Community Programs and Classes

Community programs are designed to connect people of all ages to the natural world. No matter what your interest, we have a class you will enjoy. 

Ogden Nature Center members enjoy discounts on all community programs. Become a member today!

SEPTEMBER

Space CampSaturday, September 30th, 3 pm - 10 pm 

For Ages 10 - 12; $50 per ONC member camper, $55 per nonmember camper. Please register by 5 pm on September 28.  

Discover the incredible worlds lurking in our galaxy with this afternoon camp dedicated to outer space! Build your own “rover” to survive a Mars drop test, learn about the planets in our solar system, and finish the night with a campfire dinner and stargazing while hearing stories about the constellations far above us. 

OCTOBER

Building Fairy/Gnome Houses - Saturday, October 14th, 10 am

All ages welcome. $20 for ONC members, $25 for nonmembers. Please register by October 7th.

Listen to some of the many fairytales and myths about miniature creatures while decorating a tiny home for your garden. Craft supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring any additional materials.

Plant Dyed Bandanas -  Saturday, October 21st, 10 am

Ages 16+. $30 for ONC members, $35 for nonmembers. Please register by October 14th. 

Learn about incredible natural dyes by using hammered plants to create your own bandana design. Flowers, fabric markers, and cotton bandanas will be provided, but guests are welcome to bring additional materials if desired. 

NOVEMBER

Bounding with Bunnies - Friday, November 3rd, 3 pm

All ages welcome, geared towards children 4-6. $5 for ONC members, $8 for nonmembers. Please register by October 28th. 

Jackrabbits, cottontails, and hares, oh my! Have you ever wondered how far a bunny can actually jump? Why are their noses always wiggling? What’s the difference between your pet bunny and wild bunnies? In this workshop you’ll learn about rabbits and their cousins pikas, hares, and cottontails and make a fun bunny craft. 

Fall Trail Scavenger Hunt - Saturday, November 11th, 9am - 4 pm. No registration necessary. 

All ages welcome. $1 per sheet / Free admission for ONC members, nonmembers will need to pay daily admission fee of $5/adults, $3/children. 

Pick up a sheet at the Visitor Center front desk and take part in our self-guided scavenger hunt along the trails

DECEMBER

Make Your Own Holiday Swag Workshop - Saturday, December 9th, 10 am

Ages 16+. $55 for ONC members, $65 for nonmembers. Please register by December 2nd. 

We’ll provide greenery, ribbon, and baubles and tools, and help you make the perfect holiday door decoration. Feel free to bring any special ribbon or decor of your own. 

Romping with Rabbits - Friday, December 15th, 3 pm

This program is geared towards children ages 7 and older. $5 for ONC members, $8 for nonmembers. Please register by December 8th. 

Jackrabbits, cottontails, and hares, oh my! Have you ever wondered how far a bunny can actually jump? Why are their noses always wiggling? What’s the difference between your pet bunny and wild bunnies? In this workshop you’ll learn about rabbits and their cousins pikas, hares, and cottontails and make a fun bunny craft. 

Winter Solstice - Saturday, December 16th at 11 am

All ages. $5 for ONC Members, $8 for nonmembers. Please register by December 9th. 

Join an ONC Naturalist to learn about the changes happening as nature transitions into winter. Create pinecone feeders to help our feathered friends survive the winter, and finish with a self-guided scavenger hunt.