31st Annual Wildwoods BASH @ Ogden Nature Center (Ogden: Sep 9)

The Ogden Nature Center’s 31st Annual
Wildwoods BASH
Friday, September 9, 2016, 5 p.m.

The Ogden Nature Center is hosting its Annual Wildwoods BASH, a fundraiser which supports the Nature Center’s mission to unite people with nature and nurture appreciation and stewardship of the environment. The event includes a gourmet dinner prepared by some of Ogden’s favorite foodies, live music by Facing West and an auction of outdoor gear, experiences, art and gifts – all inspired by nature. This fun, casual party is held in Ogden Nature Center’s backyard glen behind the Visitor Center.

Tickets are $70 per person with table sponsorship opportunities available from $250. to $5,000. Tickets may be purchased online atwww.ogdennaturecenter.org <http://www.ogdennaturecenter.org> or by phone at 801-621-7595 or in person at the Ogden Nature Center, 966 W. 12th St., Ogden. All proceeds from the Wildwoods BASH support the Ogden Nature Center’s award-winning environmental education programs for school children, nature programs for the community and two beautiful nature preserves, totaling over 175 acres of open space in Ogden.

Dinner will be catered and donated by the Nature Center’s favorite local restaurants including Roosters 25th Street Brewing Co., Union Grill on 24, Golden Beverage, Great Harvest Bread Company, Grounds for Coffee, Sandy’s Catering, Sonora Grill, Jeremiah’s Restaurant, Slackwater Pub and Pizzeria, Peddler’s Catering, Zucca Trattoria and Peddler’s Catering.

Some cool items to look for at this year’s BASH:

• Bingham Cyclery is donating a Specialized Fuse Expert 6Fattie. It’s a mountain bike with a retail value of $2100. In a nutshell: 27.5 wheels with fat tires, front suspension and hard tail. Great on trails! Light, responsive and fantastic traction. Details on the website:
https://www.specialized.com/us/en/bikes/mountain/trail/fuse/fuse-expert-6fattie/106977 <https://www.specialized.com/us/en/bikes/mountain/trail/fuse/fuse-expert-6fattie/106977>

• Oooh. A very special dinner for 12 will be prepared by amazing friends of the Nature Center. Each a gourmet cook in their own right... Sally Neill, Kathy Peterson, Di Allison, Mary Hall, Yae Bryner, Sandy Crosland, and Sharon Holmstrom will join talents to provide an evening you’ll treasure forever for you and your friends. This dinner
may not be offered again after this year, so this may be your only chance. These women were instrumental in the development of the Nature Center, and have been good friends of the Nature Center for 41 years.

• Two charming original wood cut prints by Harry Taylor will be offered! Harry passed away in 2003, and his prints are getting hard to find. Harry was a printmaker known for bold design, simplicity, and clarity combined with woodcut, etching, and photo processes. He lived in Ogden, taught at WSU, and earned his BFA and MFA from the Art Institute of Chicago where he studied under Boris Ainisfeld and Moishe Smith. Influences from Australia, New Zealand, and Africa are shown in Taylor’s work.

• Black Majic Skis by Scott! Great for all conditions. These award-winning skis in size 177 deliver ultimate performance with an elliptic titanal sandwich construction and exceptional torsional stiffness. The combination of Scott’s unique 3Dimension Sidecut and a full ski-length wood core guarantees unmatched precision and versatility.

• Need to replace your old yucky backpack before you hike up Ben Lomond this fall? We have a couple from Osprey to choose from - and they are really comfy in fun bright colors.

• An original 24” x 36” acrylic on board painting by Michal Luch Onyon. This is a stunning piece in vibrant, southwest colors. If you have been attending the BASH for years, and it holds a special place in your heart, this painting will speak to you!

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