Ogden Nature Center

Welcome to the Ogden Nature Center

Located in the heart of Ogden, you'll find a 152-acre nature preserve and education center open to the public year-round. Visitors enjoy 1.5 miles of walking trails, picnic areas, tree houses, bird blinds and an exhibit of live birds of prey. Two of Utah's greenest buildings are on site to teach about sustainable structures. A unique gift shop is located in the Visitor Center. The Ogden Nature Center offers a wide variety of classes & workshops for all ages including art, photography, birding, wildlife in Utah, outdoor recreation, conservation, sustainability, summer camps and more.

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Visitor Information

Hours:

Monday-Friday 9 am – 5 pm
Saturday 9 am – 4 pm

Closed on major holidays.

Cost:

Members enjoy free admission
Adults 12 and older: $4.00
Seniors 55+: $3.00
Children 2-11: $2.00
Children under 2: Free

Getting Here:

We are located at 966 W. 12th Street in Ogden, Utah, 84404
Phone: 801-621-7595
Directions: From 1-15, take exit #344 and head east 1.5 mi. Map

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Upcoming Events

Utah Environmental Education Conference

– Environmental Literacy Through Science and Art

Thursday, October 6 through Saturday, October 8 at the Ogden Nature Center.

Detailed Schedule of Events

An informative event for educators, curriculum developers, conservation educators, non-formal educators, university students, staff, and faculty, and all other interested community citizens. Join us for valuable professional development, networking opportunities, inspirational speakers and constructive workshops. The Utah Society for Environmental Education Conference brings together the people, practices, and ideas of environmental education in Utah. You don’t have to be an educator to participate! Any interested member of the public is welcome. Student scholarships are available. Please Register Here.

Teachers -- It's Time To Sign Up For Field Trips

We are currently taking reservations for 2011/2012 nature education field trips.

Give your students the wonderful opportunity to get outside the classroom walls this year and make connections with the natural world. The Ogden Nature Center's 152-acre preserve offers an accessible, diverse landscape where students can explore plants, animals, soil, water, seasons and more throughout the school year.

Our nature education programs correlate to the Utah State Core Curriculum standards and are taught by professional teacher naturalists educated in conservation biology, botany, ornithology, child development, elementary education and/or natural sciences.

Reservations are taken by phone or in person only. To make reservations, please call 801-621-7595 and ask for a member of the Nature Center's education staff. Click here for more details regarding the many education programs we are offering this year.

Creatures of the Night

Two crazy nights of outdoor fun, without fright! Friday & Saturday, Oct. 21 & 22, 5-8 pm / All ages

Put on your costumes, bring your flashlights and come have some Halloween fun at the Ogden Nature Center. Learn about night-time animals, play games, hear stories & songs, make nature crafts and have treats by the fire. Creatures of the Night is all about education and trailside adventures.