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Cornell Wetlands Blog

Posted on: August 20th, 2024

Cornell Wetlands: Restoring Water Health Located just south of 10th North on a quiet residential street, Cornell Wetlands does an unsung hero’s work under the form of a water garden landscape. At this location, the Jordan River receives urban runoff from storm water drains on Redwood Road, North Temple, 10th North, and Interstate 15. Before […]

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Rotary Glen Dog Park and Trail Project

Posted on: August 7th, 2024

— Quick Links — Project Description Rotary Glen Open Space received trail upgrades to the trails in the woodland hillsides surrounding the off-leash dog park. Rotary Glen Nature Trails were regraded and better defined to improve safety and user experience. To preserve the woodland habitat surrounding the off-leash dog park, and for the safety of […]

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Protected: TNL Team Page

Posted on: July 18th, 2024

There is no excerpt because this is a protected post.

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Wasatch Community Gardens

Posted on: July 11th, 2024

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..

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Native Wetland Plants Protect Water from Algae

Posted on: July 10th, 2024

What do you know about algae? Not all algae are harmful, but some are. How can you know the difference?

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Keeping Pickleball Inclusive

Posted on: July 9th, 2024

How can we create a respectful pickleball culture so that our shared courts remain inclusive and open to all?

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Foothills Welcome Station Project

Posted on: July 8th, 2024

Visiting the Foothills? Please take the time to check in at our Welcome Stations.

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Muddy Conditions

Posted on: June 17th, 2024

If it’s sticking to your wheels, heels, or paws… Why should you turn around on a muddy trail?

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Anthracnose in Sycamore and London Plane Trees

Posted on: June 12th, 2024

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 […]

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Parley’s Historic Nature Park

Posted on: June 6th, 2024

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 […]

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