JANUARY 2017 ACTIVITIES AT THE OGDEN NATURE CENTER

Wild Wednesdays: Fantastic Falcons
Wednesday, January 11, 3:45 pm
Free for Ogden Nature Center members
$3 children / $4 seniors / $5 adults
All ages welcome
What can dive at over 200 miles per hour?  What has a beak that acts like a can opener?  Falcons!  Learn what separates falcons from other types of birds.  Then take a short hike with a naturalist to look for signs of falcons at the Ogden Nature Center. Please meet in the Visitor Center.

Preschool Discovery Days: Seasonal Surprises
Choose a date and time: 
Thursday, January 12 or Friday, January 13
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
Summer, spring, winter, fall, come and learn about them all.  Explore the four seasons, play games, create art, hear stories and sing songs about the seasons.  Then play outside in the winter season. 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 call801-621-7595 for more information and to register.

Wild Wednesdays: Scaly Tales
Wednesday, January 18, 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. Please meet in the Visitor Center.

Scout Saturdays
Saturday, January 21 
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 towww.ogdennaturecenter.org/education/scouting-programs <http://www.ogdennaturecenter.org/education/scouting-programs> .  Please RSVP to 801-621-7595.

Family Snowshoe
Saturday, January 21
9 – 11 am
$3 members / $5 non-members
All ages welcome
Explore the Ogden Nature Center by snowshoe with the whole family!  Learn to search for signs of animals and identify local animal tracks, then head out on a hike to put your new skills to use while enjoying the frosty Nature Center.  End the morning relaxing with a cup of hot cocoa by the campfire. Snowshoes provided for both adults and children. Space is limited.  Call 801-621-7595 to reserve your spot.