Client
Ogden Nature Center
The Dumke Picnic Grove provides an updated woodland gathering space that seamlessly connects visitors with the Ogden Nature Center's 152-acre habitat. EDA's comprehensive renovation of the space included two refurbished treehouses anchoring the site featuring reclaimed Douglas fir poles from Union Pacific's historic Lucin Cutoff trestle over the Great Salt Lake. Our team developed the new event pavilion with food prep space, restrooms and covered serving area that defines the west edge of the extensively relandscaped zone. Other outcomes of our design is a creek-view terrace, fire pit and varied seating areas for camps, parties and meetings. Serving as an outdoor classroom, event venue and birdwatching location, the Grove exemplifies sustainable design that honors both natural heritage and community needs.