February Classes, Workshops and Lectures at the Ogden Nature Center

House Finch, Courtesy Judy Howle, Great Backyard Bird Count

Beginning Kundalini Yoga
Mondays through March 8 from 6:30 pm – 7:45 pm
$10 for drop-ins
Ages: adults

Invigorate your body and mind with a beginning course in Kundalini Yoga. Taught by certified yoga instructor, Bruce Fisk. Meet in the east classroom of the LS Peery Education Center at ONC. Wear loose comfortable clothing, bring a yoga mat and blanket. It’s best not to eat for two hours before class. If you must, eat lightly.


Wild Wednesdays – Winter Sleepers
Wednesday, February 3 at 3:30 pm
Free for ONC members
$2 children / $3 seniors / $4 adults
Ages: all

During the cold, snowy days of winter some animals choose to deal with the weather by sleeping. Meet a few animals that spend their winter days and nights in the dark. Find out how they hibernate and then take a trip to (and into) the Nature Center’s bear den. Please meet in the Visitor Center.



Images of Madagascar
Tuesday, February 9 at 7 pm
Free for ONC members
$2 children / $3 seniors / $4 adults
Ages: 8+

Madagascar is home to the world’s lemurs, an eclectic group of beautiful and unusual primates. Dr. Sam Zeveloff visited this island nation in the fall of 2008 with the Lemur Conservation Foundation. The group traveled extensively, exploring national parks and other nature reserves. In this presentation he will discuss the island’s history, its unique fauna and flora, and the hopes for survival of its biota. Please RSVP by Monday, February 8.



Wild Wednesdays – Wild Romance: Valentines Day
Wednesday, February 10 at 3:30 pm
Free for ONC members
$2 children / $3 seniors / $4 adults
Ages: all

Have you ever wondered if animals flirt with one another? Come find out during a special Valentine’s Day program. Meet some of the Nature Center’s resident birds and reptiles and discover the unique ways these animals attract partners. Then make your very own nature-themed Valentine. Meet in the Visitor Center.



Growing Up Wild Training for Teachers and Educators
Friday, February 12, 4 pm – 8:30 pm and Saturday, February 13, 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
Cost: $24 registration fee and an optional $30 for graduate credit through USU

Growing up Wild is an early childhood education program that builds on young children’s sense of wonder and nature and invites them to explore wildlife and the world around them. Through a wide range of activities and experiences, Growing Up Wild provides an early foundation for developing positive impressions about nature and lifelong social and academic skills. This workshop includes a Growing Up Wild Activity Guide and other supplemental materials. Participants should wear comfortable clothing, sturdy shoes and be prepared for some activities outside. Refreshments will be provided, but please bring your own lunch on Saturday. Registration is required. Please contact the Ogden Nature Center at 801-621-7595 for a registration form. For more information visit www.wildlife.utah.gov/projectwild .


Great Backyard Bird Count
Saturday, February 13 anytime between 9 am – 3 pm
Free for ONC members
$2 children / $3 seniors / $4 adults
Ages: 8+

Join us at the Ogden Nature Center for a national birding event. A sheet with tips on how to identify birds and a bird list will be provided for all who intend to count for the Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s annual tally. Any count lasting at least 15 minutes is acceptable. A few sets of binoculars are available to borrow. All lists must be submitted to the Ogden Nature Center’s front desk by 3 pm that day to be included in the Center’s Cornell tally. No RSVP required. Upon arrival, please check in at the Visitor Center front desk.



Wild Wednesdays – Owl Tales
Wednesday, February 17 at 3:30 pm
Free for ONC members
$2 children / $3 seniors / $4 adults
Ages: all

Are owls really wise? Get the answer to that question and many others as we meet three different owls and decode the mysteries that surround these amazing birds. Meet in the Visitor Center.



Frozen Landscapes – Crystals, Scapes & Snowflakes
Preschool Discovery Days
Choose a time: Friday, February 19: 9:30 am, 11 am, or 1 pm
Cost: $4 per child / adult chaperones are free
Ages: 3-5

Preschoolers will discover the complicated patterns of crystals and snowflakes as they sip hot cocoa. Songs and stories will teach how plants and animals adapt to the Ogden Nature Center’s frozen landscapes. Dress for the weather. Space is limited Please call 801-621-7595 to pre-register.



Wild Wednesdays – Whooo Eats Whooom?
Wednesday, February 24 at 3:30 pm
Free for ONC members
$2 children / $3 seniors / $4 adults
Ages: all

Learn about predator prey relationships with Chitters the Great-horned Owl. Meet Chitters in person and get an up-close look at skulls, pelts, teeth, eyes and more. Discover the adaptations that help animals survive in the wild. Meet in the Visitor Center.



Snowshoe Owl Prowl
Friday, February 26 from 7 pm – 8 pm
Cost: $3 for members / $6 for non-members
Ages: 8+

What could be more fun than a night filled with hot chocolate and hooting owls? Join Ogden Nature Center education director, Stefanie Miller for nighttime snowshoe hike in search of the sights and sounds of the Great-horned Owl. February is nesting time for the Great-horned Owl and searching for nests is possible because of the bare, snow-covered trees. We’ll end the evening with a hot cup of cocoa and an up-close look at one of our smaller owl friends. Ogden Nature Center has snowshoes available by RSVP only or bring your own snowshoes and gear. Please RSVP by Wednesday, February 24 at 5 pm.

To register for classes and workshops, please call 801-621-7595. Some class sizes are limited to ensure a quality experience for participants and instructors. Call in your reservation and pay with VISA or Mastercard, or come in person to pay with cash or check. We cannot accept reservations through the mail or without payment. We reserve the right to change instructors or cancel classes due to circumstances beyond our control, including illness, inclement weather or low attendance.

The Ogden Nature Center is located at 966 W. 12th Street, Ogden, Utah. For more information, please call 801-621-7595 or visit http://www.ogdennaturecenter.org/ .