The Allen & Alice Stokes Nature Center is Cache Valley’s local nature center and outdoor exploration hub for people of all ages. We are proud to be the official educational permittee of the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest and Logan Canyon Children’s Forest.

Whether you’re a local family, a college student, or a visitor passing through on the National Scenic Byway, join us to learn more about Logan Canyon and our National Forest today!

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Nature Center Visitor Hours

Located at 2696 E Hwy 89 in Logan Canyon

We are currently closed for the winter until March 14

March and April Hours Starting Friday, March 14:

Every Fri., Sat., and Sun. 10am-2pm

April-October Hours:

Every Fri., Sat., and Sun. 10am - 4pm

November 1-16 Hours:

Every Fri., Sat., and Sun. 10am-2pm

Admin Office Hours

Located at 913 S 100 W in Logan

Monday - Friday

10am - 4pm

Get Outside

Explore Logan Canyon's nationally recognized Children's Forest.

Hike along the Crimson Trail, go fishing at Second Dam, or see the wildflowers at Tony Grove. 
 

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Our Mission
is to provide nature education and promote outdoor exploration for people of all ages.


Programs at a Glance

School programs

Helping students engage in outdoor exploration through engaging field experiences and activities.

Check out Homeschool Programs here.

Community Programs

Join our educators for fun, educational programs that provide an in-depth look at our local ecosystem!

Nature Preschool

Letting natural curiosity lead the way. We are proud to offer the valley's first and only Nature-based preschool, integrating Montessori principles.

 

Camps

Make friends exploring Logan Canyon with all of its unique plants, animals, and experiences! 

canyon jams

Clap your hands or dance by the river during our summer outdoor concert series. Bring a picnic, lounge under the trees, and enjoy the show.

 Community Events

Spend quality time with friends and family celebrating the joys of the natural world.

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Allen and Alice Stokes

Allen and Alice Stokes’ contributions as loving, caring individuals and philanthropists have been many, but perhaps their greatest legacy is their contribution toward our community’s understanding of and appreciation for our natural world.

“The thing I enjoyed the most was working with children in the outdoors, and to see their excitement grow.”

-Allen Stokes

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Stokes Nature Center is proud to be the official educational partner for the Logan Canyon Children's Forest through the U.S. Forest Service. 

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