Boat float

Paddle the Jordan River

The Utah Rivers Council and REI are holding a Jordan River Paddle event July 18 at 5:30 p.m. The float is a mild, family-friendly canoe or kayak trip. Boats, paddles and life jackets will be provided for a $20 donation to support river advocacy. Space is limited to 22 participants. Call 801-486-4776 or e-mail sarah@utahrivers.org to register and for more information.

Trail repair

Cottonwood Canyons Foundation, REI and community volunteers are holding a repair-the-trail party for the popular Pipeline Trail in Mill Creek Canyon on July 21. Volunteers will meet at 8 a.m. and work until noon to remove rocks and widen and grade the trail. Participants must be 18 or older and in good physical health. Register by calling REI's Salt Lake store at 801-468-2100 or e-mail espreng@rei.com.