Animal Autographs: K–8 Students Read Wildlife Signatures on an Ogden Hike

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Animal Autographs: K–8 Students Read Wildlife Signatures on an Ogden Hike

A two-hour, hands-on field trip at the Ogden Nature Center where K–8 students hike for animal signs, make a take-home field guide, and play an interactive questioning game.

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Animal Autographs: K–8 Students Read Wildlife Signatures on an Ogden Hike.

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Location
Ogden
Operator
Ogden Nature Center
Category
Hiking
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
Published Verified

On this two-hour outing at the Ogden Nature Center, students become nature detectives: they hike to look for signs of animals, create an easy-to-read field guide to take home, and test their questioning skills in an interactive game.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE HUNT

Hike to Find Animal Signs

Students hike the site searching for animal tracks, scat, nests and other clues—turning observation into evidence during a guided, hands-on discovery session.

THE FIELDWORK

Make-and-Take Field Guide

Each student assembles an easy-to-read field guide to record findings and reinforce identification skills from the hike.

THE PLAY

Interactive Questioning Game

The program concludes with a cooperative questioning game that reinforces observation, critical thinking and teamwork among participants.

What the day feels like

What the experience feels like

Over a focused two-hour period, students move from meeting point to trail, scan the landscape for animal signs, document finds in a simple field guide, and cap the session with an interactive game that puts their new skills to practice.

Suitability

Who it's for

Suitability and group logistics.

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Elementary Classrooms (K–5)Designed for K–8 students, elementary classrooms will find the hands-on signs search and field-guide activities age-appropriate and engaging.
2
Middle School (6–8)Middle school groups (grades 6–8) can use the program to deepen observational and questioning skills within the same K–8 framework.
3
Large Groups & Multi-class VisitsThe program is priced per classroom ($105) and accepts up to 90 students total; plan multiple classroom bookings with the per-classroom cap of 30 students in mind.
4
Educators & Field Trip CoordinatorsIdeal for school field trips seeking a 2-hour, curriculum-friendly outdoor program that emphasizes observation, documentation and cooperative learning.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Timing & Season

Offered in January and February; program length is 2 hours.

What to Bring

No specific gear list is provided in the verified materials; confirm with Ogden Nature Center for any recommended clothing or materials.

Logistics & Price

Meet at the end of Birdhouse Trail. Price is $105 per classroom (maximum 30 students per classroom); overall maximum is 90 students.

Booking Notice

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Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long is the program?

The program is 2 hours long.

Where do groups meet?

Groups meet at the end of Birdhouse Trail.

How much does it cost?

Price is $105 per classroom.

What are the group size limits?

Maximum is 30 students per classroom and 90 students total.

What grades is this for?

The program is intended for K–8 students.

What activities are included?

Students hike to look for animal signs, make an easy-to-read field guide, and participate in an interactive questioning game.