Ogden Nature Center is hiring an Executive Director!

If you or someone you know is interested in leading this community anchor, click below to find more information and an application.

Our current Executive Director, Jonathan Creel, has accepted a leadership position in Los Alamos, New Mexico.

“The Ogden Nature Center is a special place. Everyone has been so welcoming and truly made me feel at home. The Nature Center provides something unique in Ogden, and its work to create the next generation of environmental stewards is critical," said Creel.

“We are so grateful for Jonathan’s hard work and wish him the best in his new role. On behalf of the Board of Directors, we are excited to find the organization’s next leader to guide the Nature Center forward.”

Don Hickman - a long-time board member, non-profit leadership trainer, community leader, and avid nordic skier – will serve as the interim Executive Director during the search. Don, along with the Board, will work closely with the staff to ensure a smooth transition.

Job Announcement - Executive Director, Ogden Nature Center

WILD WEDNESDAYS: Sunny Sunflowers all ages
Wednesday, September 27th / 3:45 pm

Join Ogden Nature Center and Weber State University students as we chat about a group of flowers you can't help but feel happy seeing.  Sunflowers, goldenrod, daisies, and many others fall into the aster family.  Come learn about Utah’s native species.  Afterwards, take a walk and enjoy the sunflowers that are sprouting up all over the Ogden Nature Center.  

Wild Wednesdays are held every Wednesday at 3:45 pm.  FREE for members! or $5 adults / $3 children.Come 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.

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

Space Camp ages 10-12
Saturday, September 30th / 3:00 - 10:00 pm

Discover the incredible worlds lurking in our galaxy with this afternoon/evening camp dedicated to outer space! Build your own “rover” to survive a Mars drop test, learn about the planets in our solar system, and finish the night with a campfire dinner and stargazing while hearing stories about the constellations far above us.

Building Fairy/Gnome Houses all ages
Saturday, October 14th / 10:00 am

Listen to some of the many fairytales and myths about miniature creatures while decorating a tiny home for your garden. Craft supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring any additional materials. Please register by October 7th.

Plant Dyed Bandanas ages 16+
Saturday, October 21st / 10:00 am

Learn about incredible natural dyes by using hammered plants to create your own bandana design. Flowers, fabric markers, and cotton bandanas will be provided, but guests are welcome to bring additional materials if desired.  Please register by October 14th.

Information and Registration for Community Classes

KNEE-HIGH NATURALISTS: Leaves and Trees ages 3-5

Choose a date and time:

- October 17th / 10:00 am or 1:00 pm

- October 18th / 10:00 am

Join us for this year’s theme of seasons. Explore trees in the fall and learn what they do for both humans and animals. Learn the difference between evergreen trees (coniferous) and trees that lose their leaves (deciduous). Please call 801-621-7595 to pre-register.  Registration is required.

CREATURES OF THE NIGHT all ages

SAVE THE DATE! October 27th and 28th / 5 - 8:30 pm

$7 ONC members / $10 non-members / Free for ages 2 and under

Join us for a non-spooky evening of trailside adventures. This fun and crazy night is packed with games, campfire stories, live owl and snake presentations and fall crafts. Get down low in the Spider Web Crawl! Meet a mad scientist and a silly fortune teller! And take a Crepuscular Creep where you’ll meet characters dressed as native Utah animals, each with a tale to tell.

Food trucks will be onsite - so bring some extra $ for Lucky Slice Pizza and Wimpy and Fritz tacos! Costumes and flashlights are encouraged. Dress for the weather.  Children must be accompanied by an adult. This event will be held rain or shine.
No pre-registration required, just pay at the door