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Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter

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1,200-acre nature preserve and educational center located at the entryway of Park City. A 1200-acre Preserve, a 10,000 square ft.

Immerse yourself in our vibrant ecosystem, engage in hands-on educational programs, and learn about the natural world. LEED Platinum certified building, 10 miles of hiking trails, 1,400 students on field trips per year, and an education center for everyone from the youngest naturalists to the experienced birder, and everything in between! The Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter was gifted to Utah State University in 2010. Preservation and ongoing restoration of the land is ongoing education, as well as public education. Facebook Comment Policy
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10/31/2026

Beautiful morning on the Preserve. Have a safe and happy Halloween!

10/30/2026

Kick off the season and shop at Swaner for everyone on your holiday list during our Wild Winter Art Market on Saturday, December 5, 10 AM to 4 PM! ❄️

Featuring 20+ local vendors and makers, we'll have handmade jewelry, ceramics, paintings, woodwork, stained glass, and more, plus a holiday-themed craft for kids. Grab a cup of coffee at the Lucky Ones coffee truck right outside the EcoCenter and enjoy the views on the Swaner Preserve on our boardwalk and observation tower. ☕️

Admission is free and each vendor will be donating a small portion of their proceeds to Swaner Preserve & EcoCenter.

10/29/2026

There are 1,200 acres of reasons to support Swaner this Live PC Give PC!

In the past year, Swaner served over 4,000 youth through field trips, outreach programs, and summer camps. Over 17,000 locals and visitors were welcomed to the EcoCenter to learn about wetlands and tour visiting exhibits.

If you share our love for environmental education, school field trips, wetland restoration, trails, fun exhibits, and open space in our community, give today through November 6th to help us reach our goal! Donation link below.

We would also love for you to join us at the EcoCenter on Nov. 6th from 12:30-3:30pm during our Live PC Give PC Celebration & Family Nature Break for FREE activities, including our climbing wall, a nature craft, special treats, and wildlife viewing.

‼️And...your Live PC Give PC donation will be DOUBLED thanks to these generous supporters who are providing matching gifts!

Donate here: https://www.livepcgivepc.org/organization/Swaner-Preserve

10/21/2026

Join us for a spooktacular spectacle at Swaner this Friday to Sunday, October 23 - 25, with fun all weekend long!

We’ll kick things off this Friday, 10/23, with Live Like Sam hosting a hands-on activity from 1-4 PM. Then stop by for a surprise creepy critter cameo during our Sunday Craft on 10/25 from 11 AM-1 PM! And don’t miss out on our geocache trick-or-treating, our climbing wall and a spooky scavenger hunt -- happening all weekend. 🍬🎃

See you there...if you dare. 👻

10/21/2026

Help curb pollution of our waterways- bag and pack out all pet waste!

Park City and Basin Recreation teams are asking recreators to stop leaving dog p**p on trails, especially when rain is in the forecast. The waste contributes to pollution.

Read Kristine Weller's full report for more info👉https://www.kpcw.org/summit-county/2026-10-20/park-city-basin-rec-ask-locals-to-pick-up-after-their-dogs

10/15/2026

A big thank-you to all our volunteers who helped get over 350 trees in the ground along East Canyon Creek this week! We’re also grateful to TreeUtah for providing additional trees and sharing their expertise. A special shoutout to Frankie and her group for joining the project and sharing a moving essay about climate change, hope, and the power of planting trees. 💚

These trees will help improve riparian habitat by stabilizing streambanks, providing forage for wildlife, and shading the water to improve water quality. We’re also grateful to Central Wasatch Commission for funding Swaner through this year’s Short-Term Grant Cycle. This support helped fund the removal of old exclusionary fencing in the area and the purchase of trees for planting.

Want to learn more about what our conservation team accomplished this year? Check out our latest Naturalist News blog post below!

https://extension.usu.edu/swaner/naturalist-news/on-the-preserve-jul-sep-2026

10/05/2026

Clusters of them can be seen along East Canyon Creek as well as the Quarry Mountain Trailhead and Meadows Drive...

Find out why HERE: https://www.kpcw.org/summit-county/2026-10-05/what-are-all-the-small-pink-flags-in-summit-county

10/05/2026

🎃 Nature, but make it spooky. 👻

Our annual Halloween celebration is back! Join us for a Spooktacular Weekend at Swaner October 23 - 25 for geocache trick-or-treating, a spooky nature project, and hands-on fun all weekend long.

Swipe to see all the activities--see you soon for some frightfully fun nature adventures!

10/04/2026

Heads up! The EcoCenter will be closed on Wednesday, October 7 and Thursday, October 8.

Address

1258 Center Drive
Park City, UT
84098

Opening Hours

Wednesday	10am - 4pm
Thursday	10am - 4pm
Friday	10am - 4pm
Saturday	10am - 4pm
Sunday	10am - 4pm

Telephone

+14356491767

Website

http://www.swanerecocenter.org/

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