Join Alta Ski Area for its 12th annual community Alta Earth Day on Saturday, April 17th, 2021. This event encourages environmental stewardship, responsible recreation and awareness of the relationship between climate change and the future of the ski industry in Little Cottonwood Canyon and beyond. The day’s celebrations will feature events with our non-profit partners to get out into our beautiful mountain environment and gain some knowledge. Although this year's event will differ from year's past without on the snow vendors, we still aim to connect our community with our environment.
Snowshoe with a Naturalist from Cottonwood Canyons Foundation: Look for animal tracks and learn about the wildlife that left them, all while surrounded by some of Utah's most beautiful mountains. 1:00 - 3:00 PM. Registration currently full, email lhaven@cottonwoodanyons.org to get on the waitlist.
Birding on Skis with Tracy Aviary: Join Tracy Aviary’s expert birders this winter on skis in search of our feathered friends that call Alta home. 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Register at the link Register here.
Nestbox Monitoring on Snowshoes with Tracy Aviary: Tracy Aviary studies the behaviors of birds that nest in holes and hollows in the aspens and evergreen trees of the Alta Ski Area. 1:00 - 3:00 PM. Register Here
Tress and Skis with TreeUtah: Spend an hour learning about the tree species that live at Alta, the ecology of the forest, threats to the forest’s health, the ongoing efforts of Alta and TreeUtah to protect forest health, and what you can do to help. Meet at the top of Sunnyside lift at the listed times.. 1:00 & 3:15 . Registration not required.
THURSDAY, APRIL 22nd
Free virtual screening of The Story of Plastic. More info here
