Spring into Foraging
Saturday, May 2, 2026, 10am – 12pm
Foraging is a great way to connect with nature and explore the outdoors. Join us at the Ogden Nature Center to brush up your botany skills and learn about edible plants in Utah.
Learn how to identify, gather, and prepare foraged foods and even try a few samples.
Location: Education Building Classrooms
Cost: $12 members, $15 non-members
2026 SONGBIRD SUMMER NIGHTS:
Handmade Moments
Settle into a summer evening surrounded by nature, music, and community at Ogden Nature Center’s Songbird Summer Nights concert series. On August 1st, enjoy a live performance by musical duo Handmade Moments, whose heartfelt sound and soulful harmonies pair perfectly with a sunset among the cottonwoods.
Bring a blanket or low-backed chair and relax as the natural world becomes the backdrop for an intimate, outdoor concert experience. With melodies rooted in folk traditions and modern storytelling, Handmade Moments create music that feels both timeless and deeply personal—ideal for a peaceful night under the open sky.
Whether you’re a longtime supporter of Ogden Nature Center or discovering Songbird Summer Nights for the first time, this concert offers a chance to slow down, connect, and enjoy live music in one of Ogden’s most beautiful outdoor settings.
🎶Live music
🌿Outdoor venue
🌅Summer evening vibes
Come early to explore the nature center trails, then stay for an unforgettable night of music and community.
When: Saturday, August 1 from 5:30 PM - 9 PM
Where: Ogden Nature Center, 966 W. 12th Street
Admission: $25 Member Ticket | $30 Non-Member Ticket
The Ogden Nature Center is located at 966 W. 12th St., Ogden.
Carpooling, riding bikes, or taking public transportation is encouraged. Parking is available across the street if the Nature Center lot is full. Please wear walking shoes and dress for the weather. This event will be held rain or shine.
Looking for a place to stay? We are honored to partner with Best Western Country Inn to provide discounted lodging! Complimentary Breakfast, Parking & Wifi. There is also a pool & hot tub onsite, Jeremiah's Restaurant, and wonderful walking trails, ponds & gardens to explore.
2026 SONGBIRD SUMMER NIGHTS:
VIV & RILEY
Settle into a summer evening surrounded by nature, music, and community at Ogden Nature Center’s Songbird Summer Nights concert series. On June 25, enjoy a live performance by musical duo Viv & Riley, whose heartfelt sound and soulful harmonies pair perfectly with a sunset among the cottonwoods.
Bring a blanket or low-backed chair and relax as the natural world becomes the backdrop for an intimate, outdoor concert experience. With melodies rooted in folk traditions and modern storytelling, Viv & Riley create music that feels both timeless and deeply personal—ideal for a peaceful night under the open sky.
Whether you’re a longtime supporter of Ogden Nature Center or discovering Songbird Summer Nights for the first time, this concert offers a chance to slow down, connect, and enjoy live music in one of Ogden’s most beautiful outdoor settings.
🎶Live music
🌿Outdoor venue
🌅Summer evening vibes
Come early to explore the nature center trails, then stay for an unforgettable night of music and community.
When: Thursday, June 25 from 5:30 PM - 9 PM
Where: Ogden Nature Center, 966 W. 12th Street
Admission: $25 Member Ticket | $30 Non-Member Ticket
The Ogden Nature Center is located at 966 W. 12th St., Ogden.
Carpooling, riding bikes, or taking public transportation is encouraged. Parking is available across the street if the Nature Center lot is full. Please wear walking shoes and dress for the weather. This event will be held rain or shine.
Looking for a place to stay? We are honored to partner with Best Western Country Inn to provide discounted lodging! Complimentary Breakfast, Parking & Wifi. There is also a pool & hot tub onsite, Jeremiah's Restaurant, and wonderful walking trails, ponds & gardens to explore.
We invite you to join us on Saturday, May 9, 2026 for the Annual Fly with the Flock Fun Run
Fly with the Flock and hit the trail for a wildly fun run where every step brings you closer to nature, fresh air, and a whole lot of feather-filled fun!
5K Fun Run for all ages. Walkers encouraged!
register here!
Registration & Pricing:
- Adults (13+) & Kids (12 & under)
- $35 | $25- Register by April 12th
- $40 | $30 - Register between April 13th - May 8th
- $45 | $35 - Day-of registration - May 9th | 6:30 AM -7:30 AM - Ogden Nature Center
Every registration includes:
- Event t-shirt (sizing guaranteed if you pre-register by April 16th)
- Bird leg socks for the first 300 people to register! - Thanks to our sponsors at Intermountain Health!
- Finish line pancakes provided by McKay-Dee Hospital
- Every registration supports Ogden Nature Center and our mission to unite people with nature
Event Timeline:
6:30 AM - Packet Pickup and Registration
8:00 AM - Race Start and Pancake Buffet Opens
9:15 AM - Kids Dash Hosted by Fleet Feet! | This free, adorable 100' dash is for children 5 and under.
9:30 AM - Awards Ceremony
10:00 AM - End
Race Course: This scenic 3.1-mile route winds through our beautiful 152-acre campus on unpaved nature trails. While the course is mostly flat, your shoes may get a little dirty. The trails are dry for the most part, but this is still a nature run. The course is not open for pre-running.
A reminder: Pets are not allowed on the property. Service animals are welcome. Please check in at registration with our staff if bringing a service animal.
Kids Dash Hosted by Fleet Feet: 9:15 AM | This free, adorable 100' dash is for children 5 and under.
- Meet at the Fleet Feet tent near the finish line at 9:00 AM to receive your child's complimentary wings (while supplies last, for dash participants only).
- The dash begins at 9:15 am.
- Children participating in the Kids Dash are eligible for post-run- pancakes, provided they are accompanied by a registered participant.
Awards Ceremony: 9:30 AM North of the Visitor Center.
We will recognize top finishers with custom ONC awards. First place overall male and female winners will also receive a gift card to The Nest gift shop.
Awards will be given to the top three finishers in each of the following age categories:
Male & Female: 12 & Under
Male & Female: 13-19
Male & Female: 20-29
Male & Female: 30-39
Male & Female: 40-49
Male & Female: 50-59
Male & Female: 60-69
Male & Female: 70-79
Male & Female: 80+
Packet Pickup Two Options: All participants must pick up their shirt and bib before the race to be eligible to start.
Option 1: Friday, May 8 | 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Inside the Visitor Center at the front desk
Option 2: Saturday, May 9 | 6:30 AM - 7:30 AM | In the north east corner of our parking lot under the Ogden Nature Center branded tent.
The Run will be held rain or shine. Please dress appropriately. All proceeds will directly benefit the Ogden Nature Center.
Thank you to our generous Fly with the Flock Fun Run sponsors!
