Nature Hour with the Salt Lake City Park Rangers

Macroinvertebrates: Hidden Creatures of the Jordan River

Kids and families can get to know the natural world with the SLC Park Rangers! This summer, the Rangers will lead a different activity at each City Library branch. Click for the activity schedule.

Sat, June 1, 2-3pm, Chapman · Junior Rangers

• Learn about the SLC Park Rangers and how to help make trails, parks, and natural areas great places to visit.

Thu, June 6, 2-3pm, Sweet · Discovering Brine Shrimp

• Meet some brine shrimp and learn about their importance to our local ecosystem.

Mon, June 24, 11am-Noon, Anderson-Foothill · Nature Journaling

• Explore the gardens and plant life surrounding the Library, make observations, and use your creative side to put them onto paper.

Thu, July 11, 3:30-4:30pm, Day-Riverside · Macroinvertebrates: Hidden Creatures of the Jordan River

• Learn about some of the smallest animals, macroinvertebrates, who live in the Jordan River. We'll be outside, so dress appropriately and wear sunscreen!

Mon, July 15, 2-3pm, Glendale · Solar Ovens S’mores

• Solar ovens are a great STEM activity to learn about renewable energy and how to harness the power of the sun to make your own mini oven. We'll provide the supplies and in the end we'll all enjoy a tasty snack!

Thu, July 18, 11am-Noon, Sprague · Solar Printing

• Make a Cyanotype Print by using the sun to create beautiful images from materials you find on nature walk. 

Tue, July 30, 2-3pm, Marmalade · Animal Tracks

• Learn how to identify different types of animal tracks and recreate the footprints of your favorite animals in clay.

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