Nature’s Lognewsletter of the Ogden Nature Center • spring 2010

nature center notes, page 2green tips for spring, page 3community programs, pages 4, 5, 6volunteers, page 7fly with the flock fun run registration, page 82010 annual report and friends list, page 9-15chorus frogs, page 16

Mon.-Fri. 9-5 / Saturday 9-4www.ogdennaturecenter.org

801.621.7595966 W. 12th Street, Ogden, UT 84404

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spring is nesting time Next time you visit the Ogden Nature Center, stop by to see the home improvements our Red-tailed Hawk Sampson has been making inside his enclosure. Each spring Sampson takes the twigs and branches that Ogden Nature Center staff leave for him and weaves them into a nest atop the platform in the upper corner of his mew. Like many raptors – birds that hunt with their feet – Red-tailed Hawks mate for life and both the male and female work on building the nest. Throughout the spring, Sampson will take food up into his nest. Sampson is an imprinted bird, meaning he has lived with humans for almost his entire life. He doesn’t know how wild hawks are supposed to act. When springtime brings forth his urge to find a mate, he lands on the heads of human females – and it appears as though this feathered gentleman prefers blondes! The women who volunteer as feeders wear hats to protect themselves from Sampson’s springtime advances. Although Sampson can fly and hunt, he cannot be released because of his imprinted behavior, thus he serves as an animal ambassador at the Ogden Nature Center, teaching our community about native birds of prey. by Susan Snyder, ONC teacher/naturalist

native fish exhibit Thanks to a team of students from Weber State University, the Ogden Nature Center will soon be home to an incredible, eight-foot long, 265 gallon aquarium exhibiting Utah native fish. The aquarium will be placed in the L.S. Peery Education Center lobby and should be up and running this May. Students in the Design Graphics Engineering Technology department have been working since March of 2009 to design and manufacture two educational aquariums – one will be stationed at the Ogden Nature Center and one at Mt. Ogden Jr. High School. see fish exhibit, continued on page 3

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Mike MonsonRuss RoglerSteve RushSally ShigleyLee ShirleyCurt SingletonSteve WaldripAnn WaltersAmy Wicks, ex-officio

Mary McKinley, Executive DirectorBrandi Bosworth, Public Relations & Special Projects CoordinatorChad Boyce, Facilities ManagerLee Hardy, AccountantSabrina Foster, Development & Special Events CoordinatorJenny Frame, Volunteer CoordinatorCheyenne Herland, Teacher/Naturalist (Utah Conservation Corp. Intern)Deb Jackson, Administrative AssistantBryce King, Wildlife SpecialistStefanie Miller, Education DirectorLinda Page, Visitor ServicesWilliam Pollett, Teacher/NaturalistMelissa Robinson, Outreach EducatorDaniella Salas, Visitor ServicesSusan Snyder, Teacher/Naturalist (Utah Conservation Corp. Intern)N

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nature center notessave the dateMark September 18 on your calendar and join us for a very special, 25th anniversary Wildwoods BASH! This event includes a gourmet dinner, live music and an auction of nature-inspired items. Tickets are $60 per person or $1,000 for a reserved table of 10. Call 801-621-7595 for reservations, info. or sponsorship opportunities.

certified wildlife habitatThe Ogden Nature Center was recently certified by the National Wildlife Federation as an official wildlife habitat. Thanks to conscientious planning, landscaping and sustainable gardening, wildlife may find quality habitat–food, water, cover, and places to raise their young at the Ogden Nature Center.

chitters on twitter & fbChitters is twittering and posting on facebook.For fun updates and info. about the current conditions on the grounds, follow us at twitter.com/OgdenNature. We are also posting info. to our facebook fans–become a fan at www.facebook.com/Ogdennaturecenter.

2010 summer concertsAre you craving warm summer nights with music in the great outdoors? We’re gearing up for our fourth season of summer concerts. As soon as the 2010 performance schedule is secured, we will start selling tickets on our website at www.ogdennaturecenter.org. Special thanks to Weber County R.A.M.P. for making these amazing concerts possible.

animal adoptionsHelp share in the care of our resident animals. Adoptions help pay for food, veterinary care and shelter for these important animal ambassadors. If you would like to adopt an animal, contact Debra at 801-621-7595. Currently available: Einstein, the American White Pelican for $300 and Rosie 2, the Chilean Rose-haired Tarantula for $30.

wish list• blenders for making paper• small tool kit• storage totes of all sizes• board games / children’s nature books• commercial vacuum cleaner• flat screen computer monitors

it’s easy to be green in spring large majority of vegetables and fruits purchased from the store are sprayed with chemicals before they are harvested and purchasing organic can cost extra money. - If you don’t have space for a garden, look into options such as raised beds, patio gardens or a renting a plot in a local community garden. - Plant native plants in your yard. You’ll use less water which is good for the environment. Insects are a natural part of your garden’s ecosystem but there are some that can cause damage. Check out these earth friendly ways of ridding your garden of pests. - The first defense is a healthy garden. Take care of your garden daily by removing weeds, disinfecting tools and rotating your crops. - Encourage insects like ladybugs and praying mantises that eat the unwanted insects.- Combining 1 tablespoon of canola oil, 4 drops of Ivory soap and a quart of water in a spray bottle is a great way to get rid of overeat-ing insects. Or try 2 tablespoons of baking soda and a quart of water for fungal diseases. - Slugs are often the result of over-watering, so water less if these pests persist.- You can make an easy and safe insect repellant by using 10-25 drops of an essential oil and 2 tablespoons of a safe carrier oil or alcohol. Safe carrier options include olive oil, sunflower oil, witch hazel or even vodka. Essential oil options:Eucalyptus – repels mosquitoes, ticks and liceCitronella – repels mosquitoes, and biting fliesOrange oil – repels fleas

by Stefanie Miller, ONC education director

It’s time to start thinking about all things green and spring. If you are planning your garden, beginning your spring cleaning or thinking about the insects that will soon be emerging, these tips may interest you.Spring CleaningSimplify your cleaning materials. Use a home-made, environmentally friendly, all purpose cleaner for toilets, mirrors, countertops, cars, upholstery and floors. 1. Fill bottle half with water2. Top it up with white distilled vinegar3. Add 10-14+ drops lemongrass essential oil4. Add 2-3 drops of the earth-friendly dish-washing liquid (to stop streaking)5. Cap and shake 6. Label container clearly7. Store out of direct sunlightVodka also makes a great cleaning tool. Use vodka to remove paint or ink from clothes or as a weed killer. Vodka works great as a grout cleaner to remove mold and mildew and to remove tree sap from car paint. Laundry- Wash your clothes in cold. Washing in cold uses less energy, works just as well and you don’t have to sort.- When the weather is nice, dry your clothes outside on a clothesline. - Buy detergent that is phosphate free. High levels of phosphate lead to algae blooms in our water systems that can suffocate aquatic life. In the Garden and Yard- Buy organic or heirloom seeds and start a garden. Gardening at home saves money and helps control what you put into your body. A

This project will enrich student and visitor experiences with hands-on science education. “The aquariums will help us teach about Utah’s wetland ecosystems, water quality and native animals. With this exhibit on site, we’ll be able to strengthen our current programs and create new programs about native aquatic life,” said Ogden Nature Center teacher/naturalist Susan Snyder. The team of students from WSU is comprised of Scott Sonntag and Audrey Erickson in design engineering, and Luke Brixey and Colleen Heninger in manufacturing engineering. “It is not enough for students to read about science; they must do science. We hope to empower students and visitors who will interact with these systems by encouraging the enthusiasm that youth naturally have for animals toward education,” said project coordinator Scott Sonntag. This project is funded by a grant from the Alan E. and Jeanne N. Hall Endowment for Community Outreach with help from WSU’s Community Involvement Center. Other project donations include: • Facilities for manufacturing – WSU Manufacturing & Mechanical Engineering Department • Fish and education – Utah Division of Wildlife Resources • Education – WSU Zoology Department • Design input – Living Planet Aquarium • Various material donations from generous local companies.

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APRIL Birdhouse Competition• Entry deadline extended to Monday, April 5• Awards presentation: April 14 at 5:30 pm• Exhibit showing April 15 - August 31 Get building! Nature lovers, designers, ar tists, crafts-people and others who give a hoot about birds are invited to enter their hand-crafted birdhouses in the 17th Annual Birdhouse Competition and Exhibit. All ages may enter up to two works, and there is no entry fee. For complete guidelines and an entry form, visit our website at www.ogdennaturecenter.org. Special thanks to our main sponsors: the Utah Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Wild Wednesdays - Jump into Spring!Wednesday, April 7 at 3:30 pmFree for ONC members$2 children / $3 seniors / $4 adultsSpring has arrived at the Ogden Nature Center! Help us bring in the new season as we learn how animals and plants adapt to warmer temperatures and longer days. We’ll hit the trails looking for signs of spring. Be prepared to hear Chorus Frogs and keep an eye out for migrating birds. Meet in the Visitor Center.

Wind Power and BirdsThursday, April 8 at 6 pmFree for ONC members$2 children / $3 seniors / $4 adults Ages: 8+Raptors use wind power to ease their annual migrations. Humans use wind power to ease the increasing pressure of fossil fuels. But is our use of wind detrimental to raptors? HawkWatch International executive director, Caroline Goldman, will be discussing this topic. Please RSVP by Tuesday, April 6 to 801-621-7595.

Earth Day Poster ContestCall For EntriesEntries due by 4 pm, Saturday, April 10Hey kids -- get out your art supplies and thinking caps for the annual Earth Day Art Poster Contest. There is no fee to enter. Guidelines include:• Grade levels: K-6• Entries must be 9”x12” using the theme, “How I Help the Earth.”• Please do not glue anything onto your project• On the back of your art, please include the following information: name (first and last), school, grade (K-6 only), teacher, home phone and project title. Art posters will be on display in the Ogden Nature Center’s L.S. Peery Education Center April 17 through June 4, 2010. Entries will not be returned, but may be picked up June 7 through June 12. After June 12 contest entries become the property of the Ogden Nature Center. Prizes will be awarded to four winners in each grade, with one grand prize winner per grade. The winners will be invited to an awards program on Earth Day, April 17, at 11 am. This annual contest is sponsored by ATK and Ogden City Arts.

Wild Wednesdays - Wild About RavensWednesday, April 14 at 3:30 pmFree for ONC members$2 children / $3 seniors / $4 adultsJoin us for one of our most popular and fun programs. Meet the Ogden Nature Center’s resident raven, Cronk, and learn about these mischievous birds. Learn how to tell the difference between a raven and a crow. Discover how ravens make and use tools and listen to a raven story. Meet in the Visitor Center.

Roots, Shoots, Spring and SproutsPreschool Discovery DaysFriday, April 30: 1 pm$4 per child / adult chaperones are freeAges 3-5

Come celebrate all things new at the Ogden Nature Center. Whether green and growing, newly hatched, or shaky legs upon hooves setting out for the first time, appreciate your own growth and development in the mirror of nature. Dress for the weather. Space is limited. Please call 801-621-7595 to pre-register.

Wild Wednesdays- Close Encounters of the Natural KindWednesday, April 21 at 3:30 pmFree for ONC members$2 children / $3 seniors / $4 adultsHave you ever wondered what the world looks like to an ant? Using a microscope you’ll get the chance to find out. With the help of one our teacher/naturalists you’ll have a close encounter with the natural kind. Meet in the Visitor Center. Earth Day CelebrationSaturday, April 17, 12 noon - 4 pmFREE if you ride the bus, walk or bike$1 per personEnjoy earth friendly exhibitors, food, live entertainment, nature crafts, and fun activities. We’ll have a native plant sale, astronomy, a climbing wall, gardening, renewable energy, composting, birds of prey, the river trailer, recycling and more. Explore the trails, tour our green buildings and solar array, and learn what you can do to improve the health of the planet.

Wild Wednesdays - Scaly TalesWednesday, April 28 at 3:30 pmFree for ONC members$2 children / $3 seniors / $4 adultsHave you ever wondered what a snake feels like? What about a tortoise shell? Come find out and get an up close look at the Nature Center’s resident reptiles. Learn what makes reptiles so special in the animal world while meeting our threatened Desert Tortoises and a Great Basin Gopher Snake. Meet in the Visitor Center.

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MAYWild Wednesdays- Shorebirds 101Wednesday, May 5 at 3:30 pmFree for ONC members$2 children / $3 seniors / $4 adultsGet up close and personal with Einstein our resident American White Pelican (whose beak can hold more than his belly can). Learn about the special adaptations that shorebirds have. Discuss the importance of the Great Salt Lake then take a short hike with our naturalists to learn about the different shorebirds that call Utah home. Meet in the Visitor Center.

Leave No Trace: Front-country EthicsThursday, May 6 at 7 pmFree for members / $4 non-membersHow’s your trail etiquette? Learn how to be eco-savvy on Utah’s urban trail systems and popular backcountry areas. ONC teacher/naturalist and Leave No Trace instructorSusan Snyder will lead this informative walk and presentation.

Fly With the Flock5K Fun Run / 2.5K for Kids& Pancake BreakfastSaturday, May 8 / race begins at 8 amSee page 8 of this newsletter for details and a registration form!

Roots, Shoots, Spring and SproutsPreschool Discovery DaysChoose a time:Monday, May 10: 11 am or 1 pmThursday, May 13: 1 pm$4 per child / adult chaperones are freeAges: 3-5Come celebrate all things new at the Ogden Nature Center! Whether green and growing, newly hatched, or shaky legs upon hooves setting out for the first time, appreciate your own growth and development in the mirror of nature. Dress for the weather. Space is limited Please call 801-621-7595 to pre-register.

Wild Wednesdays - Nests and NooksWednesday, May 12 at 3:30 pmFree for ONC members$2 children / $3 seniors / $4 adultsBirds make their homes high and low, in nests, in holes or on rocks. Explore the handiwork of nature’s feathered architects and try your hand at building a nest like the birds do. Meet in the Visitor Center.

Tree Top Treasure HuntSaturday, May 15 from 9 am -12 noon$2 members / $5 non-membersTreat yourself to a unique type of treasure hunt that takes a keen eye and binoculars (bring your own or borrow a pair from us). This program will start with an introduction to birding basics and the rules for a successful treasure hunt around the nature preserve. You and your family will have until noon to find up to 25 different bird cutouts hidden among the trees. Prizes will be awarded to individuals that find and identify 20 of the 25 hidden birds. All ages welcome! This treasure hunt isn’t just for kids. Introduction and rules will be given at 9 am, 10 am and 11 am.

Botanical Body ArtSaturday, May 15 at 2 pm$6 members / $8 non-membersMendhi or Henna painting, the practice of safely and temporarily dying the skin in intricate designs with the use of the ground plant henna, is practiced in numerous countries and cultures. Come learn about the practical and decorative purposes of this type of temporary tattoo from Cheyenne Herland, Ogden Nature Center teacher/naturalist and receive a henna design from Janet Gioffre-Harrington, a local artist with 30 years of experience blending and painting with henna. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required by May 8. Children old enough to participate are welcome.

Wild Wednesdays- Who’s a ButeoWednesday, May 19 at 3:30 pmFree for ONC members$2 children / $3 seniors / $4 adultsMeet Sampson our Red-tailed Hawk. Learn what separates hawks from other types of birds, then take a short hike with a teacher/naturalist to look for signs of hawks at the Ogden Nature Center. Meet in the Visitor Center.

Wild Wednesdays- Our National Symbol: A Special Memorial Day ProgramWednesday, May 26 at 3:30 pmDid you know that the Bald Eagle had to compete with the turkey to become our national symbol? It’s true! Join us for a special Memorial Day program with the Ogden Nature Center’s own Bald Eagle, Des Ta Te. Come learn about these special birds and how they finally became our national symbol. Meet in the Visitor Center.

Summer Garden TourSaturday, June 26 from 10 am - 4 pm$15 per personCalling all gardeners and lovers of outdoor beauty. Several local homeowners will open their garden gates to the public for our second Summer Garden Tour. Stroll through some of our community’s gem gardens and enjoy live music & delicious goodies. This is an amazing chance to gather ideas for your own garden. From water-wise and native plantings to color combinations to clever design elements, you’ll be treated to heavenly sights, smells and sounds. This tour is hosted by The Ardent Gardener Landscape & Design and the Ogden Nature Center.Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Ogden Nature Center Visitor Services Desk.

Wild Wednesdays- Fantastic FalconsWednesday, June 30 at 3:30 pmFree for ONC members$2 children / $3 seniors / $4 adultsWhat can dive at over 200 miles per hour? What has a beak that acts like a can opener? Falcons! Spend time observing a live falcon while learning about these fast and fascinating birds. Meet in the Visitor Center.

SUMMER CAMPSNEW CAMPS FOR ALL AGES! Do your kids love wild animals? How about long summer days in the great outdoors, exploring open spaces and learning some science just for fun? This year the Ogden Nature Center is offering week-long day camps (with an overnighter under the stars), single day adventures, and a family camp-out for all ages. We have a variety of camps designed for ages 2-13 with openings for teenage camp assistants. Visit our website at www.ogdennaturecenter.org to learn about the exciting new mix of camps our nature-savvy team of environmental educators has planned. To sign up for a summer camp, please contact us at801-621-7595.page 6

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JUNEWild Wednesdays- Endangered in UtahWednesday, June 2 at 3:30 pmFree for ONC members$2 children / $3 seniors / $4 adultsWith the help of Des Ta Te the Bald Eagle and Laser the Desert Tortoise, discover what it means to be an endangered species. Learn what causes animals and plants to become endangered and what you can do to help.Meet in the Visitor Center.

Wild Wednesdays- Hiding Habitats: WetlandsWednesday, June 9 at 3:30 pmFree for ONC members$2 children / $3 seniors / $4 adultsMeet Pueo the Short-eared Owl and learn about the wetlands that he calls home. Play a wetland game and then, with the help of one of our teacher/naturalist, venture out on the nature preserve trails to look for signs of wildlife in and around the ponds. Meet in the Visitor Center.

Colorful ConfusionSaturday, June 12 from 2 - 3 pm$1 members / $4 non-membersAges 2-8 (bring your parent or guardian)Join Ogden Nature Center’s education director, Stefanie Miller, as we explore how animals use color through games and activities around the nature preserve. End the exploration session with a take home craft.

Wild Wednesdays- Whoooo Eats Whom?Wednesday, June 16 at 3:30 pmFree for ONC members$2 children / $3 seniors / $4 adultsLearn about predator prey relationships with the help of Gidget the Northern Saw-whet Owl. Meet Gidget in person and get an up-close look at skulls, pelts, teeth, and more

while learning about the traits that help animals survive in the wild. Meet in the Visitor Center.

The Nature of TeaPlace: Dragonfly Health Foods260 Historic 25th Street, OgdenSaturday, June 19 at 2 pm$12 members / $15 non-membersExtend your pinky fingers and join us for tea! Back by popular demand and in partnership with Dragonfly Health Foods. Cheyenne Herland, Ogden Nature Center botanist and teacher/naturalist, will teach about the plants from which teas and tisanes are made, tea history, health benefits, and more. A deliciously fresh, light lunch and tea tasting are included, as well as live music. Children old enough to participate are welcome. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required by Thursday, June 17 to 801-621-7595. Space is limited and will fill quickly.

Wild WednesdaysSummer Solstice TimeWednesday, June 23 at 3:30 pmFree for ONC members$2 children / $3 seniors / $4 adultsCome learn about the summer solstice at the Ogden Nature Center. Find out why some days are longer than others. With the help of a few live animals discover how animals and plants, including us, adjust to the long days of summer. Meet in the Visitor Center.

Sunshine BreakfastThursday, June 24 at 8 amFree / donationCome enjoy a delicious summer breakfast on the back lawn of the Visitor Center and learn more about the Ogden Nature Center and its many life-enriching programs. Afterwards you may want to wander the trails and revel in the sunshine! Donations will be gratefully accepted. Reservations are required by Thursday, June 17. To RSVP, please contact Sabrina at 801-621-7595 or at sfoster@ogdennaturecenter.org.

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volunteerscome help! Are you interested in volunteering at the Ogden Nature Center? We need help with the following:• Adopt-a-spot gardening• Noxious weed control• Visitor services• Cleaning• Earth Day - April 17• Fun Run - May 8• Summer Concerts• Summer Camp Assistants - must be 12 or older. Come to summer campassistant orientation on June 3 from 4:30 - 5:30 pm to learn more and sign up. For information call Jenny Frame at 801-621-7595 or send an email to jframe@ogdennaturecenter.org.

summer volunteensJune 8 - August 5/every Tues. & Thurs.9 am - 12 pm / FreeApplications will be accepted through June 1 for Ogden Nature Center’s 2010 Volunteen Program. Volunteens share their time with the Nature Center during the summer learning about plants, animals, and conservation while helping to maintain trails, manage weeds, clean ponds and assist with other Nature Center projects. There is no charge for this program. For more information call Jenny Frame at 801 621-7595 or email at jframe@ogdennaturecenter.org.

laurie gives her heart and hands to the nature center The Ogden Nature Center is pleased to announce that Laurie Van Zandt of Huntsville, Utah, was recently awarded the Heart & Hands Award by the Utah Non-profit Association for her dedication and volunteerism at the Ogden Nature Center. This award acknowledges people who make a significant contribution to Utah non-profit organizations through their volunteer or philanthropic services. In 2009, Van Zandt organized an extensive Summer Garden Tour in Ogden Valley showcasing eight beautiful yards and gardens. Each location featured water-wise plantings and use of locally derived materials. The garden tour also featured music, art, crafts and delicious treats along the way – all of which was coordinated by Van Zandt. All proceeds, which came to over $3,400, went directly to support the Ogden Nature Center. “I love, love, love living in Huntsville, Utah and feel very blessed to call Utah home. I also love the Ogden Nature Center and everything it represents in contrast to our hurry, hustle bustle, techno, computer aged lives,” said Van Zandt.

Through her business, the Ardent Gardener Landscape Design, Van Zandt plans complete custom landscapes. She has been a professional landscape designer for the past 14 years, ten in Utah. She moved to Utah in 2001 from Southern California. Van Zandt attended Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and Orange Coast College in California. To learn more about Van Zandt’s work visit www.theardentgardener.net. The 2010 Summer Garden Tour is slated for Saturday, June 26. Watch our website for full details!

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Day-of registration from 6:30 - 7:30 am (but limited to space available)$22 adults / $14 kids 12 and under. After May1: $27 adults / $16 kidsSmall children will enjoy the free 100 foot kids dash and everyone will love the scrumptious pancake breakfast after the run. The registration fee includes breakfast, a goodie bag, t-shir t, and prize drawings (guaranteed to first 250 registered). Mail in this registration form along with your payment. Early registration (by May 1) guarantees your goodie bag and t-shir t. Medals will be awarded to the top three in each age group. The 5K course is two laps on dir t trails winding through 152 acres with a 2.5K or one lap option for young runners. Please note: Walkers will not be timed for medals, but are welcome and encouraged to participate. • prize drawings • winner medals • live birds of prey • fun activities for kids• prizes for largest team, kid’s teams, best team t-shirts and more!

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fly with the flock 5K fun run, 2.5K for kids & pancake breakfast for allSaturday, May 8 -- race begins at 8 amCome out for one of the Ogden Nature Center’s favorite events of the year! Run, walk, eat and play! Children will enjoy the free100 foot kids dash and everyone will love our scrumptious pancake breakfast after the run. This year we are inviting participants to sign up as teams. Prizes will be given for largest team, kid’s team, best team t-shirt and more. The registration fee includes breakfast, a goodie bag, t-shirt, and prize drawings. Mail in the registration form from this page along with your payment. Special thanks to the L.S. Peery Foundation for being a key sponsor of this event.

Who would have ever dreamed that 2009 would end on a positive note after such a difficult start to the year! Like the rest of the country, in the winter of 2008-2009, the Ogden Nature Center worried about surviving the downturn in the economy and prepared for an uncertain future. The board and staff pulled together and worked very hard to ensure that the Ogden Nature Center would remain a strong, viable organization. Together we determined that our best strategy was to focus on core programs that were essential to our mission. We chose to focus our resources on our education programs, caring for our birds of prey and other resident animals, and on maintaining our facilities and grounds. We concentrated on what we could do with the resources at hand and maximized partnerships and collaborations to accomplish our goals.

Many thanks to our staff who voluntarily cut back their hours, took furloughs, and found ways to reduce expenses in order to ensure that we could continue our award-winning education programs and keep our gates open to the public six days a week.

Education Programs & Field Trips for School Children First offered in 1980, these education programs reached 9,143 students and almost 1,000 teachers and parents during the 2008/2009 school year. Children came from Ogden City, Weber County and Davis County School Districts, plus private and home schools. These programs provided students the opportunity to discover the wonders of nature first hand; to learn science through hands on activities, and to acquire important knowledge about the world around them. Through an anonymous donation, 2,000 Ogden City School students attended these programs at no charge.

Early Childhood Education One hour programs for preschoolers continued to be popular, and were offered several times each month between September and May. The children came with their parents, or sometimes with a whole preschool. Each program was based on seasonal activities and included a craft, walk, talk and sometimes music, too. In the 2008/2009 school year, 945 little ones were accompanied by 712 adults. We were pleased to partner with the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge and send one of our teacher/naturalists to their facility once a week to teach early childhood programs. Susan Snyder developed and taught programs at the Bird Refuge, and received 100% super-satisfied evaluations!

Outreach Programs A unique partnership with Shadow Valley Elementary School, Ogden City

School District’s new environmental sciences magnet school, was developed in 2009. Melissa Robinson, one of the Ogden Nature Center’s teacher/naturalists joined the school’s teaching staff as a half time environmental specialist. Miss Robinson teaches educators at the school on how to incorporate environmental education in the classroom and works directly with students twice a week. The school’s PTA adopted Des Ta Te, the Ogden Nature Center’s non-releasable Bald Eagle, as the school’s mascot. Des, along with other Nature Center education animals, visited the school on several occasions. In addition, 13,239 people of all ages were reached through 145 off-site programs that brought nature on the road. Several of our resident animals went to community venues to teach about wildlife, habitat and conservation. The education staff piloted a new schoolyard program, Schoolyard Explorers, so students and their teachers could study nature outside in their own schoolyards, should a field trip not be possible. Volunteers donated 246 hours to help with outreach programs.

After School ProgramsTeacher/naturalists taught after school nature programs to students from Madison and Dee Elementary Schools plus Mound Fort Junior High, in cooperation with the YMCA and the Ogden City School District. In all, 179 students enjoyed these 1 to 1.5 hour programs which were taught outside when weather permitted.

Summer Camps and ProgramsWeek-long summer camps were offered for preschoolers through teens in June and July. These day camps included one overnight, in which many parents showed up to pitch

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tents and join their kids for a night around the campfire, dinner and s’mores. All camps were held at the Dr. Ezekiel R. and Edna Wattis Dumke Picnic Grove. Attendance was down compared to previous years, and we heard later that many families couldn’t afford the camp fees. A free week-long camp was held for 20 underserved youth involved with the Boys and Girls Club. Their week was filled with traditional camp activities which focused on conservation and stewardship. They camped out in sleeping bags and tents on loan from the US Forest Service.

Wild Wednesdays Every Wednesday free educational presentations were offered to our members while other visitors paid regular admission fees. Each week an average of 40 people of all ages attended the programs which encom-passed the full ecology of the Wasatch Front.

Volunteens Weber County R.A.M.P. provided funding for our summer teen volunteer program. 21 teens spent the summer working on a variety of projects, including laying pipe for a browse garden, testing water in the ponds, planting a veggie garden to help feed resident animals, making perches for our birds of prey and more. These teens learned the benefits of team work and philanthropy while creating great summer memories.

Community Programs and Self Guided Experiences Thanks to Weber County R.A.M.P., the Ogden Nature Center offered free admission and free nature activities every Saturday during the summer of 2009. Almost 1,000 people participated in fun

activities which included make-and-take crafts and nature exploration. Other community programs included bird walks and classes, making mittens from re-cycled sweaters, beginning yoga, make-your-own herbal bath products, and more.

Volunteers During this last year 278 individuals and 40 groups volunteered their time at the Ogden Nature Center, donating in excess of 9,616 hours. Volunteers are involved with all aspects of the Nature Center, from visitor services, providing technical support, weeding, cleaning and caring for animals, to updating databases and helping with events. Doug Murray was honored as an Outstand-ing Community Volunteer by the A.A.R.P. for his many contributions to the Nature Center and Laurie Van Zandt received the Heart & Hands Award from the Utah Non-profit Association for her dedication to the Ogden Nature Center.

Special Events Ten special events were hosted by the Ogden Nature Center in 2009. Each event was designed to bring our community closer to nature while introducing more folks to the wonderful programs offered here.• Earth Day Celebration • Birdhouse Competition and Exhibit• Fly With The Flock Fun Run• Three Summer Concerts• Local Fare in the Field Dinner• Stan Bird Day• Creatures of the Night• Holiday Open House

Fundraisers Three large-scale fundraisers were held in 2009 to help meet budget goals and to

raise not only funds, but new friends too. All three were quite successful thanks to the support of our generous community.• Sunshine Breakfast• Summer Garden Tour • Wildwoods Bash

Animal Care and Exhibits Held under education permits from the US Fish and Wildlife Service and the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, 15 birds, mostly birds of prey, were on display at the Ogden Nature Center, along with desert tortoises, native snakes, salamanders, boreal toads, least chub, and tarantulas– which are all quite popular with visitors and students. An adopt-an-animal program helped with the expenses involved with their care, and a team of dedicated volunteers fed these animals and cleaned their cages daily. Many of our school programs included tours to the mews (big outdoor cages for birds of prey) and kids enjoyed the animals that live in the classrooms. Some of our education animals can be handled and were frequently out in the community in our outreach programs. New interpretive signage was installedfor each animal, providing visitors with interesting information about each species. The board of directors made the difficult decision to discontinue caring for injured wild birds. Our rehabilitator and many of the volunteers who helped with the wild bird rehab decided to venture out and create a new organization dedicated to wildlife rehabilitation. The Ogden Nature Center donated rehab equipment, materials and supplies to help support this effort. We were grateful for an anonymous donation which allowed us to provide rehabilitation to injured birds until the end of June.

annual reportSpecial ProjectsBird Blind A new bird blind was built by Wasatch Valley Construction on Teal Pond with help from our grounds and facilities manager, Chad Boyce. The bird blind was featured in the Professional Deck Builders Magazine, along with an article talking about the special challenges of working on a nature center property. New signage provides information about many of the birds that can be viewed at the blind.Paved Pathway The Utah Office of Museum Services provided a grant to install pavers in front of the mews–the large outdoor cages for birds of prey. This grant allowed us to extend the path initially installed by an Eagle Scout. Now those in wheelchairs or pushing strollers can easily access this area and view the wonderful non-releasable native birds that are on exhibit. New interpretive signage was also installed at the mews to provide our visitors with easy to read information about each bird.Bird Enclosure A new 20’ x 30’ outdoor enclosure was erected in the fall, providing a sunny, fresh air space for our eagles. Scott Boyce with Boyce Landscaping carved and donated a totem pole for the enclosure, which holds up its net canopy. In spring of 2010 we’ll complete a path and landscaping around the enclosure. Entry Design and Landscaping Weber County R.A.M.P. provided funding to redesign and landscape our entryway on 12th Street. This project was largely completed in November once most of UDOT’s construction along 12th Street was finished. The fence was moved back providing drivers-by a better view of our entrance, taller beams were installed

to make our banners more visible, and low water use trees, shrubs and grasses were planted. Once UDOT installs sidewalks along 12th Street, we will finish the project with more low water use perennials. An anonymous donor funded a new, attractive front automatic gate.The Nature Preserve Used by the Division of Wildlife Resources and other agencies to combat noxious weeds, a small herd of goats was loaned at no charge to the Ogden Nature Center to aid in our land management efforts. The staff developed a love-hate relationship with these charmingly naughty

$0 $30,000 $60,000 $90,000 $120,000

Education

Events

Fund Raising

Donated Material & Services

Grounds & Faciliites

Public Relations

Volunteer $34,659

$37,228

$86,184

$63,747$53,428

$44,043$145,424

2009 Expenditures: $655,812

Cost of Goods Sold

Animal Care

Administration

$25,872

$38,886$32,222

$150,000

$94,117Special Projects

$0 $50,000 $100,000 $150,000 $200,000 $250,000 $300,000

Admission Fees

Other

Interest

Sales

Tuition

Events & Sponsorships

Contributions & Memberships $364,230$105,889

$44,134

$27,122

$17,521

$9,339$10,368

2009 Income Sources: $686.522

In-Kind Contributions $107,918

$350,000

escape artists. Look for them this spring and know they are one of our natural solutions to controlling the many undesirable invasive weeds on our property. Outdoor Discovery Area With a little money leftover from a landscaping grant received several years ago, the south side of the L.S. Peery Education Center had paths installed, low water use perennial beds, and the start of an Outdoor Discovery Area. Besides providing fun outdoor education, the area also serves as a very attractive fire break between grassy fields and the L.S. Peery Education Center.

page 11Note: These figures are unaudited. Final audited financial statements issued by Crane, Christensen & Ambrose will be available later in 2010.

2009 friends of Ogden Nature CenterThe following individuals, foundations and corporations supported the Ogden Nature Center in 2009. Previously unrecognized gifts and gifts received after December 31 will be included in our next newsletter. We regret any omissions or errors.

GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT$10,000+AnonymousWheeler Creek Ltd

GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT$5000 - $9999Beaver Creek FoundationJones Family Charitable FoundationSally & Robert Neill

GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT$1000 - 4999Diana H. Allison AnonymousAutoliv ASP Inc.Crosland Family FoundationEdith Dee Green FoundationJEPS Foundation TrustWheeler Foundation

GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT$500 - 999Davis Hospital & Medical Center in Honor of Tracey ScaddenFidelity Charitable Gift Fund-AnonymousBox Canyon Family Partnership by Bill Hall & Melanie HallElliot & Susie HuletBert L. & Lulu M. Neal FoundationJr. E. & Blanche B. Rich FoundationHarry & Becky SenekjianStewart Education Foundation

GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT$250 - 499Patricia GrahamJeffrey & Melisa HarrisonStarla & Scott Stanley

GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT$100 - 249AnonymousVern BergstromKaren G. ByingtonWes CarlsonMary Jane CatlinE.R. Dumke Jr.Glasmann Dudley FoundationGreg & Caitlin GochnourBarry GombergWilliam HackettGeorge & Mary HallCalvin & Bonnie HansenHill AFB ChapelCarol JacksonSally C. JensenJohn LemkeGuy & Colleen LetendreVelma MarriottAndrew NeillNew York Life Insurance

Dr. Nicole OkazakiJoy & Fred PashleyDaniel SchroederCurtis SingletonMelissa Stamp & John NeillBonnie W. StephensJack & Bonnie Wahlen

GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT$1 - 99AnonymousScott BlairWalter & Rachel BeckerJeffrey BoydBen & Joyce BrownJone & Richard DouglassGeoffrey EllisJennifer ElzeyIan FisherWes GroesbeckChad HanceyMary HargisCarl & Louise HodsonMitzi KawaguchiFaye KennyDiane KrantzDavid MaloneJoyce MarderJean Miller & Michelle Andra-MeredithSteven MooreSara Lee NeillMarilyn OdellJosepha OverdiekAngelika PagelSharon PerryAndrea Unamuno-PierceBill & Bonnie RembaczAfton RichardsBarbara SeeborgKathleen SeidnerAmy ShafferUnitarian Universalist Church of OgdenUnited Way of Brown County from Shopko EmployeesCurtis & Paige VandenboschDoris WicksJanet Winniford

PRESERVATION GROVE MEMBERSHIPS$1000 - 4999Lucia Browning

Thomas D. & Janice J. DeeTim & Candace DeeKathy Edwards & Don Keipp David Malone

WOODLAND CIRCLE MEMBERSHIPS$500 - 999Ellen OpprechtDaniel V. Schroeder

TRAILS ALLIANCE MEMBERSHIPS$250 - 499Richard & Doris BosworthRobin CarbaughMartha Crocker & T. LeonardDavid & Patricia De JongDavid & Terrie GriffithRobert & Marcia HarrisNancy Nightingale & Arthur RoscoeJessie B. PaulWilliam PhillipsPat & Marv RothaarScott & Starla StanleyHarold & Emily Vonk

CORPORATE MEMBERSHIPSEssential Healthcare

DISCOVERY CLUB MEMBERSHIPS$100 - 249Joan Evans AhlfAnonymousCarol & John BellmonBrady BensonJon & Debra BinghamFrank & Laurie BrownDeanna & Dann ByckAndrea & Neil CallisterLynn & Bradley CarrollBarney ChapmanPatrick G. & Andrew DavisKim & Bryan DorseyMarty & Mary DueGeoffrey EllisMark ElzeyKeith & Betty EvansCatherine GerwelsJock GliddenMerrill & Evelyn GodfreyMary & Edmund HawleyR.W. Hill

Ron HodsonMarion Horna & Marty MayoEric & Becky JacobsonLaura & Daniel JohnstonJohn & Donna KimballSharon & Matthew KlarGreg KorelichAllan & Kay LipmanVal & Karen LofgreenAnn & Alan MillerMike & Darlene MonsonJane MorrinDave & Mary NemetzRuth OrtonKevin & Becky ParsonSuzanne PattersonErnest & Jeanne PerkinsGuy & Debbie PerryLynn & Evaline PetersonBill & Andrea PierceDanette PulleyJack & Shirley RenselLynn & Jeraldine RichardsonHoward & Ana RichletPhyllis & Russell RoglerJohn & Sally ShigleyLee & Paula ShirleyNancy & Dennis SobotkaJane & Tom StewartCandice & James SweetDr. Robert & Collette TorgheleMary Voigt & Jeffrey AbelJack & Bonnie WahlenWasatch Audubon SocietyKimbal & Debbra WheatleyTeena WilliamsenMarcia & Mike WoolmanLinda & Sam ZeveloffTracy & Farzin ZiaePatricia S. Ziegler

FAMILY MEMBERSHIPS$45 - 99Melina AlexanderTracee AlvordDale & Ann AndersonRichard & Lisa ArbogastJennifer AsayDeb BadgerMindy BantaDesiree & Gary BarlowMark & Sandra BaxterJerome BergCynthia Bleicher

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2009 friends of Ogden Nature Center cont....Susan M. BlennerDavid & Marisa BosworthChristina BowdenKaleb & Grace BoydJames & Caroline BradfordTammie & Myron BrandleyShan BridgeTami R. & Quinton BridgeGrant BrownTimothy & Angela Dean BrownYaeko BrynerPaul & Kelly BurnettFrances BushBrenda CampbellMarci CampbellChad CarrierSarah Chambers & Dennis CollinsJames ChapmanAngela & Matthew ChoberkaDoug & Nancy Grisanti Clark Tom & Marilynn CollinsShirley CookKelly Crawford & Zan TreasureJanith CreagerTeresa CrockettErin & Joe CrossanMatt DalbySara DantJane DavisPatrick & Andrew DavisRebecca DemeterDion & Maryann DostalerMerrele DouglasKathleen & William DowellTami EastMark & Christine EggertAllison EnglandJennell EvansJack & Susan FarberMatthew FaveroE.T. & Barbara FearnAngela FentonDavid & Marijukka FerroJames & Jennifer FloodSara ForsbergElise & Stephen FosterBrenda FreemanRalph & Donna FrizJames & Ronda FurlongFranki GalbraithLana GaleTodd N. GaleTravis GibbyChristel Grange-HicksJ.A & D.K. GreerDaniel & Elizabeth GregoireKen & Teddy Griffith

Justine HallSteven HallSusan Halter & Mark TaylorJan HarnerC. Richard & Janet HarrisSandra & Bert HavasLaNae HayesKirsten HealeyClaudia HenricksShelly HillCortney HomesTheresa & Craig HotchkissSusan HoudenJames & Cori HuddleJill HudsonHaden HyattLynnwood & Catherine IslaubTracey JacksonAudrey JirickoJames & Judith JohnsonMarc & Raquelle JohnsonAmy JohnstonKaryn & Adam JohnstonDan JonesMichael & Tara JorgensonSeth KappesLisa KennedyRich & Judy KennedyMichelle & Bill KimballStephen KirklandLee KnappShannon KotterGarry KunisMiriam LanderosKathy LarabeeMargaret LarsenJanifer & Russ LarsonRussell & Judy LatherowBlake & Jody LeathamHelene Liebman & John KlischSarah & William LindsayJohn & Christine LongChris & Mike LopezKathleen Lukken & Mike VaughanCynthia LundDavid & Linda LundstromJames & Laura MacbethHeather MajorSara MapesMelissa MarlerSteven & Danna MatthewsTami McBridgeNed & Charlene McCrackenCassidy & Matt McFarlandAlison McLennanStephanie MetcalfClifford Miller

Deborah MilliganKaryn MinkevitchJames Moore & Kathryn LindquistJeffrey & Jan MorseMindy MortensonAlice E. MulderDonald & Susan MurphyLeah Murray & Paul Goggi IIINatalie MurrayJared NebekerChristen NelsonKaren NewmanCheryl NewtonJanet NormanJani ObrayDavid Olmsted & Barbara CrosbieMartin & Rosalind O’LoughlinJennifer & Matthew OndrusBrian & Norma OsborneJennifer OuderkirkAngelika PagelJoy & Fred PashleyJanith PaskettDemetrious & Christina PaulosLisa PayneNikkol PerkesRitva & Ernest PerkinsAnn PlumbDarren PowellDavid & Kaya PowersEdward RamosChad RapierAmy RasmussenJohn & Shaunna ReedHeather RichMaria RiversBrenda RobertsonJacquelin RorabaughPatricia RothhaarMatthew & Brandy RowleyJon & Barbara RuizJeff & Pam SchneiderMargie Schoffstall & Tom CollinsThomas SchonherrSteven & Rosemarie SchoofLori SchreiterNicole SchulteLee & Brenda SchussmanKathleen & Nate SeidnerJohn ShakulaKatie ShepherdAmi ShieldsNancy Shina & Fernando AguirreRollane ShurtleffJane SiegismundCurt & Pat SingletonMichael Slabaugh

Rebecca SmalleyAngela SmithCharles & Jamie SmithDavid SmithCarolyn SomerDr. John & Colleen StarleyDavid & Lorraine StatesPeter StenderHyrum & Candace StoddardAllen & Alice StokesHolly SwissDaniel & Alisa TannerColton TarbetDiamond TaylorIvan & Laurie TaylorHeather ThieleRichard & Gina ThomasonSharon ThompsonTommy ThompsonKaren E. ThurberBrad & Tim TraskCharles & Carla TrentlemanKarleen K. TurnerPatricia & Dwight TurnerNyles & Sheila VanhoosenThomas VesnaughBarbara Wachocki & Mohammad SondossiPhil & Lucinda WagnerAnn & Jerry WaltersMaria & Kevin WaltonJanice & Sheldon WardJasmine WatersSara WeaverJohn WehrMr. & Mrs. Robert J. WeissJames & Sandra WellmanKent & Jackie WestergardAmy WildeSusan WintertonIngrid Wuenschel

GRANDPARENT’S MEMBERSHIPS$45 - 99Gene & Jeanette AmmanJay & Diane AndersonMike & Vicky BabinskySusan BakerLloyd BarneyHolly BaumanNancy BehnkenAudrey & Robert BeishlineMelva & Frank BlairJeffrey BoydSteve & Carolyn BrierleyNancy & Lewis Brough

Frances BushSally & Lee CarterSue CarterCarol CharlesworthPaul ChoberkaBarbara CoxDavid & Babette DarceyRonald & Georgia EricksonRandy & Bonnie GalbraithHarriett GestelundVictoria GreenPatricia GrubbThomas & Alida HannumJacque HansenMary HargisRobert & Pamela HeffermanSharyn HeinerSherrey HoltsDale & Billie Sue JensenDon Keipp & Kathy EdwardsDennis KennedyCarolyn & David R. LaneSharon F. MacFarlaneDebra Marin & Tom BehringDr. Frank & Sharon MarkosMike & Darlene MonsonSusan & Allen MunsonBob NeiswangerJosepha OverdiekKayleen & Don PaulLynn & Virginia RasmussenBill & Bonnie RembaczJeff & Cindy RichTerrie RuthersfordLinda ShepardJudy ShermanKenneth (Lee) & Paula ShirleyGreg ShreeveLaWanna & Robert ShurtliffKarna & Gordon SorensonBonnie StephensElaine SullivanErin & Douglas TaggartJames & Karen TrenholmJack & Bonnie WahlenKent H. WallaceDarrell WarnerCathy & Michael WelchRichard & Karen White

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIPS$30 - 44Teresa B. AndersonJohn B. BalkenRobert BeckerEdward BernardinEvelyn Bertilson

Kathy M. BomanFrances BradshawJimmy D. BrightMari Dee BrownLarry CarrJoanne ColeDavid CorrellPatricia CumberlandNancy DavidsonCarma DorneyKaren ElkingtonRoberta GliddenDouglas L. GrahamPatricia GrahamMaryann GuyLandon HalversonNikki HanssenJill HarrisStephen HenryKaren HolmesNona HorsleyAnnette S. HowardMyrtle HydeDeborah A. JacksonCynthia JohnstonDon E. KapMitsuko KawaguchiChris KleinsmithKristine KnowltonLanna LiddellJohn LiegelMarie LinDiane MariettiAlison MitchellEsther MitchellCathy J. MortonDebra MullerSally NeillSara Lee NeillMarilyn OdellLucy ParkinsonWayne PeayBarbara PerryGaye PesoutHelen PlowgianJohn W. ReynoldsLois D. RoseCandadai SeshachariMary StammenKristin StevensLee Ann StevensGeorge SweeneyCarla TaylorJudith VanderheideBill Varga

2009 friends of Ogden Nature Center cont....

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Doris WicksMacie K. WolfeRonald J. Younger

STUDENT MEMBERSHIPS$15+Kennedy ColeyHilary Lulkin

ADOPT A FAMILY DONATION$45 - 99Emilee MarksGeorge & Beverly OlsonConnie & Glenn Wimer (3)

FAMILY GIFT MEMBERSHIPS$45 - 99Deb BadgerDiana & Garnes BoothbyDaniel FritzShannon GordonMary & Edmund HawleyJill HudsonCarol JacksonLeslie Nielsen (2)Ogden Nature Center StaffLinda PageLinda SchossPat SimonsonLisa Thyberg (3)Weber Human Services Foundation (7)

SPECIAL PROJECTSStain & Seal Visitor Center AnonymousHabitat Restoration Elliot & Susie Hulet12th Street Entry Renovation RAMP- Weber County CorporationPaved Path State of Utah Office of Museum Services

IN-KIND DONATIONSDennis AllenPharol BeasleyBoyce LandscapingYaeko BrynerLisa Marie CarpenterCrossaction Computers

Kim DorseyKeith EvansLorna GehrigHarmonsCindy HarrisRobert HarrisCheyenne & Lisa HerlandJonnalyme HesterPaul HigginsHerb & Patty HohlJ & J NurseryCarol JacksonSally JensenAnna KeoghBeverly KingMary McKinleyLinda PageChuck Palmer / Crane Christensen & AmbroseJeanne PerkinsJamie RendaPhil DouglassSam’s ClubCharles SmithSteed’s Custom SlaughterJane StewartThe Boyer CompanyThird Sun ProductionsValley NurseryMike WalkerWangsgardsWillard Bay GardensX-Mission

SHARE IN THE CAREOF OGDEN NATURE CENTER ANIMALSAnonymousElizabeth ArchuletaBrian CampbellHeather CarlsonDan CarterLinda ClarkePatrick & Andrew DavisJimmie & Nancy FrostJ.A & D.K. GreerDaniel & Elizabeth GregoireDavid & Terrie GriffithNikki HansenSylvia HartleyCheyenne & Lisa HerlandJennifer & Andrew HinchmanBoyd & Margaret HolbrookMary HotchkissAmy JamisonArthur & Joyce Jensen

Brenda & Mark KaschmitterDebra MarinWilliam & Jane MurrayDevon & Rebecca OlsonMark OsenbachJosepha OverdiekLindy PalfreymanMandi PalfreymanStacy Lynn ProbascoGary & Luke QuigleyKathleen ReesHoward & Gabri SainKimberley SchmelingAlf SeegertKristin & Matthew ShumanAnne-Mari SingletonMargot & Quentin SmelzerPeter & Kathryn StenderCorey G. StoneRobert TennentCarol C. TorgersonCarla & Charles TrentlemanAndrea Unamuno-Pierce

ADOPT-AN-ANIMALLeotie - Prairie Falcon Bellacicco FamilyBoris & Bianca - Boreal Toads Peter BergRex - Desert Tortoise Debi Compton & Cindy WeeksRosie 3 - Chilean Rose-haired Tarantula Patrick G. DavisHoudini - California King Snake Karen ElkingtonGrandmother - Golden Eagle Carol JacksonCronk - Common Raven Jeremiah’s RestaurantSnappy - Salamander Mitzi KawaguchiSundance - Golden Eagle McClain & Emily LindquistLazer - Desert Tortoise Irvin MaddoxSampson - Red-tailed Hawk Danna MatthewsGidget - Northern Saw-whet Owl Danna & Steve MatthewsJetta - American Kestral Danna MatthewsHillary - Northern Goshawk Murray-Snyder FamilyJonathan - California Gull Christopher & Teinamarrie Scuderi

Des Ta Te - Bald Eagle Shadow Valley Elementary PTAGonzo - Double-crested Cormorant Tom & Jane StewartSlitherin - California Kingsnake Tom & Jane StewartChitters - Great-horned Owl terra45Pueo -Short-eared Owl The Harpers

OUTREACH EDUCATION Anonymous

NATURE EXPLORER’S FREE CAMPBeaver Creek Foundation

FREE SUMMER SATURDAYSR.A.M.P. -Weber County Corporation

NATURE EDUCATIONPROGRAM SUPPORTAnonymous (3)Bear River Migratory Bird RefugeBoeing Charitable TrustBrowning - Kimball FoundationChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints FoundationFanwood Foundation WestGeorge S. & Dolores Doré Eccles FoundationGoal Foundation & Weber Cultural Legacy Foundation Lawrence T. & Janet T. Dee FoundationRalph Nye Foundation

TEEN VOLUNTEER PROGRAM SUPPORTR.A.M.P. -Weber County Weber Human ServicesUnited Way of Northern Utah

CORPORATEPARTNERSHIPSAlbertsons - SupervalueBloom RecyclersNewgate MallSmiths - Kroger

ENDOWMENT GIFTSBob & Sally Neill

GIFTS IN MEMORY OFIMO “Hopkins” Jean & Richard Miller

IMO Alice & Rell Tompson Gwen WilsonIMO Bonnie Sorensen Booth Dental ClinicIMO “Davis” Sabrina Foster Lorna Gehrig Cheyenne & Lisa Herland Carol Jackson Deborah Jackson Ogden Nature Center EmployeesIMO Emil Inama Jane StewartIMO Grant McGill Jack & Shirley RenselIMO James Godfrey Jane StewartIMO Lee & Wil Warn Bonita & James McCormickIMO Margaret Walker James & Janice Thurston Thomas WalkerIMO Mary Owens Carol Jackson Jane StewartIMO Norma Kennedy Richard & Carol HeroldIMO “Storm” Ogden Nature Center EmployeesIMO T.W. Reilly Yaeko Bryner, & Erin, Sylvester & Ty Daniels Susie Hulet Mary McKinleyIMO Ted Cookson Alan & Ann Miller Jack & Shirley RenselIMO Wayne Coombs Ray & Jeanne ChannelIMO Will Allison & Dale Bryner Di Allison

GIFTS IN HONOR OFIHO Ann Walters Mary K. HargisIHO Richard White Sean Padget & Ann Meg WhiteIHO 33rd Zeveloff Anniversary Barry & Susan Zeveloff & Julie & DennisIHO Cheyenne & Lisa Herland Cynthia LundIHO Chuck D’Hulsts 50th Birthday Mara A. Brown & Brad MardenIHO Jan Winniford & Dan McCool Natasha & Alf Seegert

IHO Elliot & Susie Hulet Henry S. & Patrice Hemingway FoundationIHO-Harry Senekijian Birthday Becky Senekjian

BIRDHOUSE COMPETITIONAND EXHIBIT SPONSORSBooth Dental ClinicCopley AssociatesJeremiah’s RestaurantJack & Jodi LivingoodOgden Blue Print & SupplyPatricia & Glen RichterSalt Lake Wild Bird CenterShepherds BushUtah Arts Council and the National Endowment for the ArtsWasatch Audubon SocietyWild Bird Center of Layton

FUN RUN SPONSORSL. S. Peery FoundationAmerica First Credit UnionBloom’s RecyclingBlue Dragonfly MassageGrounds for CoffeeIdlewire Pet CareJunior League of OgdenMcKay Dee HospitalStrider’s Running StoreThe Standard-ExaminerUnion GrillUTA Rideshare

EARTH DAY SPONSORSATKElliot-Hall CompanyFresenius USAGrounds for CoffeeGSL MineralsOgden City ArtsThe Standard-ExaminerUnion Pacific RRUtah Transit Authority

LOCAL FARE IN THE FIELDDINNER DONORSBeehive Cheese CompanyChocolat / Ruth KendrickEast Farms CSAJohnny’s DairyPeddler’s CateringLinda & David Weiskopf

2009 friends of Ogden Nature Center cont....SUMMER CONCERTSR.A.M.P. Weber County Corporation Hampton Inn & SuitesThe Standard-Examiner

GARDEN TOUR DONORSLaurie VanZandt and the Ardent Gardner Landscape DesignScott & Kim BestCindy BrowneJoy ClemGlobal GatheringsGrass Plus Inc.Grizzley GraphicsJasoh!Don & Jed KeippJohn Jensen & Rhonda SmithSugar & Spice CakeryOgden Blue Ogden Valley NewsOgden Valley MagazineChristy J. McFarlandZucca Trattoria

SUNSHINE BREAKFASTSPONSORSWells Fargo FoundationUnion GrillGrounds for Coffee

SUNSHINE BREAKFASTDONORSRock AllenAnonymousKeicha BallifJim BarlowSteven & April BoydEugene & Vicki BozniakMatthew Brower & Amy JamisonPaul BurnettYaeko K. BrynerMark BunkerCory M. BurnettCallee ButcherSally CarterRyan & Stephanie ChristiansenCameron CookSara Dant & Claire EwertKaren & Richard FairbanksJack & Susan FarberBrad & Lisa GalvezJock GliddenCaitlin & Gregory GochnourAnnabel HaferMelisa & Jeffrey HarrisonDorothy HillStephen Hill

Chris HoagstromMitsuko KawaguchiThomas Kuehls & Jaynie HirschiR.S. & Carlisle LeBarronRandi & Dev LetendreMcClain LindquistRobert E. LindquistKim LovellJeff LoweDavid MalonePhillip & Sandra MaxwellBecky & Sean McShaneMadonne MinerMatthew MossbargerJohn MullLeah Murray & Paul Goggi IIIJaynee NadolskiSally & Robert NeillAshley & Aaron NielsonNicole OkazakiE. Fred & Joy PashleyMarcia PowellDanette & Craig PulleyCarolyn RobertsonLeland & Wendy SatherGary & Shirley SlaughThe Standard-ExaminerTom & Roxanne TaylorPaul Dean ThompsonGerald & Joan TonnTimothy & Barbara TraskKaren & Jim TrenholmCarla & Charles TrentlemanBen Velasquez & Elaine CobosBlake WahlenWilliam J. WeidnerMikelle WeilMarcia White & Nancy KnapeSamuel & Linda Zeveloff

BASH SPONSORSFalcon - $2500 +John B. & Geraldine W. Goddard Family FoundationOwl - $1,000Beaver Creek FoundationBob & Sally NeillRuth OrtonScott & Starla StanleyThe Boyer CompanyUnited Way of Northern UtahChickadee - $500America First Credit UnionAnonymousLucia BrowningJim & JoDee Hoellein

Finch - $250Bank of UtahTerrie & Dave Griffith

BASH DONORSDiana AllisonPatricia BrowningRichard FairbanksDavid & Terrie GriffithDon KeippKathryn LindquistCollette MercierJean & Richard MillerSara Lee NeillErnest & Jeanne PerkinsRitva PerkinsBill & Bonnie RembaczArt Roscoe & Nancy NightingaleKathleen & Nate SeidnerStarla StanleyDiane SternAndrea Unamuno-PierceJanice & Sheldon WardLinda Weiskopf

BASH IN-KIND DONORSAcornDi AllisonArtisan GrilleBasics Sports MedicineBelliston JewelryBiker’s EdgeBingham CycleryBlue Dragonfly Therapeutic MessageElisabeth BunkerCabelasCafe` DiabloCanyon View LandscapingHeather CastillowNancy Grisanti ClarkDanskoSara DantTerry DavisDinosaur ParkDon Keipp & FriendsPhil DouglassEagle Feather Trading PostEarth CreationsKathy EdwardsKaren ElkingtonJudy ElsleyKeith EvansBarbara FearnBill FenimoreFlowriderFruitland FarmsDawn Gatherum

Roberta GliddenGold’s GymJoel GrasmeyerWes GroesbeckGrounds for CoffeeJerry HancockCheyenne HerlandBob HermanJulia Rensel HislopI Rock UtahIdlewire Pet CareImages of NatureCarol JacksonDiane JensenSally JensenJunior League of OgdenKanell’s Custom FurnitureKatie’s BumpersKavuLorna KennedyMatt KlarChris KleinsmithCara KoolmeesLeading Edge AviationBlake & Jodi LeathamLekiKay LipmanMaison de ProvenceDeb Marin & Michael BehringAl & Linda McDonaldMary McKinleyKalli MellusModel LinenAlba MohnMt. Ogden Golf CourseBob NeillOgden Eccles Conference CenterOgden Nature CenterOgden Symphony Ballet AssnBob & Nicole OkazakiOtt PlanetariumOutback PotteryOutdoor ResearchEmmett ParkerPatagonia OutletErnie & Jeanne PerkinsGaye PesoutAndrea & Bill PiercePromontory Family VisionRainbow GardensDavid ReesREIBill & Bonnie RembaczJack RenselRensel StudiosBrad RoghaarSchneiter’s Golf Course

Shepherd’s BushSmith’s Food & DrugSusan SnyderJane StewartSuzanne StorerSun Company Inc.Supersonic Car WashSuuntoDoug TaylorThe Ardent Gardener Landscape DesignThe Greenery RestaurantThe Ice SheetThe Keipp QuartetThe Maid ServiceThe NestThe Rock GardenTimbermine RestaurantTuacahn Center for the ArtsUmeWallaroo Hat CompanyAnn WaltersRichard WhiteWild Bird Center of LaytonWillard Bay GardensWSU BasketballWSU BookstoreWSU Botany DepartmentGloria WurstYour Valet Dry CleanSam & Linda Zeveloff

BASH CATERING DONORSArtisan GrilleBistro 258City ClubGrounds for CoffeePeddler’s CateringRooster’s Brewing Co.Sandy’s Fine FoodsSonora GrillUnion Grill

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE IN-KIND DONORSFrank & Sandy DrakeOgden Nature Center Board of DirectorsDanielle VaughnNancy Grisante-ClarkSally NeillMary Jane Catlin

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chorus frogsChorus frogs raise their voices to sing of spring Take a stroll around any of Ogden Nature Center’s ponds in spring, and you’re sure to hear the choir. It’s not people singing. This choir is composed of frogs – Western Chorus Frogs, to be specific. Hearing their chirp-like voices is a sure sign that spring is here. Barely the size of your thumb, these little green creatures are spotted with brown and can be found in wetlands throughout Utah’s central and northeastern regions. Information from the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources says the overall range for this frog species extends from northern New Mexico to central Canada and east into the central United States. They eat insects, flies and spiders and start breeding in late winter and early spring. Ogden Nature Center visitors are more likely to hear these little pond-dwellers than see them. They are primarily nocturnal, but start warming up before that. So take a late afternoon walk to Blackbird Pond or to the Willard L. Eccles Observation Tower overlooking Avocet Pond, and their melodious voices are sure to greet you.

by Susan Snyder, ONC teacher/naturalist

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photo by Jack Rensel