OSHER 895 - Exploring Pia Okwai, The Jordan River

Get to know Pia Okwai with Tracy Aviary! Pia Okwai is the Shoshoni language name for the waterway many now call the Jordan River. Each class will visit a different section of the Jordan River Parkway Trail. Students will gain a holistic appreciation for the river as an important riparian ecosystem for Utah's wildlife, a critical migratory pathway for birds, and a geographic hub of rich human history. Topics will cover ecology, conservation biology, human history and development along the river, and community science projects that support this watershed.