Our Mission

The Stokes Nature Center in Logan Canyon benefits the local community and region by providing opportunities for students of all ages to explore, learn about and develop appreciation and stewardship for our natural world.



The Facility

Located one mile up beautiful Logan Canyon on the Logan River, the 3,000 square-foot lodge was constructed in 1924 by members of the American Legion and later donated to the Trapper Trails Council of the Boy Scouts. Logan`s First Presbyterian Church took title to the building in 1996 and in a partnership with the Bridgerland Audubon Society designated a board to establish a separate organization to develop a not-for-profit nature center. This center sits on U.S. Forest Service lands and operates under a lease agreement with the U.S. Forest Service. A crew of volunteers worked for more than a year renovating the building to provide a safe and welcoming place for learning. On November 1, 1997 the Stokes Nature Center was dedicated and in July of 2001, after almost four successful years of programming, the title to the building was turned over to the Stokes Nature Center.



Our Programs

The highest priority for the Stokes Nature Center is to provide programs that include the opportunity for students of all ages to discover the wonders of nature first-hand: to hear the song of the black-capped chickadee; to delve into the world of River Researchers; to discover the fascinating critters that share our valley and canyons; and to see the world through a new perspective. As the only nature center in Cache Valley, the Stokes Nature Center provides a variety of high-quality, hands-on programs for school children, community groups, families, and the general public. Our programs offer information, discovery, and exploration of the natural world