Students will play a game modeling the basic evolution of birds. Everyone will start
at the same stage and make their way through the evolutionary stages by playing games of
rock-paper-scissors one on one.
This 30 minute workshop for teachers highlights free resources and the importance of getting kids outdoors during COVID
This activity asks students to try and find tree items.
In this lesson and its accompanying activities students will learn how humans,
and animals use trees, how trees make their own food through photosynthesis, and also
learn some simple identification techniques.
Answers to the Utah's Ecosystem Quiz.
Students will explore Utah's diverse landscape as they discover the forces that create our wetlands, forests and deserts, and investigate plant and animal life and the adaptations that help them survive in each habitat.
A Utah's Ecosystem keywords word search for students.
This sheet describes where to find ponds across the Wasatch Front.
In this activity, students are asked to match keywords to a picture that represents that word. Then match that picture to the animal it matches best with.
Bouncing, balance, and bait are just a few things animals use their tails for. We will explore a variety of ways critters rely on this part of their body.
What is an invasive species? Why are they harmful to native species? Find out these questions and more as we look at invasive plants at the Nature Center.
Spiders and Scorpions are some of natureÕs most feared creatures. Get up close and personal with a tarantula and explore what makes these creatures so creepy.
Utah has 18 species or kinds of bats! Kick off the Halloween season by learning about these misunderstood and amazing flying mammals.
Learn all about he crazy and oustanding ways fathers in nature take care of their babies.
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between a frog and a toad? Can toads give you warts, do frogs pee through their skin? We will answer these questions and more as we explore these creatures up close.
Discover the amazing adaptations of Turkeys!
Join the Ogden Nature Center education team for tales and demonstrations of plant and animal uses by indigenous cultures.
Learn about the many amazing mammals that live in Utah and the Great Basin region.
Explore animal migration with the help of a fantastic falcon.
Help us celebrate MotherÕs Day by looking at outstanding moms in nature. From the elephant who endures 22 months of pregnancy and gives birth to a 200 lb baby to the mommy orangutan who nurses her baby for 7 years!