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Show Volume V, Issue I THE OGDEN VALLEY NEWS Page 17 October 15, 2001 ART NORD cont. from page 16 the help of the National Guard, he marshaled CCC crews to construct a road from Huntsville, and one along Wheeler Creek, creating two entrances to Snow Basin. These two roadways converged at the Art Nord Trailhead. The Wheeler Creek Road was later paved and turned over to Weber County, and dedicated in 1959 as Art Nord Drive. During the floods of 1983, the road was damaged and a portion of Art Nord Drive washed away. At this time, the decision was made to convert the road into a trail. Between 1940 and 1956, Nord served as Assistant Regional Forester for Recreation, Lands and, ultimately, Watershed Management. Here he focused on protecting and restoring watershed conditions throughout the intermountain area. He guided Forest Service acquisition of lands in the Little Cottonwood area, allowing for development of Alta Ski Area. He obtained money from the Bureau of Reclamation for recreational development around Pineview Reservoir. Art Nord is truly a role model for all of us to look up to. His dedication to watershed protection, and the conservation of this very special land is commendable. He is one of the finest conservation leaders of Forest Service. As the eyes of the world turn to Snowbasin, what a wonderful opportunity to share the stories of the very special people who contributed so much to make this place what it is today. “Art Nord Drive” has become one of the heaviest used trails in Northern Utah. The “trail” is loved and enjoyed by hikers, bikers, horse rides, skiers, and snowshoers, through all seasons of the year. Art Nord holds a place on this mountain—on this “trail” now carrying his name. With this monument and plaque, he will be forever honored by all those who view this memorial. Did you know . . . during outbreaks, Mormon crickets look different than they do when they live solitarily. Dark brown to black and larger, Mormon crickets in their “gregarious phase” move in masses, can cover up to 50 miles in a season, and are cannibalistic, eating wounded, dead and molting members of their band. Did you know . . . It can take honeybees 60,000 flights to gather enough nectar to make just one teaspoon of honey. Gathering bees, all female, make an average of ten trips a day to flowers bearing nectar, which is then turned into honey in the hive. When nectar is plentiful, bees carry Do the Right Thing . . . By Elaine M. Gause, Executive Director Ogden Nature Center We’re doing the right thing. And we’re doing it well. Recent studies by the National Environmental Education & Training Foundation and the State Environmental Education Roundtable show that connecting kids and nature works. And teacher surveys from year to year show that more than 90% rate our programs as “excellent”—you can’t get much better than that. Research shows that environmental education (EE) integrated into school curricula has the following results: Increases reading scores on standardized tests—”sometimes spectacularly.” Improves math scores on standardized tests. Students perform better in science and social studies. Classroom discipline problems decline. Students develop the ability to make connections and transfer their knowledge from familiar to unfamiliar contexts. Kids learn to “do science” instead of just “about science.” Every child has the opportunity to learn at a “high level.” Pretty heady stuff. Even one of the above accomplishments would make EE valuable; all of them together reinforce that we must keep reaching out to loads that weigh up to 85% of their body weight. Remember . . . If you find an injured adult bird, bring it to the Nature Center as soon as possible. Be careful when handling it, because birds will defend themselves. Use a sheet or towel to cover larger birds (if you have found a raptor, use leather gloves to protect yourself from the bird’s talons and beak). To transport the bird, place it in a cardboard box that can be sealed and has air holes cut into the top or side. Uncover the bird from the sheet or towel and seal the box. Keep the bird in a warm, dark, quiet place. Murder Mystery Dinner October 30th Which Witch is the Head Witch? Reservations required 508 Ogden Canyon Ogden, Utah 84401 392-6775 children. EE visibly works in our community. We know that it works when a child writes to us, “Thank you for teaching me to learn.” We know that it works because three of our staff members visited the Nature Center when they were children. We know that it works because teachers return year after year, many depending on the connections between math, science, and nature which students suddenly “get” when participating in full-body learning. We know that it works because young parents are now bringing their children here to share a love for nature they found themselves years ago at the Nature Center. We’re doing this right thing together. You help when you volunteer with a camp or a school program, when you renew your membership or make a donation, and when you bring a child here and let her or him teach you about wildlife and the outdoors. You help when you find a way to bring nature into a child’s life—even if you stop on the street to discuss the habits of ants or point out a bird. We’re doing the right thing in so many ways. We’re doing it well. And we’re doing it together. For more information about the Ogden Nature Center, call 801-621-7595, or visit our website at www.ogdennaturecenter.org Nature Center hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Nature Center is closed Sundays. Note: Article and information was taken from the fall 2001 Issue of the Ogden Nature Center “Nature’s Log” newsletter. |