Community Programs

Join SNC educators for fun, educational programs that provide an in-depth look at our local ecosystem. You will learn all about Logan Canyon, our National Forest, and the natural world through hikes, workshops, and hands-on experiences for every learner.

Private group programs and workshops are available for any occasion. Consider scheduling a private program today!

Call 435-755-3239 or email us at education@logannature.org.

Regularly Scheduled Free Community Programs:

Nature Tales - Weekly on Fridays at 11am

Nature Tales adjust location and times weekly during the winter, see event calendar and schedule below

Weekly Friday story-time and nature craft geared toward 2-6yrs. Come join us!

Canyon Conversations - Monthly on Saturdays

Monthly free programs featuring local speakers, nature topics, and activities for the whole family!

Upcoming Community Programs


Nature Tales Moves to Your Local Library

Weekly Friday story-time and nature craft geared toward 2-6yrs. Come join us!

XC skiing with NU & SNC

Come XC ski with Stokes Nature Center and Nordic United. We'll be heading up Green Canyon during the afterwork hours and learning about the history of XC skiing and the chemistry of snow. Classic XC skis and some proficiency on skis required.

Moonlit Snowshoe Hikes

Join us for one of our moonlit snowshoe hikes. Bring your own snowshoes for a $5 discount.

Family Maple Tapping -


SOLD OUT

Enjoy a presentation, live tapping demonstration, and a maple syrup taste test! Learn all about the history behind maple tapping, how to do it, and what to make with the sap!

Each family will receive a free tapping system to take home.

Location: Stokes Nature Center's admin office at 913 S 100 W, Logan UT 84321

Grand Salmon Movie Screening

As wild salmon populations in Idaho approach extinction, three women embark on a 1,000 mile expedition to take on four dams at the heart of the salmon’s catastrophic decline.
Join Stokes Nature Center for a screening of the film and a conversation with Eric Newell, author of Idaho’s Salmon River: A River Runner’s Guide to the River of No Return. 
Childcare available!

Learn to tap maple trees and leave with a tapping system!

Free event!

Coming soon for summer 2025

Summer Camps

Art classes for kids and adults

  • Basket Weaving

  • Nature Journaling

  • Watercolor Painting

  • Driftwood Art

Did you miss out on our Maple Tapping Workshop? We’ve got your back! You can find the workshop slides here and check out our video tutorial.

We’re working with researchers to collect data on the trees YOU tap! This data will be used in conjunction with environmental data collected by the network of weather stations managed by the Utah Climate Center to expand the Maple Syrup Industry within the Western United States.


Cancellation policy

For all SNC programs requiring pre-registration or payment, unless otherwise stated, refunds will be deducted 5% of the total cost to cover credit card and administrative expenses. No refunds are given for cancellations within 48 hours of the program. We understand this might be difficult as things come up, so you are welcome to transfer your registration or ticket to another person or convert your payment into a tax deductible donation if you are unable to make it. Thank you for understanding!