December 2016
"In all things of nature there is something of the marvelous."
Aristotle
Explore the Garden 
Family Night: Holiday Candy Making

December 5
6:30 - 8 p.m.
USUBC

Bring the whole family and learn how to make unique holiday candies, including candy canes and butter mints.


Mommy and Me Budding Naturalists: Wows of Winter


December 5
9:30 - 11 a.m.
USUBC

You and your child will use all your senses to explore nature indoors and outdoors at the USU Botanical Center.



Make Your Own Holiday Wreath

December 16
11 a.m.
KSL TV's Studio 5

Holiday wreaths make your front door look beautiful and make guests feel welcome. Tune in to Studio 5 to learn how to craft your own wreath using natural materials with Live Well Utah's Marta Nielsen.

Choosing a Christmas Tree

Are you looking for a fresh Christmas tree this season? Here are tips for making a wise selection. 



Pomegranates Add Color and Health to Holiday Meals

Pomegranates' bright red color can dress up any holiday table, but the many health benefits of this delicious fruit are also making the news. Click through to read more.



Mistletoe: Our Favorite Holiday Parasite

Kissing under a mistletoe is a Christmas tradition tied to its reputation as an aphrodisiac and a fertility source. Click here to learn the myths and the facts surrounding this parasitic plant.


Gift Memberships

Looking for a great gift idea? Consider a gift of membership for family and friends this holiday season. A membership to USU Botanical Center and Ogden Botanical Gardens is a wonderful gift that gives the whole year long. It provides valuable support to educational programs for children in Utah, and also helps us keep our gardens beautiful. 


Contact Us!
Utah State University Botanical Center 
920 S. 50 W. 
Kaysville, UT 84037 
(801) 544-3089

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Ogden Botanical Gardens
1750 Monroe Blvd. 
Ogden, UT 84401
(801) 399-8080

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