WILD WEDNESDAYS: American Bison all ages

Wednesday, November 1st / 3:45 pm

The American Bison is a fascinating animal with some amazing adaptations as well as a symbol of the “Old West.” Join us as we learn about bison and how to safely view them.   

Wild Wednesdays are held every Wednesday at 3:45 pm.  FREE for members! or $5 adults / $3 children. Learn about the plants, animals, and ecology of our region. This 20-minute lesson is led by a teacher/naturalist, with time to explore afterwards.

Reservations are not required. Please check in at the Visitor Center desk. Please note that the Ogden Nature Center closes at 5 pm and the gates close. Please dress for the weather — the class will be held outdoors.

Wild Wednesdays are sponsored by my529: Utah’s Educational Savings Plan.

Fall Trail Scavenger Hunt - all ages welcome

Saturday, November 11th / anytime between 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

$1 per sheet

Admission is free for ONC members / nonmembers - daily rate: $5 adults, $3 children

No registration necessary, just check in at the Visitor Center front desk and pick up your sheets, then hit the trails for this fall-themed, self-guided scavenger hunt.

Knee-High Naturalists:

Plants & Animals Prepare for Winter

for ages 3-5 (w/accompanying adult)

Choose a date and time:

November 21st at 1 pm

November 22nd at 10 am

December 19th at 10 am or 1 pm

December 20th at 10 am

Migrate through nature in autumn and find out how our feathered friends generate energy during the cold winter months.  Visit the bear den and get a feel for hibernation. Please call 801-621-7595 to pre-register.  Registration is required.

Per child/adult pair: $10 ONC members / $12 non-members  / $8 per participant for groups of 5 or more

Cup Hop - Lucky Ladybug Mug

For a $20 donation you will receive a cute and collectible Ogden Nature Center ladybug mug, filled (on the day of purchase only) with a specialty coffee tea or cocoa at the locations listed below.  The mugs will be available on these dates and at these locations only, while they last!  

Nov. 13-18 Grounds for Coffee / 3005 Harrison Blvd.

Nov. 20-25 Kaffe Mercantile / 1221 26th Street

Nov. 27 - Dec 2 Daily Rise / 2865 Washington Blvd.

Dec. 4-9 Grounds for Coffee / 111 Historic 25th Street

Dec. 11-16 Coffee Links / 287 Park Ave.

Annual Board Meeting

Wednesday, November 15th, 5 pm social / 5:30 pm meeting

Members and the general public are invited to join us for our annual Board Meeting.  Please convene in the L.S. Peery Education Building at the Ogden Nature Center.

#GivingTuesday

Tuesday, November 28th

#GivingTuesday is a global movement unleashing the power of radical generosity.  Join like-minded people and give as generously as your means permit to causes that matter to you.  Jump ahead of the curve and donate to the Ogden Nature Center today!  

Here are some ways you can help:

Donate Any Amount

To be used where Ogden Nature Center needs it most!

House the Birds

Your gift will help us build new mew roofs for the birds of prey at the Ogden Nature Center - specifically the owls, hawks and corvids. Help provide safety and shelter for our precious animal ambassadors.

Join as a Member

A one-year family membership gives you all the benefits of a membership, while providing support for the Nature Center's mission: to unite people with nature and nurture appreciation and stewardship of the environment.

Feed the Birds

Those exquisite feathers take serious nourishment!  Help feed ten meat eating raptors and two curious corvids. They’ll coo for you the next time you visit!  

Land Stewardship

Open space is good for the soul!  And your gift will ensure our trails and preserve are ecologically sound and cared for.  Help care for this 152-acre nature preserve -- a special place for our entire community.

GIVE NOW for #GivingTuesday