Community Programs for All Ages

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!

Basket Weaving with Connie Denton

Join Connie Denton in a 6-hour class that will teach you to make a woven pine needle basket from beginning to end. You’ll learn how to make a basket from long-leaf pine needles, using Irish waxed linen, an assortment of beads and other embellishments, and starting with a stone center. Topics covered include how to make your stitches stack up on one another, types of pine needles you can use, pine needle preparation, different types of basket centers, embellishing your basket, and how to start and finish your basket.

Connie Denton is a master basket weaver who has been making baskets and teaching this craft to others for 25 years. In addition to making traditional baskets and pine needle baskets, she is also interested in and active in weaving, natural dyeing, and punch needle rug making.

Bring a sack lunch (refrigerator available), a towel, and a small pair of sharp scissors – everything else will be provided. This class will be held at our Dumke Picnic Grove pavilion.

Date & time: August 29, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: South 1140 West, Ogden, UT 84404

What's included:
- Pine needles
- Irish waxed linen
- Assorted beads for embellishment
- Stone cabochon

What to bring / not included:
- Old towel (to keep pine needles moistened)
- Small sharp scissors
- Sack lunch (refrigerator available, no oven or microwave)
- Bug spray (recommended)
- Refillable water bottle
- Sunscreen (if needed)

REGISTER HERE!

Fall Foraging Fun

All ages

September 26, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
$12 members, $15 non-members

Foraging is a great way to connect with nature and explore the outdoors. Join us along the trails at 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.

REGISTER HERE!

Night Hike

All ages

September 18, 7:00 - 9:00 pm
$12 members, $15 non-members

Please register ahead of time at www.ogdennaturecenter.org/education/community-programs. Get an after-hours peek at the Ogden Nature Center as we explore the trails after dark and learn about nocturnal adaptations. Although we’ll focus on bats, get ready to find the animals we don’t get to see during the day and learn new skills like “spider sniffing”!

REGISTER HERE!

Immunity in a Jar: Crafting Fire Cider with Navire Apothecary

Ages 13+

October 24, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
$50 members, $55 non-members

Please register ahead of time at www.ogdennaturecenter.org/education/community-programs.

Kick off cold and flu season by learning to make one of herbalism’s most iconic remedies! In this class, we’ll explore the history of fire cider, the herbs, roots, citrus, and spices that give it its signature kick, and how each ingredient supports wellness throughout the colder months. Before we start crafting, you’ll have the chance to sample a shot of homemade fire cider (if you’re feeling brave!) so you can experience this traditional herbal remedy firsthand. Then you’ll build your own custom batch to take home and infuse.

Participants will take home:
- A jar of your custom handcrafted fire cider
- A recipe and educational handout
- The knowledge and confidence to make fire cider for years to come

REGISTER HERE!

Military Family Day

All ages

November 14, 10:00 am and 2:00 pm

Regular admission rates apply – free for members and free for military veterans and their families (please bring current or past military ID). This Veteran’s Day weekend, we’re celebrating our military heroes.

At 10:00 am and 2:00 pm, join us for bald eagle presentations and drop in to create and take home a patriotic craft!

No registration required.

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Cancellation Policy

Requests for cancellation 48 hours prior to the program will be honored with a full refund, less credit card processing fees. Cancellation less than 48 hours will only be refunded (less credit card processing fees) if the slot can be filled from a waiting list.