PARKS, POTS, AND PESKY CRITTERS, MUCH TO DO IN UTAH'S STATE PARKS

Salt Lake - Utah’s state parks host of a variety of events throughout the summer, with something for everyone. For more information about these and other events, go to www.stateparks.utah.gov.

June 22 to June 24 Fremont Indian State Park Museum Primitive Pottery Workshop: Instructors teach primitive pottery making in beautiful Castlerock Campground. Each participant will make at least one pot to take home. Pre-registration is required and camping reservations are highly recommended. (435) 527-4631

June 22 Jordanelle State Park/Hailstone Recreation Area Pesky Critter Crew: The Park Naturalist walks through the campground during the evening discussing the good, the bad, and the importance of each critter. (435) 649-9540 or (435) 782-3030

June 23 Jordanelle State Park/Rock Cliff Recreation Area Just for Kids Junior Ranger Program: From 11 a.m. to noon, children six to 10 are invited to the Nature Center to learn about pesky critters:
raccoons, skunks, rattlesnakes, and the quagga mussel. What’s the big stink! Children earn a badge and certificate. (435) 782-3030

June 23 Hyrum State Park
In The Forest: Join Forest Ranger Dave Hawkes of Franklin, Idaho at 7 p.m. to hear about the Cache National Forest. This program is held at the Group Area and is free! (435) 245-6866

June 23 Wasatch Mountain State Park
Just for Kids Junior Ranger Program: Wild About Wildflowers! Children six through 12 can become a Junior Ranger by joining the naturalist at this one-hour program designed to get kids excited about nature! Program begins at 1 p.m. at the Educational Yurt. (435) 654-1791

June 23 Wasatch Mountain State Park
Many Faces of Bats! How many species of bats are there? Are they helpful or harmful to humans? Learn the answers to these and many other “bat myths” during this program at 9 p.m. at the campground amphitheater. (435) 654-1791

June 23 Antelope Island State Park
Machinery of the Past, Old time Engines: Join us at 2 p.m. for an informative presentation on historic engines at one of Utah’s earliest ranches, the Fielding Garr Ranch on Antelope Island State Park. (801)
773-2941