Nature Center at Pia Okwai

09/05/2026

Head on over to the Nature Center today from 4-9pm for Something's Brewing! A part of the Get to the River Festival featuring events all month long along the Jordan River. Community, art, activities, and good food and drinks - see you there!

Thank you to our vendors for this event:

Silver Moon Taqueria:
Nature and Human Health UT:
Wynnie Wire Wraps: .wire.wraps
Other Hat
Max Thomas
Killer Hippo
It's Tea Time: .us
Henry's Spoon Rings:
Sharp Edge Ceramics:

09/02/2026

Join us September 13th at the Nature Center for Nature-Based Mindfulness with Ian Napper.

Swipe through for details ➡️
Link in bio to register - open to adults and kids!

08/27/2026

This September, we're joining Pack It Out 2026, Utah's annual watershed cleanup! Organizations across the state are teaming up to remove trash from our waterways, creating healthier habitats for wildlife and cleaner water for all of us.

Join Aviary staff on Sept 18 as we clean up the Jordan River trail and give back to the birds and wildlife that call it home! 🦆

📍 Tracy Aviary's Nature Center at Pia Okwai (3310 S 1000 W, South Salt Lake)
📝 Registration required here: https://loom.ly/_J7e5FI

*All participants under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

08/25/2026

Open Call for Vendors: Something's Brewing!

Join us on September 5th for Something's Brewing, and get your goods in front of our flock! We're looking for:

🖌️ Handcrafted art vendors
👕 Merch vendors
🍯 Treats & packaged goods

Interested in setting up shop with us? Reach out to [email protected] to snag your spot!

📍 Tracy Aviary's Nature Center @ Pia Okwai
📅 September 5th

08/22/2026

Save the date! Somethings Brewing 2026 is happening on September 5th. Join us for a free community celebration along the Jordan River, also known as Pia Okwai. This event is part of the South Salt Lake Get to the River Festival. Enjoy live music and local food and drink vendors while you meet the people restoring our watershed and discover what's really flowing beneath the surface. From grassroots river projects to the wildlife that calls it home. Bring your curiosity, your appetite, and the whole family for an afternoon that's equal parts community and celebration.

08/21/2026

Ever wanted to make your own art, but didn’t know where to start? Join us for our next workshop this month and learn the tools and techniques of relief printmaking with former artist-in-residence Jeanette Lukens.

You’ll learn how to carve and transfer your design to a block, then print it. Your ticket includes the workshop, plus a finished print and carved block to take home.

Whether you’re looking for your next hobby or want to try something new, this workshop is a great place to start. Tickets are available through the link in our bio and on our website. https://loom.ly/slxA9LY

08/20/2026

🌿 The Nature Center at Pia Okwai is home to peaceful stream habitats, native gardens, and quiet trails right here in South Salt Lake. Come wander, breathe, and reconnect with nature.

📍 3310 South 1000 West, South Salt Lake

See you on the trail! 🌾

08/18/2026

08/18/2026

New Course: Intro to Birding! 🦉

Join us for a 4-session introductory course to the basics in the world of birding! With a focus on Utah bird species, you'll learn about binoculars, begin developing bird identification skills, get oriented to helpful tools like eBird, do hands-on practice, and more. No experience necessary!

📅 Wednesdays, 6-7:30 PM | Sept 23 – Oct 14
📍 The GEL @ Nature Center at Pia Okwai

To sign up: https://tracyaviary.org/conservation/special-events/intro-to-birding/

08/14/2026

Sign up for our Plant And Learn Service volunteer event, abbreviated as PALS! This Plant and Learn Service will be hosted by Spirit, our knowledgeable horticulture technician. Please RSVP for the free event here: https://loom.ly/zByIDcs