Community Programs
Join SNC educators for fun, educational programs that provide an in-depth look at our local ecosystem. You will learn all about Logan Canyon, our National Forest, and the natural world through hikes, workshops, and hands-on experiences for every learner.
Private group programs and workshops are available for any occasion. Consider scheduling a private program today!
Call 435-755-3239 or email us at education@logannature.org.
Regularly Scheduled Free Community Programs:
Nature Tales - Weekly on Fridays at 11am at Stokes Nature Center
Weekly Friday story-time and nature craft geared toward 2-6yrs. Come join us!
Canyon Conversations - Monthly on Saturdays
Monthly free programs featuring local speakers, nature topics, and activities for the whole family!
Upcoming Community Programs
Escape the Nature Center!-New Date!
Escape the Nature Center! Saturday and Sunday, April 12th and 13th from 10am-2pm at Stokes Nature Center. $15/group (cost covers all three stations).
Open to all ages!
Each station is estimated to take 10 minutes so your group ticket will cover a half hour of entertainment (your group may move slower or faster!)
Grand Salmon Movie Screening
As wild salmon populations in Idaho approach extinction, three women embark on a 1,000 mile expedition to take on four dams at the heart of the salmon’s catastrophic decline.
Join Stokes Nature Center for a screening of the film and a conversation with Eric Newell, author of Idaho’s Salmon River: A River Runner’s Guide to the River of No Return.
Childcare available!
Community in Nature Series Returns!
Discover community in nature with our free program. Free series. Thursdays from 6-7pm at Stokes Nature Center.
Each event features an expert who guides in exploring a component of community-building while being out in nature. Click on the dates below to get more info and RSVP:
April 17-Community with Bobbi Petersen
May 15-Navigating Conflict with Dr. Chad Ford
June 12-Joy with Joana Franco and Sam Akers
July/Aug tbd-Awe with Kate Hunter
Sept 25-Grief with Clair Canfield
This program has received funding from Utah Humanities. Utah Humanities (UH) strengthens Utah communities by cultivating connections, deepening understanding, and exploring our complex human experience.
With support from the Heravi Peace Institute in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Utah State University.
Coming soon for summer 2025
Art classes for kids and adults
Basket Weaving
Nature Journaling
Watercolor Painting
Maple Tapping Resources and Info
Did you miss out on our Maple Tapping Workshop? We’ve got your back! You can find the workshop slides here and check out our video tutorial.
We’re working with researchers to collect data on the trees YOU tap! This data will be used in conjunction with environmental data collected by the network of weather stations managed by the Utah Climate Center to expand the Maple Syrup Industry within the Western United States.
Tapping Trees for Syrup in the West
Cancellation policy
For all SNC programs requiring pre-registration or payment (with the exception of preschool, summer camps, or unless otherwise stated), refunds will be deducted 5% of the total cost to cover processing fees. No refunds are given for cancellations within 48 hours of the program. We understand this might be difficult as things come up, so you are welcome to transfer your registration or ticket to another person or convert your payment into a tax deductible donation if you are unable to make it. Thank you for understanding!