Voices of Nature Series: The Fight to Save Utah’s Great Salt Lake
Please join us in welcoming filmmaker Abby Ellis for a presentation about the passionate fight to save Utah’s Great Salt Lake on November 8, 2025, at Sundance Mountain Resort. More than a story of environmental disaster; it's a rallying cry for action. Abby will talk about her powerful new film and our ability to choose hope and action in the face of seemingly impossible odds.
Tree Room Series: Utah’s Rocky Mountain Big Horn Sheep
Featured Speaker: Tom S. Smith, PhD
Utah’s Rocky Mountain Big Horn Sheep: from Extirpation to Restoration
NOTICE TO ATTENDEES: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN MOVED TO THE SCREENING ROOM
It is a joy to welcome back Dr. Tom S. Smith from Brigham Young University's Wildlife and Wildlands Conservation Program as our guest speaker. A Professor in the Plant and Wildlife Sciences Department, Dr. Smith is known for his entertaining presentations that bring the natural world to life.
Please join us for our next Tree Room Fireside Chat.
Voices of Nature Series: “Bee Wild” Documentary Screening
Bee Wild is an uplifting documentary exploring the vital role of bees in sustaining humanity, the causes of their sharp decline, We are honored to have filmmaker Rebecca Tickell present this uplifting documentary exploring the vital role of bees in sustaining humanity, the causes of their sharp decline, and how we can help regenerate their populations to restore thriving ecosystems.
Naturalist Hike with Lara to Stewart Falls
Member Appreciation Hike
Sundance Nature Alliance invites you to connect with nature through a hike with naturalist Lara Chho. This exclusive event offers a unique opportunity to learn about the flora and fauna along the way from the lift to Stewart Falls.
Event Details:
Date: Sunday, August 3, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Art in Nature Journaling Workshop in Elk Meadows
Members are invited to a special Nature Journaling Workshop on Sunday, June 29th from 1:30-4:30 PM at the beautiful Elk Meadows preserve.
Join our guide Zach Nielsen for an immersive experience that combines hiking, natural observation, and artistic expression. This workshop is designed to deepen your connection with our local environment while developing skills in nature journaling.
Limited to 12 persons
Cost is $20
2025 Garlic Mustard Games
DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO BE AN ECOLOGICAL CHAMPION?
Garlic mustard is a state-listed noxious weed known to outcompete native vegetation, degrade soil quality, harm native pollinators, increase wildfire risk, and diminish overall forest resiliency. Help our community beat this weed by entering the
1st Annual Sundance Community Garlic Mustard Games!
Birding Hike on Pahneekavets Trail with Kenny Frisch
Member Appreciation Birding Hike
As a special thank you for your continued support as a donor member of Sundance Nature Alliance, we're delighted to invite you to join us for a birding hike led by Kenny Frisch on the scenic Pahneekahvets Trail at Sundance Mountain Resort.
Event Details:
Date: Sunday, June 8, 2025
Time: 8 AM - 11 AM
Tree Room Series: Rooted Rivals
This engaging presentation will take a deep dive into how to distinguish between native and non-native plants in our local ecosystem. Sara Jo will discuss the critical importance of eradicating noxious weeds and provide practical methods for doing so effectively. The session will also feature an update on Sundance Nature Alliance's ongoing work in Sundance Canyon to eliminate noxious weeds and establish thriving pollinator gardens.
Birding Hike with Kenny Frisch
Avid birder and nature enthusiast, Kenny Frisch, will lead a special birding hike. Kenny will be focusing on identifying species of birds by sight and sound, sharing insights about their behaviors and habitats.
Participation is by invite only.
Tree Room Series “Utah’s Deep Time”
Brooks Britt presents “Utah’s Deep Time: Dinosaurs to Mammoths”
Tree Room Series "The Canine Conundrum"
Tom Smith presents, The Canine Conundrum: Are dogs a help or a hindrance in bear country?