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Engaging students, families, and communities in hands-on education in the mountains near home.
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Wasatch Mountain Institute offers transformative, experiential, science-based programs for school groups, families, communities, non-profit organizations, business and industry groups, and the general public. Our current programs include spring and fall field science day programs and winter SnowSchool day programs for school groups at the Rock Cliff Nature Center in Jordanelle State Park near Park City, UT. Simultaneously, WMI is pursuing an encompassing vision that will link together four strategic learning centers in the Wasatch range and Salt Lake City to create the most significant new outdoor education initiative in North America.

10/08/2026

We’re hosting another free Star Party at Rock Cliff with Rocky Mountain Stargazing!

Join us Saturday, October 17th for an evening of stargazing under the night sky. We’ll begin setting up telescopes at 6:45 PM, and you’re welcome to arrive as the sun sets to set up blankets and chairs. Multiple telescopes will be available throughout the evening until about 11 PM, giving you plenty of time to take a closer look at the stars, planets, and other sights in the night sky.

Bring a blanket or chair and come enjoy an evening under the stars! Remember to dress warm!

RSVP at the link in our bio!

10/06/2026

Did you know that there are remnants of old towns beneath Jordanelle Reservoir? Come paddle with us and learn about the history of the Jordanelle Valley and the towns that once stood there.

Along the way, we’ll identify birds and other wildlife around the reservoir and learn about the ecosystems that make Jordanelle home. Come explore the history, wildlife, and natural wonders of Jordanelle from the water! Binoculars will be provided, and costumes are encouraged! 🎃

Don't have a boat? Kayak rentals are available for $35 per person.

Tickets Available Here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/guided-birding-paddle-at-jordanelle

10/05/2026

🍁Fall Instructor Spotlight: Megan!🍁

Hi! My name is Megan and I’m from Louisville, Kentucky. I moved to Salt Lake in 2022 and love spending my time recreating in the Wasatch snowboarding, climbing, hiking, and camping! I love educating our WMI students about local ecology and wildlife, and being able to spend time enjoying nature with them!

10/01/2026

🍁 Fall Instructor Spotlight: Lydia! 🍁

Lydia loves helping students build confidence, try new things, and develop a deeper appreciation for the outdoors. When she’s not teaching, you can find her backcountry skiing, mountain biking, or climbing.

09/29/2026

Join us for a beginner-friendly landscape photography workshop led by local photographer Joshua Fawcett! All cameras are welcome, including phone cameras.

Josh will cover the basics of creating great landscape photos, including how to choose a subject, compose it in the frame, and recognize and use natural light. He’ll also introduce some more advanced camera functions and settings. No previous photography experience is required, just bring whatever camera you have and come ready to learn and practice!

Purchase Tickets Here: https://www.zeffy.com/.../nature-walk-and-landscape...

09/27/2026

Scoping out a new section of the Jordan River with our amazing instructor team!

09/24/2026

We are hosting another Beaver Nature Walk with the Beaver Ecology Relocation Collaborative!

Take a walk along the Jordan River with us and learn more about how beavers survive in the city. We will be on the look-out for signs of beaver activity as we learn about how beavers shape healthy wetland ecosystems in Salt Lake City.

RSVP HERE: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/beaver-ecology-sunset-walk-2

09/22/2026

Join us for a hands-on workshop exploring the tiny critters that live underwater! We’ll collect aquatic bugs, snails, and other stream creatures and use provided tools to get a closer look at what we find. This is a great opportunity to learn about stream ecosystems and water quality!

RSVP HERE: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/creek-critters-stream-exploration

09/16/2026

The Kokanee salmon have arrived to spawn at Rock Cliff!! Thanks to everyone who made it out this weekend to celebrate this annual event!

06/30/2026

Join us Saturday, July 11th for a guided sunset walk exploring red fox habitat in Big Cottonwood Regional Park! This is a free event open to all ages!

As we wander through the park, we'll learn how red foxes survive and thrive in urban environments, what makes good fox habitat, and how to recognize signs of fox activity. While we can't promise a sighting, evening is one of the best times to spot them and we hope to see a few emerge as the sun sets!

For details on our meet-up location, RSVP Here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/red-fox-habitat-sunset-walk

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PO Box 65067
Park City, UT
84165

Website

https://linktr.ee/wasatchmountaininstitute, http://www.wasatchmountaininstitute.org/

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