Utah House is Open

Utah House is Open

A new sign has been unveiled, and the Utah House is officially open. Several television stations took notice, as did newspapers, including the Standard Examiner in Ogden during the recent open house. Here's what the Examiner had to say about the house.

"Entering the door is calming. The vaulted ceilings, the wide-open spaces decorated in greens, browns and dusty purples, and the sound of water rushing over stones all create a sense of tranquility. But don't be fooled into thinking the waterfall near the entrance was put there just to calm frazzled nerves. It's actually improving the air quality in the room by adding moisture. Almost everything in this place is about efficiency, conservation and improving the environment in one way or another. This is the Utah House, a part of the Utah Botanical Center of the Utah State University Extension Service, at 920 S. 50 West in Kaysville. ... Whether building a new home is on the agenda or making improvements to the one you live in, a visit to the Utah House can help you make environmentally friendly decisions and save on utility bills." (Standard Examiner, 07/26/03)

Hours for Utah House are Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hours may be expanded soon. To ensure the staff is on hand, call in advance, (801) 544-3098.

The Utah Botanical Center raises awareness among all generations about how they can enrich their quality of life by preserving precious natural resources. The center provides educational, recreational and interactive experiences, as well as research and public outreach activities. The center's greenhouse facility is used frequently for meetings, classes and workshops. The ponds, which have been extensively renovated, will become part of the natural areas that will be open from dawn to dusk. Fishing will be allowed beginning next spring. The newly completed trailhead pavilion will be available for classes and, in the future, available to rent for approved activities. The greenhouse phone is (801) 593-8969.