Wildlife and Nature Events
The events listed below are only posted as a public service, and all questions, concerns, or comments should be forwarded to the organization responsible for holding the particular event.
Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge Events
Contact the Friends of the Bear River Bird Refuge with any questions or comments about events held on the refuge.
Events For 2027
Owl Day
January 9, 2027
2155 West Forest Street, Brigham City, Utah 84302
More info to come.
Eagle Day
February 13, 2027
2155 West Forest Street, Brigham City, Utah 84302
More info to come.
Swan Day
March 13. 2027
2155 West Forest Street, Brigham City, Utah 84302
More info to come.
Eccles Wildlife Education Center Events
1157 South Waterfowl Way, Farmington, UT 84025
801-451-5536
Contact the Eccles Wildlife Education Center, located on the Farmington Bay WMA, with any questions, comments, or concerns about the events listed below.
Events For 2026
5th Annual Owl-0-ween
Trunk-or-treat
October 10, 2026
10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.
Hardware Wildlife Education Center
15 miles out of Hyrum, Utah, on State Route 101 (Blacksmith Fork Canyon)
435-753-6206
(Contact Hardware Ranch for normal visiting hours and with any questions or comments.)
Events For 2026
Night Life Exhibit
Learn why animals are active at night and see amazing photographs by visiting a free exhibit at the Hardware Wildlife Education Center.
October 2-4, 9-11, 16-18
Exhibit Hours 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. (Call for normal visiting hours)
Utah Division of Wildlife General Events Statewide
Contact the Utah DWR for more information about any of their events listed below.
Sandhill Crane Viewing Day
October 10, 2026 in the Uintah Basin
7:00 – 9:00 a.m. Participants will meet at the Jensen Nature Park at 8775 E. 6000 S. in Jensen, Utah, then drive their own cars to various fields near the Green River in Jensen.
5:00 – 7:00 p.m. The auto tour will meet at the commuter parking lot at the intersection of Highway 40 and State Route 88 ( the turnoff to the Ouray National Wildlife Refuge) and will head to the cranes’ resting grounds at Pelican Lake and Ouray National Wildlife Refuge. Participants will be driving their own cars and are encouraged to bring clothing appropriate for the weather and any desired snacks, water, and drinks, as the area is rural with no services nearby.
The event is free, but participants are asked to register for it in advance on Eventbrite.
For more information about the event, call the DWR office in Vernal, Utah, at 435-781-9453.
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