We’re thrilled to welcome Ronnie Pessetto as the new Executive Director of Seven Canyons Trust! Ronnie’s passion for nature, strong leadership, and dedication to building thriving communities perfectly align with our mission to restore and revitalize urban waterways. We couldn’t be more excited to have her on board!
Read MoreI’ve made the incredibly difficult decision to accept a new position and will be saying goodbye to my role as Executive Director of the Seven Canyons Trust. I am deeply proud of what we’ve accomplished together over the last ten years. I look forward to new adventures and continuing to watch as the Seven Canyons Trust flourishes.
Read MoreThe Seven Canyons Trust seeks up to three artists for a Quick Draw en Plein Air event at Beer at the Confluence on Saturday, June 15th. The Quick Draw seeks to activate the event with fun, family-friendly programming, while highlighting and supporting local artists. Honorariums of $100 are available with an option for up to 50% of the sale of artwork(s).
Read MoreThe Seven Canyons Trust seeks up to three artists for a Quick Draw en Plein Air event at Beer at the Confluence on Saturday, June 15th. The Quick Draw seeks to activate the event with fun, family-friendly programming, while highlighting and supporting local artists. Honorariums of $100 are available with an option for up to 50% of the sale of artwork(s).
Read MoreNearly 200 gallons of diesel fuel was spilled into Parleys Creek in Salt Lake County, UT after a semi truck crashed on Interstate-80. Pet owners are advised to keep animals out of the creek as cleanup happens.
Read MoreTeaming up with Real Salt Lake and Utah Royals FC, an Earth Day cleanup tackled the Shields Lane Trailhead along the Jordan River. Players and community members, along with Seven Canyons Trust and HEAL Utah, joined forces to protect the Great Salt Lake watershed.
Read MoreThe Hidden Waters installation, a collaboration between the Seven Canyons Trust and The Blocks, will explore narratives related to the Salt Lake Valley’s relationship with water. The installation will feature two components, a series of artist-commissioned Water Drops and The Source—a large sculptural element to unify the piece. Ultimately, the installation aims to build education and stewardship in our valley named after water.
Read MoreThe Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation will support the Seven Creeks | Walk Series through the Utah Children’s Outdoor Recreation & Education Grant program. Programming will organize walking conversations, environmental education, and collaborative service-oriented action along the seven creeks of the Salt Lake Valley.
Read MoreThe Seven Canyons Trust and Salt Lake City Redevelopment Agency have completed the City Creek at Folsom Trail Daylighting Design Plan, the culmination of a two-year process to envision City Creek and additional improvements along the Folsom Trail between 700 and 1000 West in Salt Lake City. Now, we are tasked with building momentum and raising funds to implement the vision!
Read MoreShow the creeks your love! Make a one-time, monthly, or annual donation to build a better creek future and create green spaces that connect and inspire us all in the Salt Lake Valley: sevencanyonstrust.org/donate.
Read MoreThe Roots Art Kollective has completed the nearly 300’ Folsom Trail Mural Project. Their mural acknowledges City Creek, beautifies the Folsom Trail corridor, and represents the Euclid/Poplar Grove neighborhood.
Read MoreWe’ve received two further awards for the Seven Greenways Vision Plan, an Award of Excellence from the Utah Chapter and an Honor Award from the Colorado/Wyoming Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects.
Read MoreDesign concepts for Allen Park present three approaches for the future of the site. Share your feedback with Salt Lake City to guide the balance between the unique artworks, historic buildings, and natural space.
Read MoreListen to audio of the City Creek at Folsom Trail design walks on Ways of Water from KRCL Radioactive’s Connor Este.
Read MoreAn article detailing the Seven Greenways Vision Plan Opportunity Area Walk series, including a walk along the buried Emigration Creek at Herman Franks Park in Salt Lake City and various other projects.
Read MoreThe design for City Creek at Folsom Trail is here. Tell us what you think about the concept at: folsomtrail.org/design. Your feedback is key to the future City Creek at Folsom Trail!
Read MoreJoin us for five walks along opportunity areas along our creeks identified in the Seven Greenways Vision Plan—Water, Nature, Community, Recreation, and Urban.
Read MoreEPA grant will allow Salt Lake City to clean up west-side site and possibly bring restaurants, coffeehouses and other commerce to the Folsom Trail.
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