Turning a New Leaf on Weed Barrier Methods with Trails & Natural Lands Each Autumn, thousands of leaves fall across the Salt Lake City valley. And, while some spend Saturdays neatly piling them across their yards with a rake, others let them live another life on the ground. It’s no secret that utilizing your […]
For the Love of Stewardship
For the Love of Stewardship Every year our Stewardship Team coordinates hundreds of volunteers to give back to our public lands. While the season for plantings and trash clean up typically peaks in the spring and summer months, our fall season has proven that nothing can stop the stewardship spirit. In October alone our volunteers […]
BE W.I.L.D – Do what you can
BE W.I.L.D – Do what you can We Can All Do Our Part Through Volunteer & Stewardship We can all do our part through volunteering and stewardship. If we can give a little time and effort to our community spaces, they will remain places of refuge and rejuvenation now and for years to come. Find […]
Five years after a windstorm swept through SLC and knocked down 250 trees in the city cemetery, the restoration effort is officially complete.
Five years after a windstorm swept through SLC and knocked down 250 trees in the city cemetery, the restoration effort is officially complete. Mayor Mendenhall joined the Friends of the Salt Lake City Cemetery, staff from the Salt Lake City Department of Public Lands, and community volunteers to plant the final trees, fully replacing what […]
Salt Lake City celebrates the completion of the first GO Bond project, Backman Community Open Space
Salt Lake City celebrates the completion of the first GO Bond project, Backman Community Open Space Salt Lake City celebrated the grand opening of Backman Community Open Space, 601 N. 1500 West, marking the completion of the first project funded through the City’s Parks, Trails and Open Space General Obligation (GO) Bond on Nov. 20, […]
BE W.I.L.D – Limit your impact
BE W.I.L.D – Limit your impact Be Aware of the Impact of Your Feet, Wheels, and Paws We are visitors in these community spaces. Let’s leave them better than we found them. If you bring it with you, make sure it leaves with you. Be aware of the impact of your feet, wheels, and paws […]
Learning About Trees with Rowland Hall Fifth Graders
Learning About Trees with Rowland Hall Fifth Graders Earlier this year, Urban Forestry staff gave an engaging presentation about the importance of trees to Rowland Hall’s fifth-grade classes. The collaboration was initiated by Kiara Rivera, a dedicated teacher at the school who wanted her students to learn more about the role trees play in creating […]
BE W.I.L.D – Inclusive Spaces: Our Public Lands are for Everyone to Share
BE W.I.L.D – Inclusive Spaces: Our Public Lands are for Everyone to Share Our public lands are for everyone to share. Be aware and respectful of all visitors and their needs. Learn guidelines and expectations for specific spaces to support a welcoming and inclusive environment. Accessibility in our public lands is a priority for the city […]
Allen Park: The Hidden Gem of SLC Public Lands
Allen Park: The Hidden Gem of SLC Public Lands Tucked away in the heart of Salt Lake City is Allen Park, a magical place that blends art and nature. Often called a hidden gem among SLC’s public lands, this one-of-a-kind park is an incredibly special piece of Salt Lake City history. The History of Allen […]
BE W.I.L.D – Welcome to our Public Lands!
BE W.I.L.D – Welcome to our Public Lands! What are Public Lands? Public Lands are parks, trails and natural lands, urban forests, and golf courses owned by Salt Lake City. These lands provide unique outdoor spaces that embrace diversity, inclusivity, and the shared environment of nature. Prioritizing time outside Whether you prefer a park or […]