Wasatch Mountain Institute’s goal is to connect children, families, and communities to the wonder, recreational and educational opportunities of the Wasatch mountains. WMI has a nature center at Jordanelle State Park where they hold school, community programs and Teacher Retreats. They offer day trips, overnight options, host snow school in the winter months, and have a program that integrates place-based learning with technology. Check them out!
Wasatch Mountain Institute’s educational programs are designed to:
Showcase the power of place from the vantage of the Wasatch Mountains
Increase Utahns’ awareness, care, and stewardship of the state’s unique natural landscapes
Support classroom science learning through experience, observation, and understanding
Foster appreciation for lifelong learning
Integrate and strengthen critical thinking skills, effective communication, and leadership