The Ogden Nature Center's one-hour preschool programs are the perfect way to introduce your little ones to the wonders of the outdoor world.  The programs are fun and elementary --designed for children ages 3-5. Parents are welcome to stay and participate.  Each lesson includes creative, hands-on activities, time spent outside and stories.

Cost:  

Individual Registrations - Members -$5.00 per child/parent, Non-members $6.00 per child/parent General admission rates apply to all other family members.

Group/preschool registration (5 or more students) - $5.00 per child/parent. Teachers and classroom aids are free. General admission rates apply to all other family members. A 50% non-refundable deposit is required. 

Pre-registration required. Call 621-7595 to register.

2012/13 Schedule

Leaves and Trees -Discover the many things we use each day that come from trees! Race samara “helicopters,” play leaf tag, and learn about the palms, teeth, veins, and needles of Earth’s tallest, oldest, and largest organisms. 

September 25th               September 27th              October 29th               October 30th

9:30am - Open                    9:30am - Open               9:30am - Full                9:30am - Open

11:00am - Open                 11:00am - Open              11:00am - Open            11:00am - Open

1:00pm - Open                    1:00pm - Open               1:00pm - Open               1:00pm -Open

Plant and Animals Prepare for Winter - Migrate through nature in autumn and find out how your feathered friends generate energy during the cold winter months. Visit the bear den and get a feel for hibernation. Discover seed dormancy and why trees shed their leaves.

November 19th                  November 20th                 December 7th                December 10th

9:30am - Open                     9:30am - Open                   9:30am - Full                   9:30am - Open

11:00am - Open                  11:00am - Open                  11:00am - Open              11:00am - Open

1:00pm - Open                    1:00pm - Open                    1:00pm - Open                1:00pm - Open

Frozen Landscapes: Crystals, Scapes and Snowflakes - Discover the complicated patterns of crystals and snowflakes as we enjoy games, songs and fun! Learn about the creature comforts of the plants and animals of the Nature Center’s frozen landscape.

January 4th                  January 7th                   February 1st                     February 19th

9:30am - Open              9:30am - Open               9:30am - Open                  9:30am - Open

11:00am - Open            11:00am - Open             11:00am - Open                11:00am - Open

1:00pm - Open              1:00pm - Open               1:00pm - Open                  1:00pm - Open

Roots, Shoots, Spring and Sprouts - Come celebrate all things new at the Nature Center! Whether green and growing, newly hatched, or shaky legs upon hooves setting out for the first time, appreciate your own growth and development in the mirror of nature.

   March 4th                          March 5th                     April 4th                     April 5th                  May 2nd                    May 31st

9:30am - Open                   9:30am - Open               9:30am - Open            9:00am - Open           9:00am - Open           9:00am - Open

11:00am - Open                 11:00am - Open             11:00am -Open           11:00am - Open         11:00am - Open         11:00am - Open

1:00pm - Open                   1:00pm - Open               1:00pm - Open            1:00pm - Open           1:00pm - Open           1:00pm - Open