Nature Center at Pia Okwai

Nature Walk
2024-08-07 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-08-10 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-08-14 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-08-17 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-08-24 09:00 - 10:00 UTC
Join our nature center team for a relaxed walk on the Pia Okwia (Jordan River)! Each week will feature a different focus- insects, birds, mammals, and more!

Nature Nook Storytimes
2024-08-08 10:00 - 10:30, 2024-08-15 10:00 - 10:30, 2024-08-22 10:00 - 10:30, 2024-08-29 10:00 - 10:30
Join us for story time at the Nature Center!
All Ages are welcome.
Story Times will occur at 10 to 10:30 a.m. Meet on the porch. Feel free to bring mats and pillows to sit on.

Bird Surveys with Our Conservation Team
2024-08-09 07:00 - 09:00, 2024-08-16 07:00 - 09:00, 2024-08-23 07:00 - 09:00, 2024-08-30 07:00 - 09:00, 2024-09-06 07:00 - 09:00, 2024-09-13 07:00 - 09:00 | Tracy Aviary’s Nature Center at Pia Okwai, 1125 W 3300, South Salt Lake, UT, 8411584119, United States
Join a member of Tracy Aviary’s conservation team for a weekly bird walk! All skill levels welcome. Registration is required.

Puncture Vine Pull
2024-08-11 08:00 - 12:00
Join us for our community puncture-vine pull in collaboration with Utah Conservation Corps

Snacks and Drinks provided
Long-sleeves, sunscreen, and closed-toed shoes recommended
You may stay for the entire duration of the event, or come and go as desired.
Register by emailing volunteers@tracyaviary.org
Registration is not required, but will help us gauge refreshments and equipment required.

Storytime
2024-08-20 09:00 - 11:00
Join The County Library for a monthly song and story adventure provided in partnership with the Nature Center at Pia Okwai. Fun for kiddos with a caring adult. August 20 at 9 and 10 a.m.
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Birds of Utah Class
2024-08-22 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-08-29 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-09-05 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-09-12 18:00 - 20:00
Tracy Aviary’s Conservation Science Program is offering a 6-month class on the birds of Utah. The instructor, Bryant Olsen, is one of the most well-respected bird authorities in the region.
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Nature Walk
2024-08-30 15:30 - 16:30, 2024-09-06 15:30 - 16:30, 2024-09-13 15:30 - 16:30
Join our nature center team for a relaxed walk on the Pia Okwai (Jordan River)! Each week will feature a different focus- insects, birds, mammals, and more!
Fridays at 4 p.m.
Saturdays at 10:30 a.m.
Each Saturday we will have special nature walks

1st Saturday: Bike and Bird
2nd Saturday: Spanish Language Nature Walk
3rd Saturday: Let’s Go Birding Together
4th Saturday: Senior Stroll

Little Kits Pre-k Classes
2024-09-06 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-09-13 10:30 - 11:30
Named after baby beavers, our pre-K classes are designed for children ages 2 to 5.
Class Details

Theme: Let’s Meet Our Nature Center!
Class will be held every Friday in September, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Located at Tracy Aviary’s Nature Center at Pia Okwai.
This program takes place outdoors, so please come prepared for the weather.
These are Adult and Me classes – an adult must accompany each child at all times.

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Something's Brewing
2024-09-06 18:00 - 22:00
So many great things are brewing along the Jordan River! Come experience what’s brewing at the Nature Center at Pia Okwai and learn about exciting new community projects to support the River, all while enjoying various brewed beverages, from kombucha to beer!
Join us from 6-10 p.m.
All sorts of brewed beverages…kombucha, tea, and coffee oh my!
Educational Activities
Performance of Tarotville by Curbside Theater
and more!
All ages are welcome, and admission is FREE!
Guests must be 21+ years of age with a valid ID to purchase beer within the designated area at the event.
Featuring our Community Partners

Thanks to our Sponsors!

Pasifika First Fridays
2024-09-06 19:00 - 22:00 | Tracy Aviary’s Nature Center at Pia Okwai, 1125 W 3300, South Salt Lake, UT, 8411584119, United States
Join us every first Friday of the month at 7 p.m.
Experience the warmth and beauty of the Pacific Islander culture!
This event is free to attend.
Learn more here

Tree Planting with TreeUtah
2024-09-07 08:30 - 11:30
Come plant trees at the Nature Center at Pia Okwai! This will help the aviary establish habitat for our feathered friends who live along the river. Admission to the nature center is free, so enjoy a stroll through the new 12-acre campus, too.
No registration is required. All ages are welcome to participate!

Bike and Bird
2024-09-07 10:30 - 11:30
Join our nature center team for a bike and birding tour on the Pia Okwai (Jordan River)!
No registration is required, but participants must bring their own bicycle.
