FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Oct. 16, 2013
CONTACT: BRANDI BOSWORTH
OGDEN NATURE CENTER
bbosworth@ogdennaturecenter.org <mailto:info@ogdennaturecenter.org> / 801-621-7595
*** photos are available upon request***
NOVEMBER 2013 ACTIVITIES
AT THE OGDEN NATURE CENTER
The Ogden Nature Center is located at 966 W. 12th Street in Ogden, Utah. More details can be found online at www.ogdennaturecenter.org <http://www.ogdennaturecenter.org> . For questions, or to register for classes or camps, please call 801-621-7595.
Hypertufa Plant Trough Workshop
Saturday, November 2, 9-11:30 am
Taught by Gayle Allen, plantsman extraordinaire and owner of The Rock Garden
$40 members / $45 nonmembers
Ages: adults
After our summer garden tour, Gayle Allen had so many requests for his fabulous plant troughs that he agreed to teach a class on how to make them! With a mixture of peatmoss, cement and perlite, you’ll form your own hypertufa plant trough. These planters imitate volcanic rock. They look modern and organic and are gorgeous planted with succulents, miniature alpine plants, hens & chicks or any other combination of plants. The finished size of the planter will be approximately 10x14x6”. Please bring a large Tupperware container to mix your ingredients in (approx. 20x16), rubber gloves and a mask or bandana. Class size is limited to 10 participants. Register for the class by calling 801-621-7595 by Wednesday, October. 23.
Recycled Wool Mittens Workshop
Taught by Jenny Frame, ONC volunteer coordinator
Saturday, November 9, from 10-12 noon
$15 members / $18 nonmembers
Ages: 12+
Create the perfect winter accessory to give as a gift or for yourself. These stylish winter mittens are warm, cozy and earth friendly. Bring your sewing machine and scissors and we will walk you through the simple art of mitten making from recycled wool. All other supplies will be provided and you will take home your very own pair of mittens. Space is limited. Pre-register by calling 801-621-7595 by Saturday, October 26.
Turkey Window Pictures
Saturday, November 9, from 1-2 pm
$2 members / $4 nonmembers (includes admission)
Ages: 5+
Join an Ogden Nature Center naturalist as we uncover Turkey facts and create a Turkey window picture just in time for Thanksgiving decorations. Pre-register by calling 801-621-7595 by Thursday, November 7.
Scout Saturdays
Saturday, November 16
9 am – Native vs. Invasive
10 am – Conservation
11 am – Venomous Reptiles
Cost: $5 per scout
The Ogden Nature Center provides the perfect outdoor classroom for scout activities. Have an ONC teacher/naturalist help your scout pass off badge requirements during one of our 45-minute workshops. Reservations and a non-refundable deposit required. Please call 801-621-7595. For more information go to
Annual Meeting
Wednesday, November 20
Social at 5 pm / Meeting at 5:30 pm
Ogden Nature Center members are invited to attend the Annual Meeting of the Ogden Nature Center. Please meet in the Visitor Center.
Pre-school Discovery Days -- Skin, Scales and Reptile Tales
Choose a date and time:
Monday, November 25 or Tuesday, November 26
9:30 am, 11 am or 1 pm on either of the dates above
$5 child/parent members
$6 per child/parent nonmembers
General admission rates apply to all other family members. Group/preschool registration (5 or more students) - $5 per child/parent. Teachers and classroom aids are free. A 50% non-refundable deposit is required. Pre-registration required. Call 801-621-7595 to register.
Ages: 3-5
Discover the slimy and scaly critters that call the Nature Center home as we investigate reptiles and amphibians up close. Meet a Desert Tortoise, play lizard games and make a snake craft to take home.
Wild Wednesdays -- Nature’s Natural Timekeepers
Wednesday, November 6 at 3:45 pm
Free for ONC Members
$2 children / $3 seniors / $4 adults
All ages welcome!
Did you know that trees are some of nature’s best timekeepers? Take a short hike with an Ogden Nature Center teacher/naturalist and practice your leaf peeping skills as you discover how and why leaves change color. Please meet in the Visitor Center.
Wild Wednesdays -- Oh Deer!
Wednesday, November 13 at 3:45 pm
Free for ONC Members
$2 children / $3 seniors / $4 adults
All ages welcome!
Large ears that never stop moving... antlers that grow back every year... the ability to run at speeds over 45 miles per hour... What is it? Mule Deer! Join us for a program all about one of the most fascinating mammals that call Utah and the Ogden Nature Center home. Search for live deer and play a fun and educational game all about this antlered animal. Please meet in the Visitor Center.
Wild Wednesdays -- Living Close to the Land
Wednesday, November 20 at 3:45 pm
Free for ONC Members
$2 children / $3 seniors / $4 adults
All ages welcome!
Join the Ogden Nature Center education team for tales and demonstrations of plant and animal uses by indigenous cultures. Step back in time as you step into a real life tipi. Please meet in the Visitor Center.
Wild Wednesdays -- Gobble, Gobble! Wild Turkeys
Wednesday, November 27 at 3:45 pm
Free for ONC Members
$2 children / $3 seniors / $4 adults
All ages welcome!
Are you a natural gobbler? Test your gobbling skills
against the Ogden Nature Center’s two resident turkeys (appropriately named Tom, and Tommy). The more you learn about these unique birds the faster you’ll discover there is more to the turkey than meets the palate. Please meet in the Visitor Center.
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