Have you seen wildlife when recreating the Foothills? Learn more about how to safely navigate a wildlife encounter.
PFAS & Ski Wax
Take a closer look at your ski wax. Could it be harming our health and environment?
Late Summer Wildflowers in the Foothills
Craving color on your hike? Late summer wildflowers still offer color and beauty along our trails.
Wasatch Community Gardens
Every year Wasatch Community Gardens (WCG) and Salt Lake City Public Lands team up with the common goals of improving access to healthy, organic produce for all Salt Lake City residents..
Native Wetland Plants Protect Water from Algae
What do you know about algae? Not all algae are harmful, but some are. How can you know the difference?
Keeping Pickleball Inclusive
How can we create a respectful pickleball culture so that our shared courts remain inclusive and open to all?
Muddy Conditions
If it’s sticking to your wheels, heels, or paws… Why should you turn around on a muddy trail?
Anthracnose in Sycamore and London Plane Trees
What is Anthracnose, and what can we do about it? Our SLC Urban Forestry team has recently been hearing from many residents who have concerns about our Sycamore and London Plane trees. These species are affected by a fungal-caused disease called Anthracnose (Apiognomonia spp.) as shown above in an infected London Plane tree. Salt Lake […]
Parley’s Historic Nature Park
Welcome to Parley’s Historic Nature Park. Parley’s Historic Nature Park is an expansive 87-acre property at the mouth of Parley’s Canyon. This unique park encompasses a wide range of spaces cared for by SLC Public Lands’ Trails and Natural Lands team, Salt Lake County, and even volunteers, making it a space that serves our community […]
9line Community Orchard
9line Community Orchard Dedication On Tuesday, April 30th, Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall, Parkview Elementary students, TreeUtah, and Salt Lake City Public Lands gathered at the new 9Line Community Orchard site to plant new fruit trees. This once-vacant .7-acre plot is part of the Mayor’s plan to create community spaces in underutilized city land. The growing 9line Community […]