Published on Alta Community Enrichment (http://altaarts.org)
WASTACH WILDLFLOWER FESTIVAL 2012

07/27/2012 - 8:00am
07/29/2012 - 1:00pm

2012 Wasatch Wildflower Festival
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www.wasatchwildflowerfestival.org [2]

July 27, 28 & 29

***ALTA'S DAY IS SATURDAY JULY 28th

LOCATION : SUMMER BOOTH AREA AT END OF LITTLE COTTONWOOD CANYON

 

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ALTA'S LINE UP OF EVENTS:

(we reserve the right to change the details)

Beginner Walks
Walk takes place along gentle terrain along base area, through willows, meadows and
along streamside to allow for excellent variety of wetland wildflowers and other species.
About 1 hour. Hikes depart as groups fill.
9:00am, 10:00am, 11:00am, 12:00pm

 

Beginner/Intermediate Wildflower Walks
A walk up the Summer Road or Albion Meadows Trail at a gentle grade. This walk
allows for wonderful variety of flowers blooming in habitats including meadows, aspen
groves, streams, and sunny, rocky slopes. About 1 1⁄2 hours.
9:00am, 10:00am, 11:00am, 12:00pm
Hikes depart as groups fill.

Advanced Walk
Walk takes place up the Twin Lakes Pass trail. Trail is very steep and rocky in sections.
North-facing slopes allow for wildflower viewing through a variety of habitats. About 1
½ hours.
9:00am, 10:00am, 11:00am, 12:00pm
Hikes depart as groups fill.

Kids Wildflower Walks
Especially designed with kids in mind and with fun and interactive wildflower activities
along the way!  A gentle walk route along the base area.
Discover what wildflowers need to grow! We'll look for wildflowers and wildlife of
Albion Basin. Less than an hour in duration.
9:30am and 10:30am
Kids walks depart as groups fill. Kids should be accompanied by an adult.


Live Acoustic Music

 8:30am-12:30pm

TBD


Chalk Art Contest ~ Judging will be at 9:00am (get an early start)

you will be assigned a 10 x 10 ft square area to create your master piece. Choose your favorite Wasatch wildflower or wildlife scene to cover the blacktop!

Like everything on the mountains, the asphalt is rough and rugged. Bring your own chalk and  your imagination!

Kids Art   

9am-12pm

We will have an art tent with ongoing activities for kids of all ages. 

 

 

Want to voluteer to do walks during the festival?  Please contact jessiew@cottonwoodcanyons.org [4]

www.wasatchwildflowerfestival.org [5]


ACE - Alta Arts Council :: info@AltaArts.org :: 801-742-9712 :: PO BOX 8142, Alta, Utah 84092-8142 :: AltaArts.org

Source URL: http://altaarts.org/event/2012WasatchWildflowerFestival

Links:
[1] http://altaarts.org/events/wildflower
[2] http://www.wasatchwildflowerfestival.org
[3] http://altaarts.org/wildflowerfestival
[4] mailto:jessiew@cottonwoodcanyons.org
[5] http://www.wasatchwildflowerfestival.org