City invites volunteers for 2 open space beautification projects Saturday

Eagle Mountain City is calling on community members to lend a hand this Saturday during two volunteer-driven projects aimed at enhancing the City’s open space.

The projects will focus on trail building and landscaping improvements, providing residents with a hands-on opportunity to make a lasting impact in their neighborhoods.

The first project, located at the Sweetwater Roundabout at Pony Express Parkway and Sweetwater Road, will run from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Volunteers will help plant flowers and shrubs in the roundabout—part of a broader beautification effort led by the City in partnership with the Eagle Mountain Nature and Wildlife Alliance.

“It was pointless grass,” said Todd Black, Eagle Mountain City’s Wildlife Biologist and Open Space Manager. “We’re doing this to beautify and give variety and cut down on water. We hope it’s a homerun and this makes the community look prettier.”

The grass that once filled the space was recently removed and replaced with a water-efficient sprinkler system. Now, it’s time to bring new life to the area with native plants and colorful blooms.

The second volunteer opportunity will take place from 8 a.m. to noon near the Crossing of Tickville Gulch and Carnoustie Road, in the Rock Creek neighborhood. This project, initiated at the request of local homeowners, will create a natural trail through the wash, featuring mulch paths and small wooden bridges to help cross sections of the gulch.

“This is a great example of residents wanting to improve their neighborhood, and we’re here to support that,” said Black. “We’re building a nature trail through a really special area, and it’s going to be something families can enjoy.”

Both events are City-led initiatives, with the Sweetwater project benefitting from the added support and expertise of the Eagle Mountain Nature and Wildlife Alliance. Volunteers of all ages are welcome.

Participants are encouraged to bring work gloves, shovels, and any available power tools to help with planting, digging, and construction. City staff will be on hand to direct efforts and provide any necessary materials.

Anyone interested in volunteering can reach out to Todd Black at tblack@eaglemountain.gov for more details or to sign up in advance.