Naturalist News
Eat, Save, and Be Merry: Reducing Holiday Food Waste
With the holiday season just around the corner, many of us are planning festive meals to share with friends and loved ones. The abundance of large dishes and special treats often exceeds what we normally consume. Unfortunately, this often results in exces...
Why Are There Pink Flags on the Swaner Preserve?
If you’ve driven, ridden, or walked past the Swaner Preserve on Highland Drive, you might have noticed a scattering of little pink flags dotting the landscape. What are they all about? Let us fill you in!
Sticking Together Like Birds of a Feather: The Migration of Sandhill Cranes
As fall arrives in Park City, we begin to see an incredible sight unfold in the sky above. With their distinctive red crowns and prehistoric calls, flocks of sandhill cranes embark on an extraordinary migratory journey to their southern wintering grounds....
Leave the Wavyleaf: Native vs. Invasive Thistle
Did you know that Utah has several native thistles, including Wavyleaf Thistle (Cirsium undulatum) and Elk Thistle (Cirsium scariosum), which are commonly spotted at Swaner Preserve? Learn more about the differences between native and invasive thistles.
Wine Among the Willows 2024
Want to learn more about innovations in wine production that put people and the planet at the forefront? Swaner Preserve and Vine Lore have teamed up to bring a sampling of sustainable, biodynamic, or innovative wines to this event!
Small Wonders
As snow slowly melts from mountain peaks - allowing the world around us to bloom into vibrant colors and lush habitats - we encourage you to slow down and zoom in! There are many small wonders to be found in the broad landscapes we inhabit here in Park Ci...
Wanted: Invasive Weeds
It's weed season, Park City! Help our native ecosystem by tackling invasive weeds in your area, or joining in one of Swaner's upcoming volunteer events!
What To Do If You Find a Baby Bird
It’s spring, which means baby animals of all kinds are starting to appear! Learn what to do if you find a baby bird during this time of year.
Loss of Beaver Population Next to Swaner EcoCenter
Between March 23 and April 2, five dead beavers were discovered near the Swaner Preserve & EcoCenter by Swaner staff. All five beavers shared one lodge outside the EcoCenter, and samples collected from one of the beavers tested positive for tularemia.
Swaner Preserve & EcoCenter Welcomes New Executive Director
We are thrilled to announce our new executive director, Lewis Kogan. Learn more about his impressive career and excitement to join the organization.