The 50th Anniversary Birdhouse Contest!

The exhibit is on display now through June 30th!

For 32 years, the Birdhouse Exhibit at Ogden Nature Center has showcased the creativity, craftsmanship, and heart of our community. This year, in celebration of our 50th anniversary, we received more than 100 incredible entries from builders of all ages. We are so grateful to everyone who contributed, from artists and families to volunteers and sponsors. Your continued support has helped make this beloved event a lasting tradition. The 2024 birdhouses will be on display along our Birdhouse Trail through June 30. Below is the list of this year’s award winners. Thank you for being part of the magic.

Best of Show / Commission Award

• Jonathan Lowe – “Castle in duh Skys”  

Top Awards

• Staff Choice Award – Martin Facer – “Bird of Pray”
• Honorable Mention – Les Rex – “Nature’s Calling”
• Judge’s Choice – Kionie Diarte – “Enchanted Birdhouse”

Gold Award – 50th Anniversary Birdhouse Representing Ogden Nature Center

• Adelaid Adams – “Fiftieth Flight Retreat”

Children’s Imaginative/Artistic

• 1st place – Evelynn Hancock – “The Copper Tulip”
• 2nd place – Nash Beck  – “Peck”
• 3rd place – Easton West – “Chickawok Resident”
• 4th place – Vera Larkin – “Bird Paradise”

Children’s Best Use of Recycled Materials

• 1st place – Jameson Blanco – “Jabb’s Bird Hut”
• 2nd place – Braden Woodfield – “Bird Force One”

Children’s Functional/Best for Birds

• 1st place – Wyatt Dagsen – “The Red Barn Birdhouse”
• 2nd place – Peityn McClure – “Peityn’s Masterpiece”
• 3rd place – Otto Mandel – “The Hideout”

Children’s Well Built

• 1st place –Judah Bloxham – “Bird Apartment”
• 2nd place – Cooper Night – “O’Natural”
• 3rd place – Donovan O’Neil – “The Best Nest”

Young Adults (ages 13-17) Imaginative/Artistic

• Coleson Rogers – “Little Free Birdie Library”

Young Adults (ages 13-17) Best Use of Recycled Materials

• Gabriella Rogers – “Kapaliela’s Tiki Hut”

Collaborative Group / Imaginative / Artistic

• 1st place – Cheryl Peterson – “Sunflower Garden Home”     
• 2nd place – Ashleigh/Dominic Courtney – “Mind Your Manor”

Collaborative Group / Best Use of Recycled Materials

• Brightlee Marshall – “It’s for the Birds”

Collaborative Group / Functional / Best for Birds

• Claire Mecham – “Bird Church”

Collaborative Group / Well Built

• Madi/Jane Vincent – “A Little House in the Big Woods”

Adult / Imaginative / Artistic

• 1st place – Timothy Pehrson – “Birds Make Beautiful Music”
• 2nd place – Selwyn “Eddie” Cude – “Bird Turf”
• 3rd place – Dale Pelka – “Sylvester”

Adult / Best Use of Recycled Materials

• 1st place – Claire Henderson – “For Your Entertainment”
• 2nd place – Hilary Hurdsman, Lori & Jeff Rasor – “Wrenchester Cathedral”

Adult / Functional/Best for Birds

• 1st place – Danny Menlove – “Royal Kestrel Nest Box”
• 2nd place – Daren Lilly – “Wine and Dine Cabin”

Adult / Well Built

• 1st place – Martin Facer – “Bird of Pray”

SPECIAL RECOGNITION   – Chosen from any category

• Dan Leake– “Alpine Cottage”
• Nick Bartlett – “The Gramercy Imperial Debri Hut” –
• Dirk & Miles Knott – “Weaving Knott’s Nest”
• Gil Family – “Fungi Feathers Inn”
• Alethea Holland – “Bird Vision of Our Homes”

Sponsors

Huge thanks to our generous 2025 sponsors who make this competition and exhibit possible: Jeremiah's Restaurant, Wasatch Audubon Society, Ogden River Dental, Pat & Glen Richter, Jack & Jodi Livingood, Robin & Brad Farr Family, The Prairie Schooner, Ogden Blue, Intermountain Farmer’s Association (IFA), and Shepherd's Bush.