Conservation Garden Park
801-256-4400
8275 South 1300 West
West Jordan, Utah 84088
Apr
8 - 6:30pm
Mon-Sat
May-Aug
8 - 8pm
Mon-Sat
Sep-Oct
8 - 6:30pm
Mon-Sat
Nov-Mar
8 - 5pm
Mon-Fri
Open year round. Closed some holidays.
Activity Backpacks (self-guided)
Activity backpacks can be checked out for 1 hr.* from the front desk at the Education Center. Reservation requests need to made at least 5 business days in advance.
*extended reservation times may be available upon request
Each backpack can support a group of up to 10 people. Up to 3 groups per time slot.
Typical age range: 8-12 yrs. old
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can use an activity backpack?
Anyone! They're perfect for youth groups, homeschoolers, scout troops, families, and anyone excited to explore the garden.
How many people does one backpack support?
- Each backpack works best for up to 10 participants
- Have more? You're welcome to reserve multiple backpacks.
What's included in the backpack?
Everything you need for a fun, waterwise adventure!
- Instruction sheet & tour map
- Binoculars (7) & magnifying glasses (5)
- Water cycle band
- Compost examples
- Drip irrigation parts (2)
- Pop-up spray head
What will we learn about?
Hands-on activities cover:
- Signs of animal life
- Plant adaptations
- The water cycle
- Efficient watering and drip irrigation basics
- Composting
How should I reserve my backpack and prep for my visit?
Fill out the Activity Backpack Request Form with your visit date and group size. Please send your request at least 5 days in advance so we can check availability and prepare your backpack.
- Remember to print your group's worksheets ahead of time
- Review the leader instruction sheet so you're ready to guide the activities with confidence.
