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HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE AT THE OGDEN NATURE CENTER

Mark your calendars

November 20, 2014
The Ogden Nature Center’s Holiday Open House will be held Saturday, December 6 from 9 am – 4 pm at 966 W. 12th Street, Ogden, Utah.  The Nature Center invites the entire community to come out and enjoy free admission, a local art & craft sale, shopping in The Nest gift shop, a fancy bake sale, a kids craft and holiday festivities.  This is a great day to bundle up, explore the wintery trails, spot winter birds, and then get cozy inside the yurt with hot chocolate and gourmet goodies.

Open House Favorites:
• Fresh evergreen swags and centerpieces 
• Alpaca wool animals
• Up-cycled goods
• Handcrafted jewelry
• Pottery
• Gourmet bake sale & hot chocolate in the yurt
• Free nature craft from 11 am – 1 pm
• Complimentary gift wrapping
 
New This Year:
• Granola & healthy treats from Insane Dalane
• Mini paintings, cards, & calendars by Cara Koolmees
• Custom name stamped necklaces while you shop by Felicia Howell
• Furoshiki station – learn the eco-friendly way to wrap your gifts using this Japanese style
• Amaryllis & bulbs by Willard Bay Gardens
• Handmade whimsical animals & ornaments by Lisa Ryujin
 
The Nest gift shop features:
• Locally made, eco-friendly items 
• Folkmanis puppets, nature toys, games & books for children
• Birdhouses, bird feeders and wind chimes of all shapes and sizes
• Books about nature, field guides and books about green living
• Great nature-related stocking stuffers for young and old
• Cute new stuffed animals including owls, snakes, hawks, goats and deer
 
For more information call 801-621-7595 or visithttp://www.ogdennaturecenter.org/news-and-special-events/item/182-holiday-open-house