Ogden Nature Center - Preschool Programs

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Join the Ogden Nature Center for a Kneehigh Naturalist class! Explore wildlife and nature through games, crafts, stories and live animal introductions that are age appropriate. This hour-long program is designed for preschoolers 3-5 years of age and their adult chaperones.

Registration for September-December 2026 will open on August 3rd at 9am

Fall Semester

Join us each month as we explore a new nature theme designed especially for preschoolers!

Big or small, furry or scaly, wings or legs, animals come in all shapes and sizes. This semester we will learn all about animal groups including mammals, birds, reptiles, and invertebrates. Each class, we will explore what makes each animal group unique. Together we will explore nature, play games, make crafts, and enjoy spending time outdoors as we learn all about our animal friends.

Please register for each monthly class separately.

September 1 and 2: Roots, Shoots, Springs & Sprouts - This semester, we're covering all four seasons, starting with SPRING. In the springtime, there's new growth, baby animals, and many colors. We'll go on a color walk, make flower crafts, and talk about baby animals that are born in the season of renewal.

October 6 and 7: Leaves and Trees - Summer is the time when trees are thriving! In this class, we'll learn about leaf shapes through a leaf matching relay, find out what things come from trees, and make a tree painting with pom poms!

November 3 and 4: Prepare for Winter - Migrate through nature in autumn and find out how your feathered friends generate energy during the cold winter months. You'll even help them by taking home a pinecone bird feeder! Plus, you'll visit the bear den and get a feel for hibernation.

December 1 and 2: Frozen Landscapes: Crystals, Scapes & Snowflakes - Winter may be chilly, but it also brings beauty and wonder. We'll learn where snow comes from and where it goes when it melts, plus get a chance to play in the snow and maybe find out what animals got there before us. We'll also make salt crystal snowflakes to take home!

Cost

Ogden Nature Center Members - $10 per child/parent
Nonmembers - $12 per child/parent
Groups (over 5 students) - $8 per child/parent

Classes for preschool groups (over 5 students) may be scheduled during the regular preschool time slots. The maximum number of students in one session is 30. Pre-registration is required! Call 801-621-7595. General admission fees will apply to any additional family members in attendance. A non-refundable deposit of 50% must be paid in advance to pre-register groups of 5 children or more.

Please plan to arrive 5-10 minutes prior to the program to ensure a prompt start.

The intention of this program is to guide guardians and their children through activities to promote not only learning but also bonding. For this reason, a 1:1 ratio of adults to students is highly encouraged for this program to ensure that your children receive the best experience. If you have more than one student attending, please plan to bring an additional adult or sibling 13 years or older.

Sibling Policy: Siblings under 2 and babies in arms are free. Siblings will not participate in the activities or class as the class is aimed at the specific age group of 3-5 and supplies for activities are limited. Due to space limitations, we restrict the amount of additional, non-participating siblings to 1 per registration. Siblings 13 years or older may attend as a guardian if providing support to a student.