OGDEN MUSEUM FIELD GUIDE
Two Hours of Field Ecology at Ogden Nature Center: A Classroom Expedition into Predator, Prey and Insect Life
A focused, classroom-priced field trip in Ogden where students explore predator/prey relationships, examine skulls, net insects and practice camouflage—this guide distills what teachers need to know to plan the visit.
Two Hours of Field Ecology at Ogden Nature Center: A Classroom Expedition into Predator, Prey and Insect Life.
At the Ogden Nature Center, a compact two-hour field ecology program converts the museum’s outdoor classrooms into hands-on labs: students study predator/prey dynamics, handle and compare skulls, sweep nets for insects, test camouflage techniques and learn about seed dispersal while moving along established trails.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Predator/Prey Dynamics and Skull Study
Students dig into food-web relationships and get up close with animal skulls to connect anatomical features to ecological roles—an emphasis of the program’s curriculum.
Insect Netting and Seed-Dispersal Observations
The program includes active field techniques: netting insects for observation and investigating how plants move their seeds across the landscape.
Personal Field ID Kits and Classroom Pricing
All 2nd-grade students in attendance receive a take-home field ID kit; trips are priced per classroom at $105, with capacity limits that structure group size and logistics.
What the day feels like
What the two-hour session feels like
The session is a brisk, activity-driven sequence of stations and guided exploration: short, focused investigations—skull comparison, insect netting, camouflage games and seed-dispersal activities—designed to engage students in empirical observation and tactile learning within a defined two-hour window.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this program suits—and when it’s not the right fit.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The program runs for 2 hours.
All 2nd-grade students in attendance will take home a personalized field ID kit.
Price is $105 per classroom (maximum 30 students per classroom); the overall program maximum is 90 students. Groups should meet at the end of the birdhouse trail.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the field ecology program?
The program lasts 2 hours.
Who is the program designed for?
The offering is structured for classroom field trips; the program description highlights activities for 2nd-grade students and is listed as suitable for all grades.
How much does a visit cost?
The fee is $105 per classroom.
What are the group-size limits?
Maximum is 30 students per classroom and up to 90 students total for the program.
Where do groups meet for the program?
Groups meet at the end of the birdhouse trail.
Will students receive materials to take home?
Yes—each 2nd-grade student in attendance receives a personalized field ID kit to take home.