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Do You Know? How big was Lake Bonneville? How many Bald Eagles spend their winters on the shores of the lake? There's no end to the wonders of the Great Salt Lake Ecosystem. Visit the Great Salt Lake Nature Center at Farmington Bay Waterfowl Management Area to see how industry and conservation have contributed to the long-term sustainability of this amazing place. Volunteer Naturalists — Making a Difference In Our Own Backyard The Great Salt Lake Nature Center is home to the Farmington Bay Naturalists, a group of dedicated nature enthusiasts who love sharing their knowledge and experience with others. Schedule a Classroom Field Trip Nearly 3,000 students visit the Great Salt Lake Nature Center annually, and the facility also hosts other youth and community groups such as the Boy Scouts of America, the Ogden Christmas Tree House, and the Boys & Girls Club. We invite you to schedule a wetlands education field trip for your group. |
SITE PHOTO OF THE WEEK A Troop of Scouts Enjoy One of Our New Observation Blinds-- Part of Our New 1.5 Mile Wheelchair-Accessible Nature Trail. Photo by Justina Parsons-Bernstein, c. 2010. 2 AmeriCorps/UCC Education Internships Available !!! APPLY NOW !!! Come work in one of the most beautiful places in Utah! Help students and the public learn about the importance of protecting wildlife and wildlife habitat! The Great Salt Lake Nature Center is seeking two outstanding, fun-loving and conservation-minded individuals to fill our two AmeriCorps/Utah Conservation Corps education intern positions. Some morning, evening and weekend shifts required. Training provided.
Send resume and cover letter explaining your interest in the position by August 25, 2010, to: Great Salt Lake Nature Center Director, 515 E. 5300 S., Ogden Utah 84405 or jparsonsbernstein@utah.gov . NESTING SEASON AT FARMINGTON BAY WMA BEGINS MARCH 1st, 2010. ACCESS TO THE SITE WILL BE RESTRICTED TO THE MAIN ROAD STOPPING AT GOOSE EGG ISLAND AND THE NATURE TRAILS AROUND THE NATURE CENTER. DUE TO NESTING SEASON DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON SITE AGAIN UNTIL SEPTEMBER 16th, 2010.
TUNE IN to Farmington Bay WMA Radio Station!!!! If you are cruising by us on Highway 89, I-15 or Legacy or are tootling around Farmington Bay WMA--Tune in 1690 AM on your Radio Dial to hear continuous loop broadcasting about our Species, Habitat, Special Events and Site Updates!
Welcome to the Great Salt Lake Nature Center at Farmington Bay Waterfowl Management Area
Great Salt Lake Nature Center Wetlands Classrooms. Photo by Charles Uibel, (c) 2007. About Us
Located at the Farmington Bay Waterfowl Management Area (WMA), the Great Salt Lake Nature Center is a place for education, discovery, and enjoyment. We invite you to explore and find out what makes the Great Salt Lake Ecosystem one of the most extraordinary natural features in North America. The Nature Center at Farmington Bay WMA is a community partnership involving the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, the Davis School District Foundation, and a non-profit organization--the Utah Wildlife and Conservation Foundation. The Nature Center is funded entirely from corporate and foundation donations and staffed by the Nature Center Director and a body of wonderful Volunteer Naturalists.
We Enthusiastically Offer Classrooms in Nature and Nature as a Classroom
Volunteer Naturalist Guides Youngsters on a Bird Tour to See How Many of Farmington Bay WMA's 200 Avian Species They Can Observe. Photo by Justina Parsons-Bernstein, (c) 2007.
Graduate Students Take in the View of Birds on Our Playa from the Vantage Point of Goose Egg Island. Photo by Erin R. Hotchkiss, (c) 2008.
A Teacher Examines a Macroinvertebrate She Just Pulled from Our Emergent Marsh. Photo by Justina Parsons-Bernstein, (c) 2007.
Groups Learning About Wetlands Plants, Soils, Birds and Animals. Photo by Justina Parsons-Bernstein, (c) 2007. Call (801) 589-2373 for more information about the Great Salt Lake Nature Center and educational programs and activities.
Designed by Students for Students But Everyone Loves This Place!
The Nature Center was designed by students for students. Conveniently located between Salt Lake City and Ogden, Utah, the Nature Center offers on-site educational field trips and programs designed to meet the State of Utah's 4th-grade science wetlands core curriculum with fun, hands-on activities. But our programs and activities cater to students of all ages, families, scout groups and adults. Call (801) 589-2373 for more information about the Great Salt Lake Nature Center and educational programs and activities.
Interior Shot of Our Interactive Bug Room--Where You Can Learn About Bugs, Frogs, Snakes, Animals, and the Plants and Soils Associated with Habitats at Farmington Bay WMA and the Great Salt Lake Ecosystem. Photo by Pam Harrison, (c) 2008.
A Visitor Tries to Identify a Macroinvertebrate Sample in the Bug Room. Photo by Justina Parsons-Bernstein, (c) 2007
Crinkley Snake Skins You Can Feel and Look at Under Magnifying Glasses in the Bug Room. Photo by Justina Parsons-Bernstein, (c) 2008.
Our Classrooms Are Accessible for Everyone to Explore. Photo by Justina Parsons-Bernstein, (c) 2008. |
MARCH is our MAJOR Spring Waterfowl Migration Month. More ducks are coming in every day. TUNDRA SWAN DAY is Saturday MARCH 13, 2010. ACCESS TO FARMINGTON BAY WMA from March 1st to September 15th is as follows: Vehicles are NOT allowed beyond Goose Egg Island gate. You may still walk or ride a bike down the 2.2 miles of Unit 1 dike road to the 4-Way Turnaround. the MAIN ENTRANCE GATE IS LOCKED DOWN at 5:00 p.m.
Check Out Our New Interactive Program: XMAS BIRD COUNT 2008 |
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