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Attend a showing of "The American Southwest"
After a sold-out premiere at MountainFilm festival, "The American Southwest" will be showing in select theaters across the U.S. beginning on Sept. 5, including in Moab, Cedar City, St. George and West Jordan.
Featuring land protector and fashion model Quannah Chasinghorse, the film explores the race against climate change.
Learn more and buy tickets here
Share your Jordan River stories with the Great Salt Lake Collaborative
We want to know how you play at the Jordan River and how water quality affects you.
Join Friends of Great Salt Lake at the International Coastal Cleanup
On Sept. 13, the International Coastal Cleanup will return to Great Salt Lake's southern shores, helping to remove trash from the critical wildlife area.
Participate in Seven Canyons Trust's Range 2 River Relay
On Saturday, Sept. 20, participants of this relay course will explore Salt Lake Valley waterways through biking, running, and non-motorized boating.
Participants can register as a team or individually. Click here to learn more.
Explore Friends of Great Salt Lake's StoryMap
A Selenium Story explores the sources and impacts of contaminants in Great Salt Lake through an interactive map.
From wetlands to mines, expand your knowledge of the lake by interacting with the StoryMap. It is available here.
Attend the opening of the 12th Alfred Lanbourne Arts Program gallery
On Sept. 5, the Alfred Lambourne Arts Program will unveil its new gallery with an event that begins at 5 p.m. According to Friends of Great Salt Lake, the exhibition displays "artistic representations" of the lake through visual and literary arts, movement and sound.
Have a preschool student? Attend "Bizzy, Buzzy Bugs" at the Bear River Bird Refuge
The Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge hosts a series of educational events each year, and on Sept. 24, the preschool program will explore "Bizzy, Buzzy Bugs." Students aged three to five and their adults will be welcomed to engage in stories, crafts and games designed to educate.
Attend "Creature Crawl"
The Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge is slated to host a "Creature Crawl" event on Oct. 11, where participants can experience Halloween and wildlife-related activities.
Per the event page, events are suitable for all ages. Guests are encouraged to dress as their favorite animal.
#LoveYourWatershed with Jordan River Commission
The Jordan River Commission is hosting a series of clean up events, dubbed #LoveYourWatershed.
Opportunities are planned for the second Saturday of each month from July until Nov.
Visit the website for more details
Visit 'This was water"
Situated at the Dumke Arts Plaza in downtown Ogden, "This was water" provides a sensory experience surrounding five statues modeled after gypsum crystals.
It's on display until April 2026.
Read the Standard-Examiner's report here
Tune into Great Salt Lake Audubon's September Birds 'n Bites
Did you know? Great Salt Lake is home to the state's largest American White Pelican breeding colony — a fascinating species that is difficult to study.
On Sept. 16 at 7 p.m., Audubon will be joined by Aimee Van Tatenhove, a postdoctoral fellow at Cornell, who earned a Ph.D studying the species at Utah State University.
Experience 'The Great Salt Lake: An Uplifting Artistic Oasis'
Featuring collaborative efforts to support Salt Lake County's namesake body of water, the exhibit "emphasizes the importance and impact of the lake on our local community," according to Wake the Great Salt Lake.
The display features works from the Salt Lake County Visual Art Collection. It will be on display until Dec. 15, 2025 at the Salt Lake County Government Center.
Share stories of the salty waters with Great Salt Lake Hopeline all year
By calling 979-GSL-HOPE (979-475-4673) or visiting an upcycled phone booth, community members can share their stories and interact with the sounds of Great Salt Lake.
According to Wake the Great Salt Lake, collected voicemails will be used for future projects — the hotline aims to start lake-focused dialogue and spark hope for the struggling body of water.
Take a field trip with Great Salt Lake Audubon
Great Salt Lake Audubon hosts field trips, presenting opportunities to take in the beautiful landscapes and diverse wildlife surrounding Great Salt Lake!
Upcoming trips:
- Antelope Island, Sept. 6 at 7:30 a.m.
- Benson Marina, Sept. 15 at 8 a.m.
Can't make these events but want to attend a future trip? Check out Great Salt Lake Audubon's events calendar.
Take a sunset walk with state park rangers
While walking along the beaches of the lake with Great Salt Lake State Park rangers, you'll be treated to facts about the natural and cultural history of the area and stunning views of the lake and its wildlife.
Full moon walks are coming up on the following dates:
- Sept. 7
- Oct. 6
Attend "Eb & Flo" in October
Presented by Plan-B Theatre, "Eb & Flo" is a play featuring a "fantastic" flamingo and a "sensible" seagull. Through their story, they explore the ways small actions can have big effects on Great Salt Lake.
This show will be presented in Studio Theatre at The Rose on Oct. 4, 11 and 18 at 1 p.m. Tickets are free but required.
