History
1993: The Spring Creek Angus Ranch Partnership donates 190 acres of land in memory of Leland Swaner, establishing the Swaner Memorial Park Foundation. 1996-1999: The Preserve grows to more than 1,000 acres, thanks to the donation of seven additional parcels of land. 2001: Federal Wetland Reserve Program easement is established to protect 533 acres of critical wetland habitat on the east side of the Preserve. Over the next three years, ponds are re-created, agricultural ditches are filled and streams are restored, returning the wetlands to their natural condition. 2003: Wallin Farm is purchased (now known as the Farm at Swaner), adding 107 acres. 2005: The organization's name is formally changed to the Swaner Nature Preserve. Fourth and fifth grade field trips are launched. 2008: Swaner EcoCenter Grand Opening. The organization's name legally changes to the Swaner EcoCenter, encompassing the EcoCenter, Preserve, Trails and Farm. 2010: Swaner is gifted to Utah State University
Specialties
1,200 acre nature preserve with a 10,000 sq ft building that has interactive computerized displays. Swaner has 10 miles of trails open to the public and also offers guided tours on the Swaner Preserve wetlands during winter (snowshoeing) and summer (nature tours). Swaner also offers childrens summer camps, community talks for adults and families and special events on select holidays, such as Earth Day, Halloween and others. Look for a Star Party in September!