K–6Civic Lab
Native Plants
Restore local ecosystems
ElsaBefore you start
- Age band
- K–6
- Time
- 30–60 minutes
- Quest type
- Hanging Out
- Guardian
- Loam · Piute
- Materials needed
- Utah Native Plants Field Guide
- Garden Kneeler and Seat with Tool Pouches
- Seed Starting Kit with Biodegradable Pots
Why this skill rocks
You learn how to help Utah's plants grow strong and healthy, making our parks and mountains even more beautiful for everyone! You're like a superhero for nature.
2034Where this could take you
You'll be leading projects to make sure the Olympic venues and surrounding areas are filled with beautiful, healthy Utah plants, teaching others how to care for our land. You'll be a nature guardian, making Utah bloom.
What You'll Need
Optional materials for this quest.
Utah Native Plants Field Guide
RequiredA pocket-sized reference guide to wildflowers, shrubs, and grasses native to the Intermountain West, with color photos and planting notes perfect for beginners.
Garden Kneeler and Seat with Tool Pouches
RequiredA foldable kneeler that doubles as a seat, with side pouches for hand tools — makes planting and weeding comfortable for long sessions in your native garden.
Seed Starting Kit with Biodegradable Pots
Start native plants from seed indoors before the last frost — biodegradable pots go straight in the ground so roots are never disturbed during transplant.