Where Utah’s Future Grows.

1. Where Utah’s Future Grows.

2. 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 Location

3. Aerial Photo - June 2004

4. Mission Statement 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.

5. Where Utah’s Future Grows. Major Objectives • 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

6. Current Conditions

7. Residential Water Use • Showers & Baths 6% • Faucets 5% • Toilets 9% • Leaks 5% • Clothes • Washers 7% • Dishwasher & Other Domestic 1% • Outdoors 67%

8. 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 Site Overview

9. Aerial Photo - June 2004

10. First facility constructed on site Completed in 2001 2000 SF propagation area 2000 SF production area 4000 SF headhouse and offices Greenhouse

11. Facilities: Greenhouse/Nursery

12. Youth fishing camp Fishing Camp Photo

13. 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 Fishing Camp Curriculum

14. Ready to fish!

15. I got one!!!

16. Fishing Camp Supper

17. Boy Scout Merit Badge Classes • Environmental Science • Energy • Landscape Architecture • Bird Study

18. Scout birding merit badge class

19. 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 Girl Scout Badge Classes

20. 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 Program

21. Master Naturalist • First module will cover Aquatics and Wetlands • Second module on Arid Lands • Third module on Alpine and Montane Systems

22. 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.)

23. Facilities: Utah House

24. Facilities: Utah House

25. Facilities: Utah House

26. Facilities: Trailhead Pavilion

27. Adventure Summer Camps

28. 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

29. 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 Camps

30. Summer camp activity Ice Blocking Activity

31. 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

32. 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

33. 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 School Field Trips

34. 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 Youth Service Projects

35. Facilities: Pond Rehabilitation

36. 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 Eagle Scout Projects

37. Youth volunteers planting trees

38. Master Plan - Bird’s Eye View

39. Home & Garden Neighborhood

40. Visitor’s Plaza – Café, Gift Shop

41. Wetland Education Center

42. Where Utah’s Future Grows.