We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we're curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.
- Walt Disney -
- Walt Disney -
The picture above is not new, but old. It is the remains of the rock wall lining the driveway entrance to the Lambert homestead.
Come to this page to find out what's new to the Alpine Nature Center.
Come to this page to find out what's new to the Alpine Nature Center.
1 June 2022
Activities -
Activities -
- Come enjoy the newest walking only trail in Lambert Park - Judy's Trail. This trail is named after Judy Bush, in recognition of her love of Lambert Park and Alpine. Come join me, Ed Bush, as we enjoy a morning hike in the park on Judy's Trail. Learn more on our Activities page.
5 May 2022
Open Spaces -
Open Spaces -
- There's been changes to the trails in Lambert Park! Come see the new Lambert Park map found in the Trail Maps section of Open Spaces.
4 May 2022
What's in Bloom -
What's in Bloom -
- Nine new flowers have appeared! See what's happening on our What's in Bloom page.
18 April 2022
What's in Bloom -
What's in Bloom -
- A cold Spring is not stopping some of early arrivals! See what's happening on our What's in Bloom page.
24 March 2022
What's in Bloom -
What's in Bloom -
- My,oh my - we are still in March and the first blooms are starting to occur! See what's happening on our What's in Bloom page.
23 March 2022
Open Spaces -
Open Spaces -
- There's been changes to the trails in Lambert Park! Come see the new Lambert Park map found in the Trail Maps section of Open Spaces.
27 October 2021
Who Knew? -
Who Knew? -
- Every Spring and Fall we see these black bugs with red markings - the Box Elder Bug - everywhere. But how much do you know about these seasonal guests? Find out more about them on the Invasion of the Box Elder Bugs! page of Who Knew?.
1 October 2021
Open Spaces -
Open Spaces -
- There's a new trail in Lambert Park - the Crossfire Trail. Come see its location on the new Lambert Park map found in the Trail Maps section of Open Spaces.
28 September 2021
What's in Bloom -
What's in Bloom -
- There are still surprises in Lambert Park! See the Rabbit Brush, Russian Thistle and Western Ragweed on our What's In Bloom page.
23 September 2021
What's in Bloom -
What's in Bloom -
- There are still surprises in Lambert Park! See the all the action on our What's In Bloom page.
30 August 2021
What's in Bloom -
What's in Bloom -
- The yellow flowers are taking over! See the new blooms on our What's In Bloom page.
13 July 2021
What's in Bloom -
What's in Bloom -
- It's Chicory time and more. See the new blooms on our What's In Bloom page.
9 June 2021
What's in Bloom -
What's in Bloom -
- Even in this hot and dry spring flowers continue to bloom. See them on our What's In Bloom page.
26 May 2021
What's in Bloom -
What's in Bloom -
- We have 8 new flower arrivals including the state flower, the Sego Lily! See them on our What's In Bloom page.
28 April 2021
Open Spaces -
Open Spaces -
- There's a new trial in Lambert Park - the Crossfire Trail. Come see its location on the new Lambert Park map found in the Trail Maps section of Open Spaces.
26 April 2021
What's in Bloom -
What's in Bloom -
- We have new flower arrivals - the Curveseed Butterwort, Arrowleaf Balsamroot, Utah Milkvetch, Redstem Filaree, Oregon Grape and the dreaded Myrtle Spurge! See them on our What's In Bloom page.
19 April 2021
What's in Bloom -
What's in Bloom -
- It's been a somewhat cold Spring so far and the flowers are taking their time getting here. But we have two new arrivals - the Glacier Lily and the Shortstyle Bluebell! See them on our What's In Bloom page.
6 April 2021
Who Knew? -
Who Knew? -
- Whether or not your deciduous tree leaves turn brilliant colors at summer’s end, their complex mechanism to drop those leaves in autumn is truly amazing. But early cold snaps or extra-long warm spells can throw off a tree’s rhythm and prevent leaf drop. Why didn’t my tree lose its leaves this year? Find out more about this on the Leaves Not Leaving page of Who Knew?.
1 April 2021
Activities -
Activities -
- Come help improve and maintain the trails in Alpine on 17 April! The Alpine Trails Committee is sponsoring a day to help the trails that we all enjoy so much! For more info go to the Activities page on this site. See you there!
- Spring is is barely here and the park is showing its first bloom of the season. The Longstalk Springparsley is a native of the American west and can be found in Wyoming, Idaho and Utah. It is especially common in north-central Utah. See it on our What's In Bloom page.
24 February 2021
Activities -
Activities -
- Alpine resident, Joseph Andreasen, is organizing bird watching and nature hikes. If you would like to join him on one of his outings, watch for new events being announced on our Facebook page and the Activities page on this site. Space will be limited on the hikes, so you will need to sign up ahead of time.