Hogle Zoo Conservation Action- Nature Float
Come and celebrate of World Ocean Day in our own landlocked way. We will learn about the history of the river, the animals that rely on it, and what we can do to support a healthy river for all. This will not be a working float. Attendance is limited by the number of canoes that […]
Hogle Zoo Conservation Action- Monarch Waystation Maintenance
As part of The Association of Zoos and Aquariums Monarch SAFE (Saving Animals from Extinction) program we will be supporting monarch habitat at the River through the maintenance of a Monarch Waystation in Draper. This may involve some digging to prep the site, spreading of much, planting of native pollinator plants and milkweeds, spreading of […]
Hogle Zoo Conservation Action- Monarchs & Milkweed
Monarchs are one of the most iconic insects in the nation but their populations have seen steep declines in recent years. Come and learn about monarch butterflies, their lifecycle, their migration, and what you can do to help. Each participant will be given milkweed seeds and the information to be able to grown them to […]
Hogle Zoo Conservation Action- City nature Festival Bio Blitz
The City Nature Challenge is a worldwide event to document wild plants and animals in and around our cities. Bring a phone or tablet and join Team Utah’s Wasatch, learn to use iNaturalist, meet other nature enthusiasts and document the wonderful biodiversity that the Jordan River supports.
Hogle Zoo Conservation Action- Makers Event
Celebrate Earth Day early at the Zoo making items to support restoration and wildlife habitat at the Jordan River. Activities may include the creation of “seed dumplings” full of native seeds to support reseeding and restoration, native bee nesting bundles for our non-hive making native pollinators, bird feeders for our diverse avian species that utilize […]
Hogle Zoo Conservation Action- Planting and Invasive Species Removal
Did you know that the cold months are the best time of year to plant trees? Cold weather and lack of leaves allow the trees to send all of their energy into their roots to get established. We plant tall pot trees because they have a root system of 32 inches to get into the […]
