Summit County invites residents to learn, restore and volunteer this September

Volunteers work on a restoration project at the 910 Ranch. Summit County will host three community education and service events in September focused on invasive weeds, wildlife movement and habitat restoration. Photo: TownLift//Randi Sidman-Moore

Three Saturday events will focus on invasive weeds, wildlife movement and habitat restoration

PARK CITY, Utah — Summit County is inviting residents to spend three Saturday mornings in September learning about invasive plants and helping restore public lands, including two volunteer projects at the 910 Ranch.

The events begin Sept. 12 with the county’s Fall 2026 Community Noxious Weeds Tour. The guided tour will introduce participants to some of Summit County’s “most-wanted” weeds and offer practical information about identifying and controlling invasive species on their own properties.

The tour will run from 9 a.m. to noon, beginning at the Richardson Flat Park and Ride, 3345 Richardson Flat Road in Park City. Registration is available online.

On Sept. 19, volunteers will gather at the 910 Ranch to remove barbed-wire fencing as part of Serve Park City. The project is intended to improve wildlife movement and the overall health of the landscape.

Participants should wear long pants, long sleeves, and sturdy, closed-toe shoes or boots. Summit County also recommends bringing water, snacks, sun protection, thick gloves, and wire cutters, if available. Sunglasses can serve as protective eyewear. A recent tetanus vaccination is recommended but not required.

Registration is required through the county’s official event listing.

A second restoration project at the ranch is scheduled for Sept. 26 in recognition of National Public Lands Day. Volunteers will help repair beaver dam analogs, remove weeds, fix fencing, and complete other work along a tributary of East Canyon Creek. The county said the project will help restore the riparian corridor and improve wildlife habitat.

The work may require walking up to 2 miles across uneven or muddy terrain and could include stream crossings. Volunteers should wear long pants, long sleeves, and sturdy shoes or muck boots. The county will provide tools, gloves, and instruction. Dogs should remain at home.

The National Public Lands Day project will run from 9 a.m. to noon. Registration is required, and the county will send parking and meeting instructions to participants after they sign up through the county event page.