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At Your Leisure TV

  If you’ve never floated the Jordan River, this just might inspire you to get out there.   The hosts from the local TV show, At Your Leisure, were out kayaking on the Jordan River last week.   You can watch the episode it here:  You Tube: At Your Leisure Episode 51. If you decide to […]

Species Spotlight

    White-faced Ibis Plegadis chihi The White-faced Ibis (Plegadis chihi) is a wading bird in the family Threskiornithidae. This species breeds in marshes, usually nesting near the ground in bushes or low trees.  Its breeding range extends from the western USA south through Mexico, as well as from southeastern Central and South America. The birds are easily identified by their long, curved […]

Jordan River OHV Park

  August 23, 2011 – Salt Lake Tribune Davis County approached concerning Jordan River OHV area http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/news/52435061-78/state-rasmussen-park-parks.html.csp  

Become a Weed Warrior

Puncturevine (Goathead) – Tribulus Terrestris Click here to download a Puncturevine Fact Sheet Distinguishing Features: Flowers: Yellow, five petaled flowers, approximately½ inch in size. Seeds: A spiny bur, containing 5 seeds; Matures to a tan or grey and is very hard. 500 -2,000 seeds per plant that can remain viable in the soil for 4-5 […]

Start a Sea of Change

  In partnership with the Water Environment Association of Utah, adjacent landowners, and the Legacy Nature Preserve, we invite you to join us on a beautiful section of the Jordan River to participate in the Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) – the world’s largest trash clean up day. What:  Volunteers needed to pick up trash […]