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STAFF PROVIDED OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN ABOUT THE PLANTS AND ANIMALS NATIVE TO THE GREAT BASIN. AN EDUCATIONAL OUTDOOR CLASSROOM WITH NATURE-BASED INTERACTIVE COMPONENTS WAS USED FOR FIELDTRIPS AND PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS, AND WAS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC USE. CREATIVE VITUAL PROGRAMMING AND WORKSHOPS WERE OFFERED UPON REQUEST. IN 2023, THE OGDEN NATURE CENTER BEGAN ITS SIXTH YEAR OF AN OUTREACH EFFORT TO VISIT FIRST GRADE CLASSROOMS THROUGHOUT UTAH AS PART OF A COLLABORATIVE INFORMAL SCIENCE EDUCATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM. THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE REACHED THROUGH EDUCATION PROGRAMS BOTH ON SITE AND OFF IN 2023 WAS 27,068 INDIVIDUALS. 451065 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 AND PRETEND BEAR DEN, A NATURAL PLAYSCAPE FOR CHILDREN,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. 41503 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. 165089 VOLUNTEER- THE OGDEN NATURE CENTER PROVIDES SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES AND INVITES THE COMMUNITY TO ASSIST IN THE CARE OF THE FACILITIES AND GROUNDS, AS WELL AS ASSIST WITH MANY OF THE OTHER DAY TO DAY OPERATIONAL FUNCTIONS SUCH AS ANSWERING PHONES, GREETING VISITORS, PREPARING MAILINGS, HELPING TEACH CLASSES, AND TAKING CARE OF THE COLLECTION OF LIVE ANIMALS. 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STAFF PROVIDED OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN ABOUT THE PLANTS AND ANIMALS NATIVE TO THE GREAT BASIN. AN EDUCATIONAL OUTDOOR CLASSROOM WITH NATURE-BASED INTERACTIVE COMPONENTS WAS USED FOR FIELDTRIPS AND PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS, AND WAS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC USE. CREATIVE VITUAL PROGRAMMING AND WORKSHOPS WERE OFFERED UPON REQUEST. IN 2023, THE OGDEN NATURE CENTER BEGAN ITS SIXTH YEAR OF AN OUTREACH EFFORT TO VISIT FIRST GRADE CLASSROOMS THROUGHOUT UTAH AS PART OF A COLLABORATIVE INFORMAL SCIENCE EDUCATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM. THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE REACHED THROUGH EDUCATION PROGRAMS BOTH ON SITE AND OFF IN 2023 WAS 27,068 INDIVIDUALS. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B 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 AND PRETEND BEAR DEN, A NATURAL PLAYSCAPE FOR CHILDREN,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. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D VOLUNTEER- THE OGDEN NATURE CENTER PROVIDES SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES AND INVITES THE COMMUNITY TO ASSIST IN THE CARE OF THE FACILITIES AND GROUNDS, AS WELL AS ASSIST WITH MANY OF THE OTHER DAY TO DAY OPERATIONAL FUNCTIONS SUCH AS ANSWERING PHONES, GREETING VISITORS, PREPARING MAILINGS, HELPING TEACH CLASSES, AND TAKING CARE OF THE COLLECTION OF LIVE ANIMALS. VOLUNTEERS ARE PROVIDED TRAINING AND/OR OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND EVENTS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B A COPY OF THE 990 IS PROVIDED TO EACH BOARD MEMBER FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO THE 990 BEING FILED WITH THE IRS FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DECLARE ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ANNUALLY AND THE BOARD MONITORS FOR ANY NEW CONFLICTS THAT MAY ARISE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS AND APPROVES COMPENSATION OF THE CENTER'S EMPLOYEES FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS AND APPROVES COMPENSATION OF THE CENTER'S OFFICERS FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 UPON REQUEST FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 GIFT SHOP EXPENSES 38,169 GIFT SHOP EXPENSES -38,169