Ogden Nature Center

The Ogden Nature Center is a 152-acre wildlife sanctuary and education center located in the heart of Ogden, Utah. We offer over 1.5 miles of trails with an observation tower, two treehouses, bird blinds and two beautiful green buildings. We offer the best in environmental education and nature study. We are also home to a wild bird care program. We are open Mon.-Fri. 9-5 and Sat. 9-4.

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Wild Wednesday: A Tale on Tails

Community Classes in Nature Why do some animals have tails? Bouncing, balance, and bait are just a few things for which animals use their tails.  We will explore a variety of ways critters rely on this part of their body. Class begins promptly at 3:45. This 20 minute program led by a teacher/naturalist may be followed by free time on your own to further explore the Nature Center grounds. Please note that the trails and Visitor Center close by 5pm. Sponsored by my529 Plan: Utah's Educational Savings Plan. Community Categories: Community Event. Audience: Children. Teens. Adults. Members. Type of Event: Class. Cost: Free for Ogden Nature Center Members. Adults $6, Child/Senior $4. Contact: 801-621-7595. Wednesday, July 16, 2025, 3:45 PM – 4:00 PM. Ogden Nature Center 966 West 12th Street Ogden, UT 84404.

CAMP-Volunteens

Community Classes in Nature 9am -12pm (every Tuesday and Thursday) $60 for the summer (includes bandana) Ages 13-16 Serve, learn and have fun with a unique program designed to get teens out of the house this summer. Participate in citizen science, habitat restoration, Nature Center projects and more, all while making friends and giving back to the community. Volunteens work on and off-site with Nature Center staff in a fun, friendly, supervised learning environment. Community Categories: Volunteer Opportunity. Community Event. Audience: Teens. Type of Event: Activities. Nature. Outdoors. Cost: $60 for the summer (includes bandana). Contact: Heidi Austin. Thursday, July 17, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Ogden Nature Center 966 West 12th Street Ogden, UT 84404.

CAMP- STEM Camp - Ages 10-12

Community Classes in Nature This exciting weeklong camp will introduce campers to STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) through engaging, hands-on experiments and activities. Along the way, children will develop essential skills like problem solving, communication, teamwork, and critical thinking, all while having fun and exploring the wonders of STEM. Ogden Nature Center members receive a 10% discount. Community Categories: Community Event. Audience: Children. Type of Event: Activities. Class. Educational. Nature. Outdoors. Science. Cost: $230 per class (includes bandana). Thursday, July 17, 2025, 5:30 PM – Friday, July 18, 2025, 9:00 AM. Ogden Nature Center 966 W 12th Street Ogden UT 84404. For more info visit www.ogdennaturecenter.org.

Weed 'em & Reap

Volunteer Activities Help restore native habitats. Join us every week to manually remove invasive species on the property.  Invasive weeds crowd out native species and impair the habitat. Volunteers should be able to walk over uneven ground, bend over for extended periods, work outdoors in a variety of conditions, and comply with the safety guidelines. Volunteers should wear closed-toe sturdy shoes, pants, hat, and sun protection. Bring plenty of water and snacks if needed. Work gloves, shovels, and trowels will be available to borrow but we encourage you to bring your own. Ages 16 and over.   When: Fridays 8-10 AM Where: Ogden Nature Center, 966 W 12th Street, Ogden UT. Meet at the front porch of the Visitor Center. Registration is required. Please sign-up here: https://forms.office.com/r/aU9Tymd3zc   Questions? Contact Sarah Kapel at conservation@ogdennaturecenter.org. Friday, July 18, 2025, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM. Ogden Nature Center 966 W 12th Street Ogden UT 84404. For more info visit www.ogdennaturecenter.org.

CAMP- Splish, Splash, Splat - Toddlers

Community Classes in Nature Prepare to get wet as we learn what floats, sinks and swims in water at the Nature Center. We’ll dip for bugs in the pond, find out what water does to a sand castle, and hear stories about the creatures that call water their home. Ogden Nature Center members receive 10% discount. Community Categories: Community Event. Audience: Children. Adults. Type of Event: Activities. Class. Educational. Nature. Outdoors. Science. Cost: $35 per class, Cost includes parent and child. Friday, July 18, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Ogden Nature Center 966 W 12th Street Ogden UT 84404. For more info visit www.ogdennaturecenter.org.

Forest Bathing with Ian Napper

Community Classes in Nature Join us for a morning of peace and mindfulness with certified Forest Bathing Guide, Ian Napper! Forest Bathing (aka shinrin-yoku) is an opportunity to slow down, come home to the present moment, reconnect to Nature, and create spaciousness. This hour-and-a-half session will guide guests with invitational options into mindful movement, mindful breathing, centering, directed awareness, and other experiential practices while we engage with moment and the more-than-human-world. Expect light walking and some sitting on the ground.  Ages 14+.  Please register by July 18th at https://www.ogdennaturecenter.org/education-programs/community-programs. Community Categories: Community Event. Audience: Teens. Adults. Type of Event: Activities. Educational. Entertainment. Nature. Outdoors. Cost: $20 members, $25 non-members. Saturday, July 19, 2025, 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM. Ogden Nature Center 966 W 12th Street Ogden UT 84404. For more info visit www.ogdennaturecenter.org.

RAMP Free Summer Saturdays

Events at Ogden Nature Center Free admission all day from 9 am – 4 pm, along with free nature crafts and activities led by an ONC naturalist at 10 am and 2 pm each Saturday. Many thanks to Weber County R.A.M.P. for funding Free Summer Saturdays in our community.   Today's Activity: Butterfly Catching/Observations and Craft. Saturday, July 19, 2025, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Ogden Nature Center Visitor Center 966 W 12th St. Ogden, UT 84404.

CAMP - Eco Art - Ages 6-7

Community Classes in Nature Explore the beauty of nature! Campers will create crafts inspired by their surroundings while learning about the environment and the animals with whom we share our ecosystem. Ogden Nature Center members receive a 10% discount. Community Categories: Community Event. Audience: Children. Teens. Type of Event: Activities. Class. Educational. Nature. Outdoors. Science. Cost: $60 per camper. $10 bandana. Monday, July 21, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM. Ogden Nature Center 966 W 12th Street Ogden UT 84404. For more info visit www.ogdennaturecenter.org.

CAMP - Junior Botanists - Ages 8-10

Community Classes in Nature Plants and pollinators are our best friends, but who knows why? Junior Botanists know why! Come join us outdoors as we dive into the world of local plant identification and pollinator appreciation through hands-on activities! Junior Botanists will explore the fascinating relationship between plants and pollinators, discovering the vital roles these dynamic duos play in our ecosystem. Ogden Nature Center members receive a 10% discount. Community Categories: Community Event. Audience: Children. Teens. Type of Event: Activities. Class. Educational. Nature. Outdoors. Science. Cost: $80 per camper. $10 Bandana. Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM. Ogden Nature Center 966 W 12th Street Ogden UT 84404. For more info visit www.ogdennaturecenter.org.

CAMP-Volunteens

Community Classes in Nature 9am -12pm (every Tuesday and Thursday) $60 for the summer (includes bandana) Ages 13-16 Serve, learn and have fun with a unique program designed to get teens out of the house this summer. Participate in citizen science, habitat restoration, Nature Center projects and more, all while making friends and giving back to the community. Volunteens work on and off-site with Nature Center staff in a fun, friendly, supervised learning environment. Community Categories: Volunteer Opportunity. Community Event. Audience: Teens. Type of Event: Activities. Nature. Outdoors. Cost: $60 for the summer (includes bandana). Contact: Heidi Austin. Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Ogden Nature Center 966 West 12th Street Ogden, UT 84404.

CAMP - Junior Wildlife Ecologists - Ages 10-12

Community Classes in Nature Ever wondered who discovers new animals or decides what’s extinct or endangered? Wildlife ecologists do! Spend a day in nature in the shoes of a wildlife researcher learning to track and survey wildlife, learning to identify a variety of animals based on tracks and signs, meeting interesting animals, as well as playing fun wildlife games and creating cool animal crafts. Ogden Nature Center members receive a 10% discount. Community Categories: Community Event. Audience: Children. Teens. Type of Event: Activities. Class. Educational. Nature. Outdoors. Science. Cost: $80 per camper. $10 Bandana. Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM. Ogden Nature Center. For more info visit www.ogdennaturecenter.org.

Wild Wednesday: Hooked on Fish

Community Classes in Nature Did you know that there are eight endangered or threatened species of fish that call Utah home?   Join our naturalist and learn other cool facts about Utah’s diverse fish. Class begins promptly at 3:45. This 20 minute program led by a teacher/naturalist may be followed by free time on your own to further explore the Nature Center grounds. Please note that the trails and Visitor Center close by 5pm. Sponsored by my529 Plan: Utah's Educational Savings Plan. Community Categories: Community Event. Audience: Children. Teens. Adults. Members. Type of Event: Class. Cost: Free for Ogden Nature Center Members. Adults $6, Child/Senior $4. Contact: 801-621-7595. Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 3:45 PM – 4:00 PM. Ogden Nature Center 966 West 12th Street Ogden, UT 84404.

Closed for Pioneer Day

Center Hours Thursday, July 24, 2025.

CAMP-Volunteens

Community Classes in Nature 9am -12pm (every Tuesday and Thursday) $60 for the summer (includes bandana) Ages 13-16 Serve, learn and have fun with a unique program designed to get teens out of the house this summer. Participate in citizen science, habitat restoration, Nature Center projects and more, all while making friends and giving back to the community. Volunteens work on and off-site with Nature Center staff in a fun, friendly, supervised learning environment. Community Categories: Volunteer Opportunity. Community Event. Audience: Teens. Type of Event: Activities. Nature. Outdoors. Cost: $60 for the summer (includes bandana). Contact: Heidi Austin. Thursday, July 24, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Ogden Nature Center 966 West 12th Street Ogden, UT 84404.

Weed 'em & Reap

Volunteer Activities Help restore native habitats. Join us every week to manually remove invasive species on the property.  Invasive weeds crowd out native species and impair the habitat. Volunteers should be able to walk over uneven ground, bend over for extended periods, work outdoors in a variety of conditions, and comply with the safety guidelines. Volunteers should wear closed-toe sturdy shoes, pants, hat, and sun protection. Bring plenty of water and snacks if needed. Work gloves, shovels, and trowels will be available to borrow but we encourage you to bring your own. Ages 16 and over.   When: Fridays 8-10 AM Where: Ogden Nature Center, 966 W 12th Street, Ogden UT. Meet at the front porch of the Visitor Center. Registration is required. Please sign-up here: https://forms.office.com/r/aU9Tymd3zc   Questions? Contact Sarah Kapel at conservation@ogdennaturecenter.org. Friday, July 25, 2025, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM. Ogden Nature Center 966 W 12th Street Ogden UT 84404. For more info visit www.ogdennaturecenter.org.

CAMP- Sounds of Nature - Toddlers

Community Classes in Nature When taking the time to listen to nature, there's a lot that can be heard! From birds to wind, natural music is being made all around us. Campers will learn just how musical nature can be through fun crafts, games, and stories. Ogden Nature Center members receive 10% discount. Community Categories: Community Event. Audience: Children. Adults. Type of Event: Activities. Class. Educational. Nature. Outdoors. Science. Cost: $35 per class, Cost includes parent and child. Friday, July 25, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Ogden Nature Center. For more info visit www.ogdennaturecenter.org.

CAMP - Space Camp - Ages 8-10

Community Classes in Nature Discover the incredible worlds lurking in our galaxy with this 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. Ogden Nature Center members receive a 10% discount. Community Categories: Community Event. Audience: Children. Teens. Type of Event: Activities. Class. Educational. Nature. Outdoors. Science. Cost: $80 per camper. $10 Bandana. Friday, July 25, 2025, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Ogden Nature Center. For more info visit www.ogdennaturecenter.org.

RAMP Free Summer Saturdays

Events at Ogden Nature Center Free admission all day from 9 am – 4 pm, along with free nature crafts and activities led by an ONC naturalist at 10 am and 2 pm each Saturday. Many thanks to Weber County R.A.M.P. for funding Free Summer Saturdays in our community.   Today's Activity: Tarantula Presentation and Pipe Cleaner Craft. Saturday, July 26, 2025, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Ogden Nature Center Visitor Center 966 W 12th St. Ogden, UT 84404.

CAMP - Macros and Minis - Ages 7-9

Community Classes in Nature Nature is made up of so many small but mighty living things. Explore the world of bugs, buds, and miniature beasts. Dip into ponds, dig into soil, and look closer as we delve into the world of tiniest living things.  Ogden Nature Center members receive a 10% discount. Community Categories: Community Event. Audience: Children. Teens. Type of Event: Activities. Class. Educational. Nature. Outdoors. Science. Cost: $80 per camper. $10 Bandana. Monday, July 28, 2025, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM. Ogden Nature Center. For more info visit www.ogdennaturecenter.org.

CAMP- Digging Through History - Ages 9-11

Community Classes in Nature Find out how Utah has changed over the millenia! Throughout the week, campers will use games, crafts, and fun activities to put themselves in the shoes of an archaeologist. They’ll go back in time to explore the lives of pioneers, indigenous tribes, and even prehistoric creatures.  Monday-Wednesday are regular camp days. The overnight portion starts at 6pm on Thursday and ends at 9am on friday. Ogden Nature Center members receive a 10% discount. Community Categories: Community Event. Audience: Children. Type of Event: Activities. Class. Educational. Nature. Outdoors. Science. Cost: $230 per class (includes bandana). Monday, July 28, 2025, 8:30 AM – Wednesday, July 30, 2025, 3:30 PM. Ogden Nature Center. For more info visit www.ogdennaturecenter.org.

CAMP - ONC Animal Ambassadors - Ages 6-7

Community Classes in Nature Utah is home to an incredible range of wildlife. Ogden Nature Center hosts a number of native species both captive and wild. Come join us to learn about our desert and forest friends; how they live, what they eat, and how they interact with nature. Through live demonstrations of ONC’s animal ambassadors, campers will be able to gain an appreciation for these amazing animals and how they support their ecosystems and the Ogden Nature Center. Ogden Nature Center members receive a 10% discount. Community Categories: Community Event. Audience: Children. Teens. Type of Event: Activities. Class. Educational. Nature. Outdoors. Science. Cost: $60 per camper. $10 bandana. Tuesday, July 29, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Ogden Nature Center. For more info visit www.ogdennaturecenter.org.

CAMP-Volunteens

Community Classes in Nature 9am -12pm (every Tuesday and Thursday) $60 for the summer (includes bandana) Ages 13-16 Serve, learn and have fun with a unique program designed to get teens out of the house this summer. Participate in citizen science, habitat restoration, Nature Center projects and more, all while making friends and giving back to the community. Volunteens work on and off-site with Nature Center staff in a fun, friendly, supervised learning environment. Community Categories: Volunteer Opportunity. Community Event. Audience: Teens. Type of Event: Activities. Nature. Outdoors. Cost: $60 for the summer (includes bandana). Contact: Heidi Austin. Tuesday, July 29, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Ogden Nature Center 966 West 12th Street Ogden, UT 84404.

CAMP - Marvelous Mammals - Ages 6-7

Community Classes in Nature What do a lion, a bear, and a dolphin all have in common? Why, they’re all mammals, of course! Come learn all about what sets mammals apart from birds and reptiles, and learn what really makes a mammal, a mammal. Spend the day learning about these incredible creatures, through games, crafts, and meeting a live animal! Ogden Nature Center members receive a 10% discount. Community Categories: Community Event. Audience: Children. Teens. Type of Event: Activities. Class. Educational. Nature. Outdoors. Science. Cost: $60 per camper. $10 bandana. Wednesday, July 30, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Ogden Nature Center. For more info visit www.ogdennaturecenter.org.

Wild Wednesday: Revealing Reptiles

Community Classes in Nature 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, and how they survive in the deserts of Utah. Class begins promptly at 3:45. This 20 minute program led by a teacher/naturalist may be followed by free time on your own to further explore the Nature Center grounds. Please note that the trails and Visitor Center close by 5pm. Sponsored by my529 Plan: Utah's Educational Savings Plan. Community Categories: Community Event. Audience: Children. Teens. Adults. Members. Type of Event: Class. Cost: Free for Ogden Nature Center Members. Adults $6, Child/Senior $4. Contact: 801-621-7595. Wednesday, July 30, 2025, 3:45 PM – 4:00 PM. Ogden Nature Center 966 West 12th Street Ogden, UT 84404.

CAMP-Volunteens

Community Classes in Nature 9am -12pm (every Tuesday and Thursday) $60 for the summer (includes bandana) Ages 13-16 Serve, learn and have fun with a unique program designed to get teens out of the house this summer. Participate in citizen science, habitat restoration, Nature Center projects and more, all while making friends and giving back to the community. Volunteens work on and off-site with Nature Center staff in a fun, friendly, supervised learning environment. Community Categories: Volunteer Opportunity. Community Event. Audience: Teens. Type of Event: Activities. Nature. Outdoors. Cost: $60 for the summer (includes bandana). Contact: Heidi Austin. Thursday, July 31, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Ogden Nature Center 966 West 12th Street Ogden, UT 84404.

CAMP- Digging Through History - Ages 9-11

Community Classes in Nature Find out how Utah has changed over the millenia! Throughout the week, campers will use games, crafts, and fun activities to put themselves in the shoes of an archaeologist. They’ll go back in time to explore the lives of pioneers, indigenous tribes, and even prehistoric creatures.  Monday-Wednesday are regular camp days. The overnight portion starts at 6pm on Thursday and ends at 9am on friday. Ogden Nature Center members receive a 10% discount. Community Categories: Community Event. Audience: Children. Type of Event: Activities. Class. Educational. Nature. Outdoors. Science. Cost: $230 per class (includes bandana). Thursday, July 31, 2025, 5:30 PM – Friday, August 1, 2025, 9:00 AM. Ogden Nature Center. For more info visit www.ogdennaturecenter.org.

Weed 'em & Reap

Volunteer Activities Help restore native habitats. Join us every week to manually remove invasive species on the property.  Invasive weeds crowd out native species and impair the habitat. Volunteers should be able to walk over uneven ground, bend over for extended periods, work outdoors in a variety of conditions, and comply with the safety guidelines. Volunteers should wear closed-toe sturdy shoes, pants, hat, and sun protection. Bring plenty of water and snacks if needed. Work gloves, shovels, and trowels will be available to borrow but we encourage you to bring your own. Ages 16 and over.   When: Fridays 8-10 AM Where: Ogden Nature Center, 966 W 12th Street, Ogden UT. Meet at the front porch of the Visitor Center. Registration is required. Please sign-up here: https://forms.office.com/r/aU9Tymd3zc   Questions? Contact Sarah Kapel at conservation@ogdennaturecenter.org. Friday, August 1, 2025, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM. Ogden Nature Center 966 W 12th Street Ogden UT 84404. For more info visit www.ogdennaturecenter.org.

CAMP- All About Cats and Dogs - Toddlers

Community Classes in Nature How is a tiger like a housecat? Or a puppy like a wolf? Come to the Ogden Nature Center and learn all about the kitties and doggies that live in nature as we explore their differences and similarities, and learn about the differences between a wild animal and a pet! Have fun making puppy and kitty crafts, hearing a story about a cat in nature, playing games, and looking for signs of wild animals along the trail! Ogden Nature Center members receive 10% discount. Community Categories: Community Event. Audience: Children. Adults. Type of Event: Activities. Class. Educational. Nature. Outdoors. Science. Cost: $35 per class, Cost includes parent and child. Friday, August 1, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Ogden Nature Center. For more info visit www.ogdennaturecenter.org.

RAMP Free Summer Saturdays

Events at Ogden Nature Center Free admission all day from 9 am – 4 pm, along with free nature crafts and activities led by an ONC naturalist at 10 am and 2 pm each Saturday. Many thanks to Weber County R.A.M.P. for funding Free Summer Saturdays in our community.   Today's Activity: Owl Presentation and Predator-Prey Field Game. Saturday, August 2, 2025, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Ogden Nature Center Visitor Center 966 W 12th St. Ogden, UT 84404.

CAMP-Fledglings: Animal Olympics

Community Classes in Nature Jumping, swimming, and flying! What other talents do olympians and animals have in common? Throughout the week, we’ll share their moves, make our own, and try our hand at a different sort of Olympic Games inspired by the incredible creatures that roam the earth. Ogden Nature Center members receive 10% discount. Community Categories: Community Event. Audience: Children. Type of Event: Activities. Class. Educational. Nature. Outdoors. Science. Cost: $200 for the full week (includes bandana). Monday, August 4, 2025, 9:00 AM – Friday, August 8, 2025, 12:00 PM. Ogden Nature Center. For more info visit www.ogdennaturecenter.org.

CAMP-Volunteens

Community Classes in Nature 9am -12pm (every Tuesday and Thursday) $60 for the summer (includes bandana) Ages 13-16 Serve, learn and have fun with a unique program designed to get teens out of the house this summer. Participate in citizen science, habitat restoration, Nature Center projects and more, all while making friends and giving back to the community. Volunteens work on and off-site with Nature Center staff in a fun, friendly, supervised learning environment. Community Categories: Volunteer Opportunity. Community Event. Audience: Teens. Type of Event: Activities. Nature. Outdoors. Cost: $60 for the summer (includes bandana). Contact: Heidi Austin. Tuesday, August 5, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Ogden Nature Center 966 West 12th Street Ogden, UT 84404.

Wild Wednesday: Natural Dyes

Community Classes in Nature Learn about the history of dye and where dyes come from. You may be surprised to learn most red food dye is made out of a bug. Or that purple was so rare to find because the ink had to be “milked” out of sea snails. Class begins promptly at 3:45. This 20 minute program led by a teacher/naturalist may be followed by free time on your own to further explore the Nature Center grounds. Please note that the trails and Visitor Center close by 5pm. Sponsored by my529 Plan: Utah's Educational Savings Plan. Community Categories: Community Event. Audience: Children. Teens. Adults. Members. Type of Event: Class. Cost: Free for Ogden Nature Center Members. Adults $6, Child/Senior $4. Contact: 801-621-7595. Wednesday, August 6, 2025, 3:45 PM – 4:00 PM. Ogden Nature Center 966 West 12th Street Ogden, UT 84404.

CAMP-Volunteens

Community Classes in Nature 9am -12pm (every Tuesday and Thursday) $60 for the summer (includes bandana) Ages 13-16 Serve, learn and have fun with a unique program designed to get teens out of the house this summer. Participate in citizen science, habitat restoration, Nature Center projects and more, all while making friends and giving back to the community. Volunteens work on and off-site with Nature Center staff in a fun, friendly, supervised learning environment. Community Categories: Volunteer Opportunity. Community Event. Audience: Teens. Type of Event: Activities. Nature. Outdoors. Cost: $60 for the summer (includes bandana). Contact: Heidi Austin. Thursday, August 7, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Ogden Nature Center 966 West 12th Street Ogden, UT 84404.

"The Wildwoods" Summer Concert at Ogden Nature Center

Events at Ogden Nature Center Get ready for a laid-back summer evening filled with live music, fresh air, and good company. Since 2006, our concert series has been a favorite local tradition — and this year, we welcome The Wildwoods, a folk/Americana trio known for heartfelt lyrics and warm harmonies that feel right at home in the great outdoors. Tickets: $25 for ONC members $30 for non-members Seating is limited — buy early to reserve your spot! Thursday, August 7, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Ogden Nature Center 966 West 12th Street Ogden UT 84404. For more info visit www.ogdennaturecenter.org.

Weed 'em & Reap

Volunteer Activities Help restore native habitats. Join us every week to manually remove invasive species on the property.  Invasive weeds crowd out native species and impair the habitat. Volunteers should be able to walk over uneven ground, bend over for extended periods, work outdoors in a variety of conditions, and comply with the safety guidelines. Volunteers should wear closed-toe sturdy shoes, pants, hat, and sun protection. Bring plenty of water and snacks if needed. Work gloves, shovels, and trowels will be available to borrow but we encourage you to bring your own. Ages 16 and over.   When: Fridays 8-10 AM Where: Ogden Nature Center, 966 W 12th Street, Ogden UT. Meet at the front porch of the Visitor Center. Registration is required. Please sign-up here: https://forms.office.com/r/aU9Tymd3zc   Questions? Contact Sarah Kapel at conservation@ogdennaturecenter.org. Friday, August 8, 2025, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM. Ogden Nature Center 966 W 12th Street Ogden UT 84404. For more info visit www.ogdennaturecenter.org.

RAMP Free Summer Saturdays

Events at Ogden Nature Center Free admission all day from 9 am – 4 pm, along with free nature crafts and activities led by an ONC naturalist at 10 am and 2 pm each Saturday. Many thanks to Weber County R.A.M.P. for funding Free Summer Saturdays in our community.   Today's Activity: Amphibian Presentation and Poison Frog Game. Saturday, August 9, 2025, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Ogden Nature Center Visitor Center 966 W 12th St. Ogden, UT 84404.

CAMP-Volunteens

Community Classes in Nature 9am -12pm (every Tuesday and Thursday) $60 for the summer (includes bandana) Ages 13-16 Serve, learn and have fun with a unique program designed to get teens out of the house this summer. Participate in citizen science, habitat restoration, Nature Center projects and more, all while making friends and giving back to the community. Volunteens work on and off-site with Nature Center staff in a fun, friendly, supervised learning environment. Community Categories: Volunteer Opportunity. Community Event. Audience: Teens. Type of Event: Activities. Nature. Outdoors. Cost: $60 for the summer (includes bandana). Contact: Heidi Austin. Tuesday, August 12, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Ogden Nature Center 966 West 12th Street Ogden, UT 84404.

Wild Wednesday: Endangered and Threatened in Utah

Community Classes in Nature With the help of Laser our desert tortoise discover what it means to be an endangered species.  Learn what causes animals and plants to become endangered and what you can do to help. Program will highlight some scout requirements. Class begins promptly at 3:45. This 20 minute program led by a teacher/naturalist may be followed by free time on your own to further explore the Nature Center grounds. Please note that the trails and Visitor Center close by 5pm. Sponsored by my529 Plan: Utah's Educational Savings Plan. Community Categories: Community Event. Audience: Children. Teens. Adults. Members. Type of Event: Class. Cost: Free for Ogden Nature Center Members. Adults $6, Child/Senior $4. Contact: 801-621-7595. Wednesday, August 13, 2025, 3:45 PM – 4:00 PM. Ogden Nature Center 966 West 12th Street Ogden, UT 84404.

CAMP-Volunteens

Community Classes in Nature 9am -12pm (every Tuesday and Thursday) $60 for the summer (includes bandana) Ages 13-16 Serve, learn and have fun with a unique program designed to get teens out of the house this summer. Participate in citizen science, habitat restoration, Nature Center projects and more, all while making friends and giving back to the community. Volunteens work on and off-site with Nature Center staff in a fun, friendly, supervised learning environment. Community Categories: Volunteer Opportunity. Community Event. Audience: Teens. Type of Event: Activities. Nature. Outdoors. Cost: $60 for the summer (includes bandana). Contact: Heidi Austin. Thursday, August 14, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Ogden Nature Center 966 West 12th Street Ogden, UT 84404.

Weed 'em & Reap

Volunteer Activities Help restore native habitats. Join us every week to manually remove invasive species on the property.  Invasive weeds crowd out native species and impair the habitat. Volunteers should be able to walk over uneven ground, bend over for extended periods, work outdoors in a variety of conditions, and comply with the safety guidelines. Volunteers should wear closed-toe sturdy shoes, pants, hat, and sun protection. Bring plenty of water and snacks if needed. Work gloves, shovels, and trowels will be available to borrow but we encourage you to bring your own. Ages 16 and over.   When: Fridays 8-10 AM Where: Ogden Nature Center, 966 W 12th Street, Ogden UT. Meet at the front porch of the Visitor Center. Registration is required. Please sign-up here: https://forms.office.com/r/aU9Tymd3zc   Questions? Contact Sarah Kapel at conservation@ogdennaturecenter.org. Friday, August 15, 2025, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM. Ogden Nature Center 966 W 12th Street Ogden UT 84404. For more info visit www.ogdennaturecenter.org.

RAMP Free Summer Saturdays

Events at Ogden Nature Center Free admission all day from 9 am – 4 pm, along with free nature crafts and activities led by an ONC naturalist at 10 am and 2 pm each Saturday. Many thanks to Weber County R.A.M.P. for funding Free Summer Saturdays in our community.   Today's Activity: Rabbit Presentation and Craft. Saturday, August 16, 2025, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Ogden Nature Center Visitor Center 966 W 12th St. Ogden, UT 84404.

Wasatch Audubon Monthly Program

Birding at Ogden Nature Center The Audubon Society presents a different speaker or slide show every month. Meetings are hybrid - in person and Zoom. Please visit www.wasatchaudubon.org or call the Ogden Nature Center for details at 801-621-7595. Community Categories: Community Event. Audience: Adults. Members. Type of Event: Class. Club. Educational. Meeting. Cost: Free. Contact: Jay Stretch (801) 721-9432 or jaystretch@comcast.net. Tuesday, August 19, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Ogden Nature Center 966 W. 12th Street Ogden, UT 84404. For more info visit www.wasatchaudubon.org.

Wild Wednesday: Migration - A Back to School Special

Community Classes in Nature Are you ready to migrate back to school?  Kick off the start of another school year by learning about animal migration.  Meet live animals that migrate and learn how they travel long distances to find food and shelter. Class begins promptly at 3:45. This 20 minute program led by a teacher/naturalist may be followed by free time on your own to further explore the Nature Center grounds. Please note that the trails and Visitor Center close by 5pm. Sponsored by my529 Plan: Utah's Educational Savings Plan. Community Categories: Community Event. Audience: Children. Teens. Adults. Members. Type of Event: Class. Cost: Free for Ogden Nature Center Members. Adults $6, Child/Senior $4. Contact: 801-621-7595. Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 3:45 PM – 4:00 PM. Ogden Nature Center 966 West 12th Street Ogden, UT 84404.

Weed 'em & Reap

Volunteer Activities Help restore native habitats. Join us every week to manually remove invasive species on the property.  Invasive weeds crowd out native species and impair the habitat. Volunteers should be able to walk over uneven ground, bend over for extended periods, work outdoors in a variety of conditions, and comply with the safety guidelines. Volunteers should wear closed-toe sturdy shoes, pants, hat, and sun protection. Bring plenty of water and snacks if needed. Work gloves, shovels, and trowels will be available to borrow but we encourage you to bring your own. Ages 16 and over.   When: Fridays 8-10 AM Where: Ogden Nature Center, 966 W 12th Street, Ogden UT. Meet at the front porch of the Visitor Center. Registration is required. Please sign-up here: https://forms.office.com/r/aU9Tymd3zc   Questions? Contact Sarah Kapel at conservation@ogdennaturecenter.org. Friday, August 22, 2025, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM. Ogden Nature Center 966 W 12th Street Ogden UT 84404. For more info visit www.ogdennaturecenter.org.

Wild Wednesday: Mammal Mia!

Community Classes in Nature Discover what types of mammals live in Utah and the Great Basin region while touching skulls and pelts. Learn what makes mammals so unique and why you’re a mammal. Then take a short walk with a naturalist to observe live deer and possibly other mammals that call the Ogden Nature Center home. Class begins promptly at 3:45. This 20 minute program led by a teacher/naturalist may be followed by free time on your own to further explore the Nature Center grounds. Please note that the trails and Visitor Center close by 5pm. Sponsored by my529 Plan: Utah's Educational Savings Plan. Community Categories: Community Event. Audience: Children. Teens. Adults. Members. Type of Event: Class. Cost: Free for Ogden Nature Center Members. Adults $6, Child/Senior $4. Contact: 801-621-7595. Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 3:45 PM – 4:00 PM. Ogden Nature Center 966 West 12th Street Ogden, UT 84404.

Weed 'em & Reap

Volunteer Activities Help restore native habitats. Join us every week to manually remove invasive species on the property.  Invasive weeds crowd out native species and impair the habitat. Volunteers should be able to walk over uneven ground, bend over for extended periods, work outdoors in a variety of conditions, and comply with the safety guidelines. Volunteers should wear closed-toe sturdy shoes, pants, hat, and sun protection. Bring plenty of water and snacks if needed. Work gloves, shovels, and trowels will be available to borrow but we encourage you to bring your own. Ages 16 and over.   When: Fridays 8-10 AM Where: Ogden Nature Center, 966 W 12th Street, Ogden UT. Meet at the front porch of the Visitor Center. Registration is required. Please sign-up here: https://forms.office.com/r/aU9Tymd3zc   Questions? Contact Sarah Kapel at conservation@ogdennaturecenter.org. Friday, August 29, 2025, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM. Ogden Nature Center 966 W 12th Street Ogden UT 84404. For more info visit www.ogdennaturecenter.org.

Closed for Labor Day

Center Hours Monday, September 1, 2025.

Wild Wednesday: National Hummingbird Day

Community Classes in Nature The first Saturday in September is National Hummingbird Day. We’re celebrating these tiny, acrobatic beauties by learning about what makes them so special, how to help them on their long migrations, and then going out to find some that have arrived back at ONC. Class begins promptly at 3:45. This 20 minute program led by a teacher/naturalist may be followed by free time on your own to further explore the Nature Center grounds. Please note that the trails and Visitor Center close by 5pm. Sponsored by my529 Plan: Utah's Educational Savings Plan. Community Categories: Community Event. Audience: Children. Teens. Adults. Members. Type of Event: Class. Cost: Free for Ogden Nature Center Members. Adults $6, Child/Senior $4. Contact: 801-621-7595. Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 3:45 PM – 4:00 PM. Ogden Nature Center 966 West 12th Street Ogden, UT 84404.

Closed for BASH

Center Hours We are closed for the day in preparation of our annual Wildwoods BASH this evening. Friday, September 5, 2025.

Wildwoods Bash Fundraiser at Ogden Nature Center

Events at Ogden Nature Center The Ogden Nature Center presents the 40th annual Wildwoods Bash at our nature preserve located at 966 West 12th Street in Ogden from 5:00 to 8:30pm. This al fresco event includes a gourmet dinner, live music, and an auction of nature and outdoor inspired items.  All proceeds support Ogden Nature Center's mission to unite people with nature and create a community dedicated to environmental stewardship. Friday, September 5, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Ogden Nature Center 966 West 12th Street Ogden.

Wild Wednesday: Insect Safari

Community Classes in Nature Become an entomologist for a day as we learn all about insects. We will be using field guides, nets and bug boxes to catch and identify as many insects as we can. Class begins promptly at 3:45. This 20 minute program led by a teacher/naturalist may be followed by free time on your own to further explore the Nature Center grounds. Please note that the trails and Visitor Center close by 5pm. Sponsored by my529 Plan: Utah's Educational Savings Plan. Community Categories: Community Event. Audience: Children. Teens. Adults. Members. Type of Event: Class. Cost: Free for Ogden Nature Center Members. Adults $6, Child/Senior $4. Contact: 801-621-7595. Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 3:45 PM – 4:00 PM. Ogden Nature Center 966 West 12th Street Ogden, UT 84404.

Weed 'em & Reap

Volunteer Activities Help restore native habitats. Join us every week to manually remove invasive species on the property.  Invasive weeds crowd out native species and impair the habitat. Volunteers should be able to walk over uneven ground, bend over for extended periods, work outdoors in a variety of conditions, and comply with the safety guidelines. Volunteers should wear closed-toe sturdy shoes, pants, hat, and sun protection. Bring plenty of water and snacks if needed. Work gloves, shovels, and trowels will be available to borrow but we encourage you to bring your own. Ages 16 and over.   When: Fridays 8-10 AM Where: Ogden Nature Center, 966 W 12th Street, Ogden UT. Meet at the front porch of the Visitor Center. Registration is required. Please sign-up here: https://forms.office.com/r/aU9Tymd3zc   Questions? Contact Sarah Kapel at conservation@ogdennaturecenter.org. Friday, September 12, 2025, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM. Ogden Nature Center 966 W 12th Street Ogden UT 84404. For more info visit www.ogdennaturecenter.org.

Wasatch Audubon Monthly Program

Birding at Ogden Nature Center The Audubon Society presents a different speaker or slide show every month. Meetings are hybrid - in person and Zoom. Please visit www.wasatchaudubon.org or call the Ogden Nature Center for details at 801-621-7595. Community Categories: Community Event. Audience: Adults. Members. Type of Event: Class. Club. Educational. Meeting. Cost: Free. Contact: Jay Stretch (801) 721-9432 or jaystretch@comcast.net. Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Ogden Nature Center 966 W. 12th Street Ogden, UT 84404. For more info visit www.wasatchaudubon.org.

Wild Wednesday: The Bear Facts

Community Classes in Nature Explore the wonderful world of bears with an Ogden Nature Center teacher/naturalist. Investigate the lives of black bears, grizzly bears, and their polar bear cousins to the North. Then find out more about the species of bear around the world, including some that aren’t actually bears. Class begins promptly at 3:45. This 20 minute program led by a teacher/naturalist may be followed by free time on your own to further explore the Nature Center grounds. Please note that the trails and Visitor Center close by 5pm. Sponsored by my529 Plan: Utah's Educational Savings Plan. Community Categories: Community Event. Audience: Children. Teens. Adults. Members. Type of Event: Class. Cost: Free for Ogden Nature Center Members. Adults $6, Child/Senior $4. Contact: 801-621-7595. Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 3:45 PM – 4:00 PM. Ogden Nature Center 966 West 12th Street Ogden, UT 84404.

Weed 'em & Reap

Volunteer Activities Help restore native habitats. Join us every week to manually remove invasive species on the property.  Invasive weeds crowd out native species and impair the habitat. Volunteers should be able to walk over uneven ground, bend over for extended periods, work outdoors in a variety of conditions, and comply with the safety guidelines. Volunteers should wear closed-toe sturdy shoes, pants, hat, and sun protection. Bring plenty of water and snacks if needed. Work gloves, shovels, and trowels will be available to borrow but we encourage you to bring your own. Ages 16 and over.   When: Fridays 8-10 AM Where: Ogden Nature Center, 966 W 12th Street, Ogden UT. Meet at the front porch of the Visitor Center. Registration is required. Please sign-up here: https://forms.office.com/r/aU9Tymd3zc   Questions? Contact Sarah Kapel at conservation@ogdennaturecenter.org. Friday, September 19, 2025, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM. Ogden Nature Center 966 W 12th Street Ogden UT 84404. For more info visit www.ogdennaturecenter.org.

Wild Wednesday: Hispanic Heritage Month

Community Classes in Nature Discover the incredible Hispanic naturalists who have shaped the world of ecology and environmental activism through their work. This Wild Wednesday is part of our cultural series, and will focus on individuals of different cultures making big changes in the world of ecology. Class begins promptly at 3:45. This 20 minute program led by a teacher/naturalist may be followed by free time on your own to further explore the Nature Center grounds. Please note that the trails and Visitor Center close by 5pm. Sponsored by my529 Plan: Utah's Educational Savings Plan. Community Categories: Community Event. Audience: Children. Teens. Adults. Members. Type of Event: Class. Cost: Free for Ogden Nature Center Members. Adults $6, Child/Senior $4. Contact: 801-621-7595. Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 3:45 PM – 4:00 PM. Ogden Nature Center 966 West 12th Street Ogden, UT 84404.

Weed 'em & Reap

Volunteer Activities Help restore native habitats. Join us every week to manually remove invasive species on the property.  Invasive weeds crowd out native species and impair the habitat. Volunteers should be able to walk over uneven ground, bend over for extended periods, work outdoors in a variety of conditions, and comply with the safety guidelines. Volunteers should wear closed-toe sturdy shoes, pants, hat, and sun protection. Bring plenty of water and snacks if needed. Work gloves, shovels, and trowels will be available to borrow but we encourage you to bring your own. Ages 16 and over.   When: Fridays 8-10 AM Where: Ogden Nature Center, 966 W 12th Street, Ogden UT. Meet at the front porch of the Visitor Center. Registration is required. Please sign-up here: https://forms.office.com/r/aU9Tymd3zc   Questions? Contact Sarah Kapel at conservation@ogdennaturecenter.org. Friday, September 26, 2025, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM. Ogden Nature Center 966 W 12th Street Ogden UT 84404. For more info visit www.ogdennaturecenter.org.

Wild Wednesday: It's the Great Pumpkin - Cucurbitaceae!

Community Classes in Nature Ever wondered why the flowers of a pumpkin and a cucumber look alike? Or how squash and watermelon vines grow the same way? It is because they are all members of the same plant family, the Gourd family, or Cucurbitaceae. Join us for this botany themed Wild Wednesday as we explore the fascinating family of cucurbits and learn about how they became part of a Halloween tradition. Class begins promptly at 3:45. This 20 minute program led by a teacher/naturalist may be followed by free time on your own to further explore the Nature Center grounds. Please note that the trails and Visitor Center close by 5pm. Sponsored by my529 Plan: Utah's Educational Savings Plan. Community Categories: Community Event. Audience: Children. Teens. Adults. Members. Type of Event: Class. Cost: Free for Ogden Nature Center Members. Adults $6, Child/Senior $4. Contact: 801-621-7595. Wednesday, October 1, 2025, 3:45 PM – 4:00 PM. Ogden Nature Center 966 West 12th Street Ogden, UT 84404.

Weed 'em & Reap

Volunteer Activities Help restore native habitats. Join us every week to manually remove invasive species on the property.  Invasive weeds crowd out native species and impair the habitat. Volunteers should be able to walk over uneven ground, bend over for extended periods, work outdoors in a variety of conditions, and comply with the safety guidelines. Volunteers should wear closed-toe sturdy shoes, pants, hat, and sun protection. Bring plenty of water and snacks if needed. Work gloves, shovels, and trowels will be available to borrow but we encourage you to bring your own. Ages 16 and over.   When: Fridays 8-10 AM Where: Ogden Nature Center, 966 W 12th Street, Ogden UT. Meet at the front porch of the Visitor Center. Registration is required. Please sign-up here: https://forms.office.com/r/aU9Tymd3zc   Questions? Contact Sarah Kapel at conservation@ogdennaturecenter.org. Friday, October 3, 2025, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM. Ogden Nature Center 966 W 12th Street Ogden UT 84404. For more info visit www.ogdennaturecenter.org.

Wild Wednesday: Crazy and Curious Corvids

Community Classes in Nature Join an Ogden Nature Center teacher/naturalist for a Wild Wednesday program focused on some of the smartest groups of birds in our world—the corvids and meet the Ogden Nature Center’s most curious and playful raven, Cronk. Class begins promptly at 3:45. This 20 minute program led by a teacher/naturalist may be followed by free time on your own to further explore the Nature Center grounds. Please note that the trails and Visitor Center close by 5pm. Sponsored by my529 Plan: Utah's Educational Savings Plan. Community Categories: Community Event. Audience: Children. Teens. Adults. Members. Type of Event: Class. Cost: Free for Ogden Nature Center Members. Adults $6, Child/Senior $4. Contact: 801-621-7595. Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 3:45 PM – 4:00 PM. Ogden Nature Center 966 West 12th Street Ogden, UT 84404.

Wild Wednesday: Nature's Bloodsuckers

Community Classes in Nature Forget vampires, these blood suckers are for real. Join ONC naturalists for a program about critters that draw blood (and those that don’t). Class begins promptly at 3:45. This 20 minute program led by a teacher/naturalist may be followed by free time on your own to further explore the Nature Center grounds. Please note that the trails and Visitor Center close by 5pm. Sponsored by my529 Plan: Utah's Educational Savings Plan. Community Categories: Community Event. Audience: Children. Teens. Adults. Members. Type of Event: Class. Cost: Free for Ogden Nature Center Members. Adults $6, Child/Senior $4. Contact: 801-621-7595. Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 3:45 PM – 4:00 PM. Ogden Nature Center 966 West 12th Street Ogden, UT 84404.