Join the Cottonwood Canyons Foundation, Snowbird, REI, and more for the Earth Day Stewardship Event on Saturday, March 19.  Meet for breakfast at 8 AM at Big Cottonwood Canyon Park & Ride, then carpool.  No experience needed and families are welcome.

Register here (choose Trail Crew Volunteer, April 19 Activity Date)

BI is hosting David Taylor, a bike mechanic of 15 years and 19 years in the outdoor industry guru! He got into cycling when he was 15 years old after a running injury turned problematic. Cycling became his new form of exercise, and a new found passion. David started working in bike shops shortly there after, and cycling access drove the majority of his life decisions. He picked his college based on trail access, worked at a bike shop through college, and went on to manage it. After moving to Utah, he worked at White Pine Touring until he decided to pursue a career in the outdoor industry. David still has a soft spot in his heart for wrenching and has a small bike shop in his garage for friends and family coined “Community Cycles.”

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Come gather with us while Carolyn Keigley demonstrates how she takes  whole grains of wheat to make puffy, lightweight  bread. This night will fill your senses such as touching, smelling and tasting some of the gifts that our earth has to offer for our delight and healthy benefits.

This event is being graciously held at the house of a BCC resident. Please sign up below, there are 18 spots available. The location will be sent once registration is full.

This event is at a local residents private home. So an email will be sent out with directions the day before the event.

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Breathe, (not Breath!) a book about life as a traveling nurse, Linda Andrus will speak on her life journey that inspired her to a career in nursing ,and the tumultuous years of travel-nursing during Covid 19, that were accompanied by struggles in her own world. A page-turner! Linda is a BCC local come and meet her and learn more about her life!

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JASON BRINGS SUBSTANTIAL EXPERTISE TO THE FIELD OF ASTRONOMY EDUCATION. AS THE HEAD OF THE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT AT CLARK PLANETARIUM IN SALT LAKE CITY, HE OVERSEES THE STATEWIDE FIELD TRIP, TEACHER DEVELOPMENT, ELEMENTARY OUTREACH, AND SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS. HE HOLDS A BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN PHYSICS EDUCATION AND A PROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR LICENSE. JASON IS PURSUING A MASTER’S DEGREE IN SPACE STUDIES SPECIALIZING IN THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PLANETARIUM EDUCATION AND THE NATIONAL SPACE SYSTEM. HIS NASA EXPERIENCE INCLUDES MANAGING A MULTI-INSTITUTIONAL OUTREACH EFFORT FOR THE PUNCH MISSION, SPENDING TWO WEEKS AS AN ANALOGUE ASTRONAUT AT THE MARS DESERT RESEARCH STATION, AND VOLUNTEERING AS A SOLAR SYSTEM AMBASSADOR. JASON IS FUELED BY HIS LOVE FOR SPACE SINCE BIRTH AND IS DEDICATED TO SPREADING THE BIG-PICTURE PERSPECTIVE OF THE COSMOS.

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Come join us for a fun and informative ski wax clinic at the Solitude Nordic Center! Whether you're a seasoned skier or hitting the slopes for the first time, this event is perfect for anyone looking to improve their skiing experience. Our experts will teach you the ins and outs of waxing your skis, so you can glide effortlessly down the mountain. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn valuable tips and tricks to keep your skis in top condition. See you there!

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Come join us for a fun-filled day of delicious sweets and treats at Unified Fire Authority Station 108. Indulge in a variety of mouth-watering desserts and snacks while mingling with fellow dessert enthusiasts. Whether you have a sweet tooth or just enjoy trying new treats, this event is perfect for you!

Liz Struthwolf is known for her popular culinary lecture series and festive community tasting events that feature hand-crafted local foods. As a favorite University of Utah Continuing Education Instructor, she has introduced thousands of students to the healthy aspects of hand-crafted foods. At the University, she conducts research in the field of medical food science. As President of the Utah Chocolate Society, she is excited to deliver Brighton Institute’s February Sweets and Treats lecture and tasting experience. We will hear the latest about the importance of buying local foods and get to sample some of them, especially those related to the season of Valentines.  Don’t miss out on her expertise and hospitality. No charge for this class.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to satisfy your cravings and discover new favorite sweet creations. Grab your friends and family and make your way to our event for a day of delicious delights. We can't wait to see you there!

Please sign up by February 1st! Tickets will close at that time in order for necessary items to be purchased and/or made. Click on the link below to register for this free event!

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Join the BI for this exciting event where you can learn all about how the Solitude Avalanche Mitigation Department works to keep our community safe. This in-person event will give you a behind-the-scenes look at the important work they do to prevent avalanches and protect our area. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to meet the team and ask any questions you may have. See you there!

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Come join us for a fun and informative ski wax clinic at Unified Fire Authority Station 108! Whether you're a seasoned skier or hitting the slopes for the first time, this event is perfect for anyone looking to improve their skiing experience. Our experts will teach you the ins and outs of waxing your skis, so you can glide effortlessly down the mountain. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn valuable tips and tricks to keep your skis in top condition. See you there!

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6:45 am start

Guardsmans Pass to Cottonwood Heights

Rolling lane closures until 11 am

More information: https://www.runrevel.com/bcm

Please come and join the BI as we host the 4th of July breakfast and parade!

Breakfast will be served from 8 to 10 at Brighton’s Milley Chalet. The menu is breakfast burritos and a beverage for $8.50, yogurt parfait for $6, fruit cup for $5.  Parade starts at 10:30, make sure you are there early to set up!  

THIS YEAR THE BRIGHTON CIRCLE WILL BE CLOSED AT 10:30 TO 11:30, NO VEHICAL TRAFFIC IN OR OUT! Plan ahead and if you need to leave before then, please park on the road before the circle. Also, remember, for safety reasons, please do not throw candy!  

This year BI will be doing a candy dump before the parade starts to help keep kids back away from the vehicles. Police motorcycles will go by once to clear the route and a second time to do tricks, followed by a crew of people throwing candy to kids and adults alike. The parade will follow, cars and floats, bikes, and finally walkers.

Darren Parry, 5th generation son of Shoshone Chief Sagwitch who survived the Bear River Massacre of 1862, will tell the stories passed down from generations before about his tribe and their relationship to the Wasatch.

Thursday, June 27 Wasatch Mountain Lodge Potluck Supper at 5:30 pm, main dish will be provided, please bring a dessert or side. Lecture at 6:30 pm.  Free event

Find out more here.

https://www.thinkagain-faithagain.life/2022/08/02/the-bear-river-massacre-history-healing-and-re-story-ation/

Please join the BI for this exciting event! Todd Stout, Utah President of Lepidopterist Society, International Butterfly Breeder Association, and member of the University of Florida Research Association will be speaking to us about the habitats, life cycles, and identification of local butterflies!

The Brighton Institute is well-known for its block printing booth at the Wasatch Wildflower Festival and Brighton Days. Join local artist and art educator Carolyn Keigley for a one-day class to learn how to design and carve your own block for block printing. Create a block for your own holiday cards or express your creative whimsy for a unique piece of art!

Class size is limited to 16 people. Ages 18 and up. Registration is $3.00 to cover the cost of the block. Donations are encouraged to help pay for the carving tools, paper and ink.

Materials supplied by the Brighton Institute: soft linoleum block 4" x 6", tracing paper, carving tools, ink and printing tools (brayer, baren and paper)

Materials students need to bring to class: a drawing sketchbook of any size and photos of ideas for your print. These photos need to be no larger than 3 1/2" x 5 1/2". If in doubt, the teacher will help you in your selection or ideas.

The Brighton Institute is hosting a FREE self defense! If you were able to join us in May for part one that is fantastic! This class will pick up where we left off. If you missed it, that’s okay too. Please join us. We will do a refresher for everyone!!

Deborah Beall and her husband, a flight attendant and pilot respectively, trained in self defense following 9/11. Deborah worked in the training department and attended specialized training in Atlantic City provided by the Federal Air Marshall Program. She taught self defense to flight attendants and pilots for two different airlines. Her courses were eight hours long and provided the basics of stances, strikes, kicks, and blocks. While these skills in no way made flight attendants the “Chuck Norrises of the Airlines”, the skills did provide them with basic knowledge that had the potential to saves lives.

Deborah will be teaching us about the weapons we posses on our bodies, and the targets of the body, along with some basic maneuvers to provide a skill set for the protection of ourself and loved ones.

Join us for an evening of community safety and learning.

Come visit the BI at the Brighton Flea Market! We will have a tent set up all day from 10 to 5. Please come out and buy a souvenir or memento from us and help spread the word about the BI.

Come join us to learn more about the history of the Town of Brighton and information about our environment. We will have hikes, history lessons, and arts and crafts. Hope to see you there!

There are many ways to work with fungi, and they all begin with knowing how to grow and care for mushrooms. We'll learn how to inoculate and grow oyster mushrooms. We'll talk about tricks for being successful in our climate, and what you can do with this skillset once you have it.

Each registered attendee will leave with an oyster mushroom grow kit to take home. 

Class is limited to 15 students.

SUPPLY FEE $40 - REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Please join us at Solitude Ski Resort in Big Cottonwood Canyon for a fun night! Open mic sign up starts at 5:30 and artists (yes that’s you!) will begin to take the stage at 6. Come up to play or listen, either way it will be a good time.

JUNE 8 | Weeds & Seeds ▪ 6:30 pm ▪ Big Cottonwood Fire Station

Taylor Litwin from the Cottonwood Canyons Foundation will suggest an itinerary for a wildflower seed safari to help find and preserve local wildflower seeds for the next season’s planting. She will also help us identify local invasive weeds and suggest ways to limit their growth.

Fungi are all around us playing important ecological roles to ensure the health of our forest ecosystems. We'll take a look at fungal biology, the jobs that fungi perform in our forests, and some common mushrooms that you might see in the Wasatch. Learning about fungi is a great way to broaden your understanding of nature and increase your appreciation for the mountains. 

FREE | No registration required

In the Pioneer era, there may have been as many as 500 beaver dams in the Cottonwood Canyons. Currently there are only three active dams. We will take a look at the benefits to ecology and wildfire mitigation that beaver dams offer and hear about ways to live in harmony with beavers. We will also hear about an exciting project to create more beaver-friendly features in hopes of attracting beavers to return to Willow Heights.

FREE | No registration required | Zoom info below:

Topic: Brighton Institute: Big Cottonwood Canyon Beaver Update
Time: Mar 23, 2023 06:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)

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Brighton Beaver Action Plan - Nicole Smeeding

Nicole will review the results of a 2022 situation assessment for the Town of Brighton toward creating a "Beaver Action Plan."  Beavers are ecosystem engineers who are of critical importance to a healthy watershed. The action plan aims to reduce negative beaver-human interaction by providing support, planning, and education to Brighton residents to prioritize non-lethal alternatives to nuisance beavers and promote coexistence. 

Beaver Dam Analogs in Willow Heights - Lise Brunhart

Lise will provide a short history of the Beaver Dam Analogs project funded by the Central Wasatch Commission from 2020 through 2022. Willow Heights pond has been failing to hold water through drought and loss of the Beavers living there. It is hoped that by building beaver dam analogs in Willow Heights Creek, beavers may be attracted back to the area to restore their former dam and habitat. 

Join the Brighton Institute in welcoming Bill Barron of Salt Lake City. Learn how this former Alta Ski Patroller and carpenter was recast through his advocacy with the Citizens' Climate Lobby leading to the most important work in his life; normalizing the conversation around our changing climate and speaking for bipartisan climate solutions.

Bill's 13 years of advocacy has included 4 bike tours across Utah covering 3250 miles, 3 times as a single-issue climate candidate and most recently on a listening tour of the state. We will learn more about Bill's transformative experience, talk about how we are being impacted locally, and ways you can engage on this issue.

Join us in-person at the fire station or online via zoom!

Zoom Link: Click here to join!

Bill Barron | Mountain West Regional Coordinator, Citizens Climate Lobby

Come play and sing at the Thirsty Squirrel and cheer on your friends. First sign-ins have priority. Performers should plan on a few songs and are welcome to join in jams after everyone has a turn. We will provide PA equipment but bring your own cables and feel free to bring additional amplification.

Come play and sing at the Thirsty Squirrel and cheer on your friends. First sign-ins have priority. Performers should plan on a few songs and are welcome to join in jams after everyone has a turn. We will provide PA equipment but bring your own cables and feel free to bring additional amplification.