Volunteers are needed to lead weekly school groups of first- through fourth-grade students on garden tours, teaching them about the natural world. Training is required and provided. For information, visit www.redbuttegarden.org or call 801- 585-5688.

Utah elementary school students will get an early taste of college Tuesday.

The University of Utah will welcome 1,500 sixth-grade students who will sample classes and facilities as part of the 18th annual Project Youth.

The event, scheduled for 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., is intended to inspire the students to seek higher education after they graduate from high school.

U. volunteer students will serve as mentors for a day as they share their own college experiences and lead tours across campus.

The event will conclude with a rally at the Huntsman Center on campus, where students will listen to guest speakers.

Tracy Aviary is offering a series of weeklong summer day camps for children to connect with nature through birds.

The camps will be open to children ages 4 to 9 and will be held throughout June and July at Tracy Aviary in Salt Lake City's Liberty Park. Half-day camps are from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. Full-day camp is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with an after-care option until 5:30 p.m.

Summer camp registration is open now. Space is limited and the early bird special is available to those who register before May 1.

Visit www.tracyaviary.org or call the aviary at 801-596-8500 for further details.