FAMILY BACKPACKS

Enhance your next visit to the Garden by checking out one of our Garden designed backpacks. These interactive packs contain all the information and materials needed to help you and your children get to know the mysteries of plants and related subjects at Red Butte Garden.

Aquatic Adventures

AGES 8-12
Explore the underwater world in the Garden with water pH and temperature sampling, water insect identification, and other scientific activities for kids that love the water! Water shoes are encouraged for this adventure.

Budding Naturalists

AGES 4-8
Discover the world of phenology by tracking the changes of plants and animals through the seasons. A compass and clues will get you through the Garden on a grand adventure to study plants, seeds, and flowers. You'll spend time at the creek planting a seed to take home!

This program is free with Garden admission and is recommended for families with children ages 4-12. To check out a backpack, please ask at the Visitors Center Gift Shop. Available May-September.

BOY SCOUT BACKPACKS

Red Butte Garden offers an excellent setting for Boy Scouts to earn a merit badge in both Insect and Bird Study. Many important discoveries about birds and insects have been made by young naturalists with an enthusiasm for nature’s creatures. We hope to see you soon!

Insect Study

The Insect Study Merit Badge Backpack Program will take scouts on self-guided adventures through the formal gardens as well as the natural areas of Red Butte Garden. The program runs between 2 and 3 hours, and scouts will learn about the habits and habitats of various insects living in the region.

Bird Study

The Bird Study Merit Badge Backpack Program will take scouts on a birding adventure through both the formal gardens and natural areas of Red Butte Garden. The program lasts between 2 and 3 hours, and scouts will learn about the habits and habitats of the various winged creatures living in the region.

This program is free with Garden admission. Each backpack has enough equipment for 5 Boy Scouts. We may be able to accommodate larger groups upon request. To check out a backpack, please please ask at the Visitors Center Gift Shop. Available May-September.