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Earth Day event full of fun, education in Ogden

Last updated Saturday, April 21, 2012 - 10:57pm

OGDEN — The ewe struggled for control as sheep farmer Bob King led her toward the shearing tarp. King tipped the dirty, off-white sheep back on her haunches, and suddenly her hoofed feet were splayed skyward.

Belly exposed, the Western white-faced sheep hung her head low, seemingly embarrassed, as children gathered to learn about the shearing technique and the renewable resource of wool.

Saturday was the annual Earth Day celebration at the Ogden Nature Center. Last year, more than 2,000 attended, and this year’s final count may beat that record.

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Earth Day at Ogden Nature Center

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Last updated Saturday, April 21, 2012 - 5:34pm

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Photo contest open at nature center

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Last updated Sunday, January 1, 2012 - 11:28pm

OGDEN — The Ogden Nature Center launches a winter photo contest on Tuesday, for photos shot by Jan. 31.

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Timothy Many Hats, a French Canadian mountain man, hugs his dog, Jack Daniels, while speaking to students Tuesday at Plain City Elementary School as the students learn about the first Thanksgiving. (MATTHEW ARDEN HATFIELD/Standard-Examiner)

School celebrates first Thanksgiving for 35th time

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Last updated Wednesday, November 23, 2011 - 1:25pm

PLAIN CITY -- Students at Plain City Elementary School took a step back in time Tuesday to experience the sights, sounds and smells of the first Thanksgiving.

The students took part in a 35-year tradition at the school to relive the first Thanksgiving as closely as possible, right down to their attire, dressed like pilgrims or American Indians, right along with teachers and parents.

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Free program on Great Salt Lake at Ogden Nature Center

Becky Wright Standard-Examiner

Last updated Sunday, September 18, 2011 - 11:12pm

OGDEN -- The Ogden Nature Center, 966 W. 12th St., will host a presentation and discussion about Great Salt Lake from 7 pm. to 9 p.m. Thursday.

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Tours open for Ogden's East Bench gardens

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Last updated Wednesday, July 20, 2011 - 5:51pm

OGDEN -- The gates to nine exceptional gardens on Ogden's East Bench will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 13 for a tour benefiting the Ogden Nature Center. This year's gardens are full of rich Ogden history and fabulous architecture.

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Alpacas join the festivities at Earth Day celebration

Becky Cairns Standard-Examiner staff

Last updated Thursday, April 14, 2011 - 6:38pm

What other day of the year can you happily walk around with an ivy wreath atop your head? Or find out how to grow seeds in a soda bottle? Or meet an alpaca?

Must be the annual Earth Day Celebration at the Ogden Nature Center, where visitors can enjoy everything from nature crafts to astronomy lessons to recycling workshops.

"It's a great mix of education and fun," says Brandi Bosworth, public relations coordinator. "So there are great activities for kids of all ages and then there are educational workshops for the more serious conservationists."

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Winners in the Birdhouse Competition and Exhibit at the Ogden Nature Center include “A Bird’s Home Is His Castle” by John Bruce of Draper, earned the Best of Show award.

A castle fit for a bird tops center's exhibit

Becky Wright Standard-Examiner staff

Last updated Thursday, April 14, 2011 - 6:07pm

A castle designed by one of King Arthur's rocket scientists -- that's how one of his friends described John Bruce's entry in this year's Birdhouse Competition and Exhibit at the Ogden Nature Center.

"A Bird's Home Is His Castle," Bruce's entry, was named Best of Show during an award ceremony on Wednesday. The Judge's Choice award went to Oscar Gonzalez and Johny Rios of Ogden. Rounding out the top three entries was Ogden's Darrell Stokes, with an honorable mention.

Competition was stiff this year, with a record-breaking 73 entries.

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"A Bird's Home Is His Castle" by John Bruce of Draper, Commission Award – Best of Show, made from Chinese elm firewood.

Ogden Nature Center's Birdhouse Exhibition 04-15-11

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Last updated Thursday, April 14, 2011 - 2:05pm

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Nature center program postponed

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Last updated Wednesday, March 2, 2011 - 1:01am

OGDEN -- The Ogden Nature Center program "Who's Afraid of the Dark?" has been postponed.

The program, about myths and fear of the dark, as well as how people, animals and plants adapt to low light, was scheduled for Friday, but has been rescheduled for 7 p.m. April 4, at the center, 966 W. 12th St.

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Nature center keeps taking it to wild side

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Last updated Thursday, December 30, 2010 - 6:32pm

OGDEN -- The Ogden Nature Center goes wild on Wednesdays, with special programs about animals.

Wild Wednesdays start at 3:30 p.m. each week. Admission to the Ogden Nature Center, at 966 W. 12th St., is $2 for children, $3 for seniors and $4 for adults.

* Wednesday -- "Scaley Tales." Touch a tortoise shell, a snake skin and other objects, while learning how reptiles survive cold winters.

* Jan. 12 -- "Wild About Ravens." Learn to tell the difference between ravens and crows, and find out how ravens make and use tools.

* Jan. 19 -- "Eagles in Winter." Meet the Ogden Nature Center's resident bald eagle, Des Ta Te, and find out where other eagles live in Northern Utah.

* Jan. 26 -- "Mammal Mia." Hike with a naturalist to observe live deer.

For more information, call 801-621-7595 or visit www.ogdennaturecenter.org.

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