GREATER OGDEN COMMUNITY NATURE CTR
Programs
Program 1 [2020]
NATURE EDUCATION PROGRAMS - TO PROMOTE THEIR TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE, THE OGDEN NATURE CENTER STAFF TAUGHT CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS, LED FIELD TRIPS, AND HOSTED EVENTS BOTH IN PERSON AND VIRTUALLY TO CELEBRATE AND ENJOY NATURE, HELPING THE COMMUNITY LEARN ABOUT CONSERVATION AND OUR NATURAL RESOURCES. STAFF PROVIDED OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN ABOUT THE PLANTS AND ANIMALS NATIVE TO THE GREAT BASIN. IN 2020, ITS THIRD YEAR OF A NEW OUTREACH EFFORT, OGDEN NATURE CENTER STAFF VISITED FIRST GRADE CLASSROOMS THROUGHOUT UTAH AS PART OF A COLLABORATIVE INFORMAL SCIENCE EDUCATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM. WITH SCHOOLS CLOSED AND NO FIELD TRIPS ALLOWED ONCE THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC REACHED UTAH, THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE REACHED WAS GREATLY REDUCED FROM THE PAST. HOWEVER IN THE FALL, CREATIVE VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING WAS PROVIDED TO STUDENTS AND TEACHERS. 16,337 PEOPLE WERE REACHED THROUGH EDUCATION PROGRAMS, AND MANY THOUSANDS MORE VIEWED FREE PROGRAMS PRESENTED ON SOCIAL MEDIA. MOST OTHER EVENTS WERE CANCELLED OR CHANGED TO REDUCE THE SIZE OF THE GATHERINGS.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2020 – Dec 31, 2020Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$393.6KProgram 2 [2020]
THE OGDEN NATURE CENTER IS LOCATED ON A 152 ACRE NATURE PRESERVE, AND OFFERS A WIDE VARIETY OF COMMUNITY PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES WITH TOPICS THAT INCLUDE ART, BIRDING, WILDLIFE IN UTAH, GARDENING, OUTDOOR RECREATION, CONSERVATION, SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES, AND MORE. THE CENTER IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR DISCOVERY AND EXPLORATION. VISITORS ENJOY MEETING BIRDS OF PREY, SNAKES, TORTOISES, SALAMANDERS, FISH AND OTHER NATIVE SPECIES. OUTSIDE THERE ARE PICNIC AREAS, TREEHOUSES, BIRD BLINDS, A SPOTTING TOWER, A CHILD SIZED MOUSE HOLE AND PRETEND BEAR DEN, SCULPTURES, A BIRDHOUSE EXHIBIT, INTERPRETIVE SIGNAGE, AND 1.5 MILES OF TRAILS. EXTENSIVE HABITAT RESTORATION WORK WAS CONDUCTED ON THE NATURE PRESERVE TO IMPROVE ITS HEALTH FOR THE BENEFIT OF WILDLIFE AND PEOPLE ALIKE. THE OGDEN NATURE CENTER FEATURES TWO GREEN BUILDINGS, WITH HANDS-ON EXHIBITS AND A NATURE ORIENTED GIFT STORE. DUE TO COVID-19, THE CENTER WAS CLOSED FOR TWO MONTHS. MOST EVENTS AND PROGRAMS WERE CANCELLED OR CHANGED DURING THAT TIME AND FOR THE MONTHS FOLLOWING.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2020 – Dec 31, 2020Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$225.7KProgram 3 [2020]
ANIMAL CARE - LIVE ANIMAL EXHIBITS GIVE VISITORS THE OPPORTUNITY TO MEET AND LEARN ABOUT ANIMALS NATIVE TO UTAH. THE ANIMALS ARE ALSO TAKEN ON THE ROAD TO BE USED AS WILDLIFE AMBASSADORS IN OUR OUTREACH EDUCATION PROGRAMS.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2020 – Dec 31, 2020Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$29.4K
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