Learning About Lagomorphs

Tuesday, March 14 at 5 pm All ages are welcome. Geared toward children.

$5 ONC members, $8 non-members

Jackrabbits, cottontails, and hares, oh my! Have you ever wondered how far a bunny can actually jump? Why are their noses always wiggling? What’s the difference between your pet bunny and wild bunnies? In this workshop you’ll learn about rabbits and their cousins — pikas, hares, and cottontails, and make a fun bunny craft.

Please register by March 11th.

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Floats & Fins & Things That Swim

For preschoolers - ages 3-5

ONC Members $10 per child/parent Non-members $12 per child/parent

Choose a date and time: March 21, 9am, 10:30am or 1pm March 22, 9am or 1:30pm

Learn about fish, things that sink or float, and explore the tiny creatures that live in a pond. Please dress for the weather. This program is 100% outside. Please register by March 20th.

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Make Your Own Walking Stick & Spring Scavenger Hunt

Saturday, March 25th at 11 am All ages are welcome. $5 per stick

Make your own hiking stick, then use it to stroll the Nature Center’s Habitat Trail with a spring scavenger hunt. Hiking stick, beads, ribbon, and other items will be provided, but feel free to bring any personal mementos to add to your stick. Please register by March 22nd.

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Wild Wednesdays

Every Wednesday at 3:45 pm

Come learn about the animals and ecology of our region. This 20-minute lesson is led by a teacher/naturalist, with time to explore afterwards. 3/15 – Going Green! for St. Patrick’s Day 3/22– Water Cycle

Reservations are not required. Please check in at the Visitor Center desk. Members are free and non-members pay regular admission: $5 adults, $3 children.

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

Birdhouses Due This Week!

Entries due March 13-18 at the Visitor Center front desk.

Grab your tools because it’s time to build birdhouses for the Nature Center’s annual birdhouse competition and exhibit! All types of birdhouses are welcome, but they need to be sturdy and stand up to the weather. There is no entry fee, and all ages are encouraged to enter. Cash and gift prizes will be awarded.

This year we are celebrating 30 years of birdhouses!

Summer Camp & Volunteen Registration

We still have some openings. Register soon!

The Ogden Nature Center offers a variety of nature camps for ages 2-16. One of the most memorable experiences of summer for children — our camps get kids outside, in the field and learning about the natural world, while having fun. We offer camps for ages 2-16. We also offer a summer service & learning program for teens called Volunteens. Find out more and register below!

Summer Camp Registration