Volunteer

Second Saturdays
Make a habit of volunteering on the Second Saturday of the month with your friends, family, and community.

We’ll work at different locations along the Jordan River Corridor. Sign up to receive an email with more information about each event..

  • May 11
    • 10am to 12pm
    • Nature Center at Pia Okwai
  • June 8
  • July 13
  • August 10
  • September 14
  • October 12
  • November 9
  • December 14

You can join Utah’s Hogle Zoo and The Jordan River Commission by joining us for our monthly outings and restoration events that include tree planting, water trail maintenance, and removal of invasive weeds. These are family friendly events and a great way to get outside and become more familiar with our unique and beautiful urban river.

Sign up is open quarterly.

Spring 2024 Events:

  • January 20 – Trail Cleanup 
  • February 10- Tree Planting
  • March 16 – Tree Planting
  • April 6 – Trail Cleanup
  • April 10 – Seeds and Bees at the Zoo

Summer 2024 Events:

  • May 4 – Monarch Waystation Maintenance
  • May

Current Volunteer Projects

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Invasive
Removal

Help to restore habitat by removing invasive weeds and reseeding areas with native wildflowers, grasses, and forbs.

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Canoe Cleanups

Come help us haul trash out of the river to improve habitat and the health of he river. This project runs March - October.

Parkway Trail Cleanups

Enjoy the trail and help out by picking up litter and debris to maintain the natural area and protect our watershed.