowl can we find on the Preserve? Come to this discussion to learn more about these types of birds and for a chance to spot some on the beaver pond right outside the EcoCenter!

What Makes an Invasive Weed Invasive?

Learn what invasive weeds do to our local ecosystem, how some of them were introduced to our area, and what we're doing at Swaner to mitigate these non-native species.

What in the World is the Duck Stamp?

Lets talk about our nation's longest running conservation fundraiser and what it means to us here at Swaner!