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Where Utah’s Future Grows.
Location
• The Utah Botanical Center is located 20 miles north of Salt Lake City in Kaysville
• Moved from Farmington location that had been in use since 1902
• Highway construction forced relocation
• Kaysville site adjacent to existing Agricultural Experiment Station farm
Aerial Photo - June 2004
The Utah Botanical Center will guide the conservation and wise use of plant, water, and energy resources through research-based educational experiences, demonstrations, and technologies.
Mission Statement
• Conservation & Preservation - Open space, plant conservation, etc.
• Sustainability - Sensitive architectural and landscape design, economically sound
• Education & Extension - Education is the single most valuable , compelling and attractive service the Center can provide to stakeholders
• Community & Economic Development - Supporting the community
• Research - Furthering mission-appropriate research areas, sharing information
Where Utah’s Future Grows.
Major Objectives
Current Conditions
Residential Water Use
Outdoors 67%
Showers & Baths 6%
Dishwasher & Other Domestic 1%
Toilets 9%
ClothesWashers 7%
Leaks 5%
Faucets 5%
Site Overview
• UBC site covers 100 acres and includes four ponds that cover 23 acres
• Ponds provide a unique resource for classes, field trips, and demonstrations
• Site adjacent to Kaysville Research Farm that covers 60 acres
Aerial Photo - June 2004
Greenhouse
• First facility constructed on site• Completed in 2001• 2000 SF propagation area• 2000 SF production area• 4000 SF headhouse and offices
Facilities: Greenhouse/Nursery
Youth fishing camp
Fishing Camp Photo
Fishing Camp Curriculum
• Camp is held one day a week for 6-8 weeks in the evening
• Each day starts with a 30 minute lesson followed by 90 minutes of fishing on the ponds
• Topics covered include casting, knots, equipment, fish and aquatic biology, the water cycle, ethics, and rules
Ready to fish!
I got one!!!
Fishing Camp Supper
Boy Scout Merit Badge Classes
• Environmental Science
• Energy• Landscape
Architecture• Bird Study
Scout birding merit badge class
Girl Scout Badge Classes
• Initial class on Plant Science
• Other classes to be added
• Adventure packs on birding, horticulture, and recycling can be checked out for leader-directed activities
Master Naturalist Program
• A new program starting in the fall of ’07
• Includes 40 hours of instruction in the classroom and on field trips
• Goal is to develop volunteers who provide education on natural and cultural resources in the local area
• Junior master naturalist segment of program is planned in the future
Master Naturalist
• First module will cover Aquatics and Wetlands
• Second module on Arid Lands• Third module on Alpine and Montane
Systems
Facilities: Utah House
Energy Star certified home (30% reduction in energy use over state building codes
Currently 60% more energy efficient than a comparable home (use of photo-voltaics)
Currently 50-60% reduction in water use than a comparable home (rainwater collection system)
As waterwise landscape matures, water savings will increase
Finishes and materials were selected that are low in chemical off-gassing (VOC, formaldehyde, etc.)
The Utah House is fully accessible to people of all ages and physical abilities - ADA
House was constructed to increase sustainable and efficient use of natural resources (recycled products, waste reduction, etc.)
Facilities: Utah House
Facilities: Utah House
Facilities: Utah House
Facilities: Trailhead Pavilion
Adventure Summer Camps
Summer Camps
• Camps are designed for a particular age group and are held in the morning during four consecutive days
• Pirates of the Ponds is for grades 5-6 and includes water experiments, pond exploration, and hidden treasure
• Crazy as it sounds, unique titles help with registration
Summer Camps
• Other camps include Artistic Adventures for grades 3-6 and focused on using various art media
• Owls, Spells, and Potions for grades 3-4 and focused on fun science experiments
• Slimy, Gooey, Gross for grades 1-2 and focused on worms, bats, and icky stuff
Summer camp activity
Ice Blocking Activity
School Field Trips
• For both elementary and secondary grades, K-12
• Focus on hands-on experiences at the Utah House, around the ponds, and at the greenhouse
• Correlated with state core curriculum
School Field Trips
• Grade 1 discusses ways plants and people use water
• Water Appreciation Activity focused on all the ways we use water during the day
• If there was no water, what are some things we could no longer do?
School Field Trips
• Grade 4 trip discusses wetlands, the water cycle, and adaptations to wet and dry environments
• Interactive game that asks how many gallons of water are used for different activities such as teeth brushing
• Demonstration of landscape irrigation using sprinklers and drip tubing
Youth Service Projects
• Initial projects focused on cleaning up debris around the ponds
• Juvenile Court community service youth pulled over 120 cubic yards of tires, trash, and barrels from the water
• Church youth groups removed old fences and built gravel walkways around the greenhouse
Facilities: Pond Rehabilitation
Eagle Scout Projects
• Since 2001, a total of 37 Eagle Scout service projects have been completed
• Projects included installing a flag pole, building 20 bat houses and 77 bird houses, and cleaning up weeds around the ponds
• Youth volunteers have donated over 4000 hours over the last six years
Youth volunteers planting trees
Master Plan - Bird’s Eye View
Home & Garden Neighborhood
Visitor’s Plaza – Café, Gift Shop
Wetland Education Center
Where Utah’s Future Grows.