February 2016 ACTIVITIES AT THE OGDEN NATURE CENTER
February 4, 2016
The Ogden Nature Center is located at 966 W. 12th Street in Ogden, Utah. More details can be found online atwww.ogdennaturecenter.org.
Wild Wednesdays: How much wood could a woodchuck chuck, if a wood chuck could chuck wood?
Wednesday, February 3, 3:45 pm
Free for Ogden Nature Center members
$3 children / $4 seniors / $5 adults
All ages welcome
Whistle pigs, woodchucks, land beaver: What do you call a groundhog? Ground hogs are famous this time of year for predicting how much longer winter will last. Can they really predict our season length? Join us for an in-depth look at this creature and its marmot cousins. Please meet at the visitor center.
Make a Leather-bound Nature Journal
Saturday, February 6 from 10 – 11:30 am
Cost: $18 for members / $21 for non-members
Ages: 14 and older
Perfect for hiking, birding, and exploring! Ogden artist Mary Wells will guide you through making your own pocket-sized journal with nice quality drawing paper that will take watercolor, pen and ink, or pencil. All supplies will be provided. Instructor Mary Wells is a well-known calligrapher and book artist who has been creating and teaching in Ogden for many years. Please RSVP to 801-621-7595 by February 3rd.
Wild Wednesdays: Wild Romance – a special Valentine’s Day program
Wednesday, February 10, 3:45 pm
Free for Ogden Nature Center members
$3 children / $4 seniors / $5 adults
All ages welcome
Have you ever wondered whether animals flirt with each other? Come find out during our special Valentine’s Day program. Meet some of the Ogden Nature Center’s resident birds and reptiles and discover the unique ways these animals attract a partner. Then help us make nature-themed Valentines for the birds. Please meet in the Visitor Center.
Nature is for Lovers
Saturday, February 13th at 7:00pm
$40/couple for members / $45/couple for non-members
Ages: 21 and older only! No children or infants will be admitted
Come to the Ogden Nature Center for an evening of wine and desserts, and learn about love wildlife style! Play a fun couples’ guessing game about animal and plant mating rituals; meet one of February's feathered lovers, and take an optional romantic night walk around the center’s trails. Space is limited, and spots fill up quickly. Pre-registration is required. Please RSVP to 801-621-7595 by 4pm on Friday, February 6th.
Wild Wednesdays: Rascally Rodents
Wednesday, February 17, 3:45 pm
Free for Ogden Nature Center members
$3 children / $4 seniors / $5 adults
All ages welcome
Imagine what it would be like to have teeth that never stop growing. Rodents make up 40% of all mammal species. Join an Ogden Nature Center teacher/naturalist as we explore the world of squirrels, mice, beavers and porcupines. Meet at the visitor center
Scout Saturdays
Saturday, February 20
9 am – Native vs. Invasive
10 am – Conservation
11 am – Venomous Reptiles and Poisonous Plants
$5 per scout / per class
The Ogden Nature Center provides the perfect outdoor classroom for scout activities. Have an Ogden Nature Center teacher/naturalist help your scout pass off badge requirements during these 45-minute mini classes. Reservations and a non-refundable deposit required. For more information on the requirements covered for each badge please refer to www.ogdennaturecenter.org/education/scouting-programs<http://www.ogdennaturecenter.org/education/scouting-programs> . Please RSVP to 801-621-7595.
Fairy Garden Terrariums
Saturday, February 20, 10:00am
$15 for members / $18 for non-members
Ages: 8+ (Children 16 and under must be accompanied by a participating adult)
Take a little piece of ONC home with you. Join us as we learn to build terrariums and decorate them as fairy gardens. These miniature growing gardens make a beautiful decoration for your home or gifts for friends and family. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. RSVP at 801-621-7595 by Friday, February 19th.
Wild Wednesdays: Scaly Tales
Wednesday, February 24, 3:45 pm
Free for Ogden Nature Center members
$3 children / $4 seniors / $5 adults
All ages welcome
Have you ever wondered what a snake feels like? What about a tortoise shell? Come find out and get an up close look at the Ogden Nature Center’s resident reptiles. Learn what makes reptiles so special in the animal world. Meet in the Visitor’s Center
Preschool Discovery Days: Frozen Landscapes
Choose a date and time:
Thursday, February 25, or Friday February 26
9:30 am, 11 am, or 1 pm
$5 members / $6 non-members
$5 per child for preschool groups over 5
For ages 3-5 and their accompanying adult
Investigate the complicated patterns of crystals and snowflakes and explore the frozen landscape through games, songs, stories and more! Snowshoeing, sledding and snow painting if weather permits. Dress for the weather. Pre-registration is required. Walk-ins will only be accepted if space is available. Classes may be canceled due to low attendance. Please call 801-621-7595 for more information or to register.
