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Ogden Nature Center : Spring Programs And Events

Arts and Entertainment

March 28, 2023

From: Ogden Nature Center

Wild Wednesdays

Every Wednesday at 3:45 pm

All ages

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. 3/29 The Wild Truth — explore some of the most unbelievable animals and plants on the planet

4/5 What Could a Fox Say? — learn about the sounds of wildlife in our area

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.

Reservations are not required.

Floats & Fins & Things That Swim / Preschool Program

Choose a date and time: April 18th at 10:30 am or 1:00 pm / April 19th at 10:30 pm

Ages 3-5

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 April 17th.

ONC members $10 per child/parent / non-members $12 per child/parent

Register Here for Floats & Fins & Things That Swim

Cell Phone Photography

Thursday, April 27th at 10 am

Ages 16+

Join local events coordinator and local artist Christina Miller for this fun session on tips and tricks to taking better photos with your cell phone, and then head out on the trails as a group to practice what you’ve learned while the Nature Center is wearing its best spring colors! All participants must have their own cell phones.

Please register by April 26th.

ONC members $10 / non-members $14

Register Here for Cell Phone Photography

May Day Flower Bouquets

Sunday, April 30th at 4 pm

Ages 16+

Suprise someone you love — or choose to love yourself — with a May Day flower bouquet. Robbin Daffin of Hope and Evolution will provide materials and teach a simple flower arranging class for the quintessential May Day Bouquet. Materials will be American grown and ethically sources, or sourced locally. Meet in the Visitor Center. This class will be held outside if weather permits, or inside if its too chilly. We are holding this class on Sunday so your bouquet will be fresh for May Day!

Please register by April 26th.

ONC members $35 / non-members $40

Register Here for May Day Flower Bouquets

Summer Camps / Volunteens

We still have some openings. Register soon!

Ages 2-16

One of the most memorable experiences of summer for children — our summer nature camps get kids outside, in the field and learning about the natural world, while having fun.

We also offer a summer service & learning program for teens called Volunteens.

Find out more and register below!

More Info & Register Here for Summer Camps & Volunteens

Come Celebrate Earth Day!

April 22 from 11am - 4 pm

Enjoy Earth-friendly exhibitors, demonstrations, nature poetry outloud, entertainment, food, crafts, art exhibits, and fun activities. Explore the trails and learn what you can do to improve the health of the planet.

$4 members / $5 non-members / $3 children

Fly with the Flock 5K Fun Run & Pancake Breakfast

Saturday, May 6th, race begins at 8 am

Runners and families are invited to enjoy a casual, fun, trail run and an outdoor pancake breakfast at the Ogden Nature Center. The 5k course is two laps winding through 152 acres on dirt trails. Children 12 and under can run a 2.5k and young children can participate in a free, 100-foot kids dash with tree-cookie medals for every child who participates.

More Info & Register Here for the 5K Fun Run & Pancake Breakfast