Participants set a personal goal for the number of feet they want to climb during the event and raise donations based on their goals. Proceeds benefit HERA, which is focused on finding a cure for ovarian cancer.

Climb4Life SLC is hosted by Black Diamond. Beginners are welcome. Other activities include learn-to-climb clinics, multimedia presentations by popular climbers, parties, massage and yoga. The registration fee is $75 with a fundraising minimum of $125. Register online at www.climb4life08.kintera.org.

Volunteers needed for fisheries project

The newly formed Bonneville Fly Fishers chapter of the Federation of Fly Fishers is holding a volunteer work project on the Weber River on Sept. 20. Volunteers will meet at the Sinclair station in Coalville at 8 a.m. Bring work equipment, waders and GPS units if you have them.

For more information, call Dustin Carlson at 801-597-0447.

City Creek Canyon cleanup on Sept. 6

The Utah Rivers Council and REI are holding a weed pull and litter cleanup in City Creek Canyon, Sept. 6 from noon to 4 p.m. Call 801-486-4776 or visit www.utahrivers.org for more information.

Bear River Watershed Council free concert

The Bear River Watershed Council is sponsoring a free concert in Providence Canyon on Sept. 6, starting at 4:30 p.m.

In conjunction with the concert, restoration efforts will occur throughout the canyon starting at 9 a.m. These projects are in cooperation with the National Forest Service and the Division of Wildlife Resources. Contact Dan Miller at 435-258-4432 or visit www.brwcouncil.org for more information.

Utah Solar Tour

The Utah Solar Tour is being held in northern Utah on Sept. 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and in southern Utah on Sept. 27. Learn about solar and renewable energy applications and uses in homes and businesses by visiting locations already using the technology. Visit www.utsolar.org for information and tour sites.

Wildwoods BASH

The Ogden Nature Center is holding its 23rd annual Wildwoods BASH on Sept. 13 starting at 5 p.m. at the center, 966 W. 12th St., Ogden. Activities include dinner, music and an auction.

All proceeds support the Ogden Nature Center's nature education programs, care for injured wild birds and the 152-acre nature preserve. Tickets are $60 per person. Call the Nature Center at 801-621-7595 or send an e-mail to info@ogdennaturecenter.org for more information.

Mountain Film Festival Sept. 18-21 in Ogden

The Utah High Adventure Mountain Film Festival, hosted by Ogden Climbing Parks, is Sept. 18-21 in Ogden. Events will include films and panel discussions. The festival highlights the best of mountain films, including new releases, and is part of the Utah's High Adventure Festival, which includes the annual fall film festival and a Mountain Adventure Arts, Literature and Environment Festival (Climbfest) each spring.

The film festival is at the historic Peery's Egyptian Theater and the David Eccles Conference Center in downtown Ogden. Visit www.uthamfest.com for more information.

Author Ralston to speak

Aron Ralston, author of "Between a Rock and a Hard Space," based on his experience of having to cut off his arm after he was injured while hiking in Canyonlands National Park, will speak Sept. 4 at Orson Spencer Hall Auditorium on the University of Utah campus.

Ralston is a guest of the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance and will present a slide show and lecture starting at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the door. Visit www.suwa.org or call 801-236-3763 for more information.

Tony Grove regulations

The Forest Service is encouraging visitors to the Tony Grove area in Logan Canyon to heed recreational use regulations in the popular recreation area. More people are using the area, and conflicts between groups have increased.

Designated uses in the area include day-use only around Tony Grove Lake, overnight parking at the trailhead for backcountry travel and equestrian users, and overnight camping at the campground.

Some users are taking advantage of camping at the backcountry trailhead to avoid paying the higher campground fee. Overnight camping is specifically prohibited at the backcountry trailhead.

Call the Logan Ranger District office at 435-755-3620 for more information.

Birding events

Great Salt Lake Audubon is hosting several birding trips. Beginners are always welcome; carpooling (with a gas donation) is encouraged.

Jack Clark will lead the monthly bird survey of the Mountain Dell Recreation Area in Parleys Canyon Sept. 3. Meet at the REI parking lot at 3300 S. 3285 East, East Millcreek, at 7:30 a.m. Call Jack at 801-255-7989 if you plan to attend.

Nathan Darnall will lead a trip on the Antelope Island Causeway on Sept. 7. This is a good time to view southbound migrants. Meet at 8 a.m. at the Wild Bird Center in Layton, 1860 N. 1000 West. Call Nathan at 801-755-4480 if you plan to attend.

Free REI clinics

The Salt Lake REI store, 3285 E. 3300 South, East Millcreek, is holding two clinics this week. Both start at 7 p.m.

Learn how to stay in shape during the triathlete "off-season" on Sept. 2. Nutritional guidelines for beginner, novice and expert-level triathletes will be provided.

The popular GPS 101 clinic is Sept. 4. Learn the basics of Global Positioning Systems from REI navigation expert Paul Vernon.

State parks events

Here are upcoming events scheduled for state parks throughout Utah:

» Sept. 5: Wasatch Mountain State Park, Midway: Join Friends of Wasatch Mountain State Park for a 1.5-hour moderate hike in Dutch Canyon. Meet at 6 p.m. at the Dutch Canyon Trailhead parking lot; 435-654-1791.

» Sept. 5: Territorial Statehouse State Park Museum, Fillmore: The Old Capital Arts and Living History Festival offers living-history demonstrations, food, craft booths and activities for all ages; 435- 743-5316.

» Sept. 5: Goblin Valley State Park, Green River: Join the park naturalist for an evening walk through the goblins and learn about geology. Meet at 8 p.m. at the Observation Point above the Valley of the Goblins; 435-564-3633.

» Sept. 6: Antelope Island State Park, Syracuse: The Ogden Astronomical Society and Weber State University host an evening of stargazing (weather permitting), and conversation with local astronomers. Meet at White Rock Bay at 8:30 p.m. If you bring a flashlight, please make it a red-colored lens; 801-721-9569.

» Sept. 6: Antelope Island State Park, Syracuse: Join park staff at 2 p.m. to learn how the people of Antelope Island worked at historic Fielding Garr Ranch. Geared for ages 6 to 12, but everyone is welcome; 801-649-5742.

» Sept. 6: Goblin Valley State Park, Green River: Young Junior Rangers are invited to explore the scat and tracks left by the park's animal residents. Meet the park naturalist at 9:30 a.m. At 8:30 p.m., the park staff will talk about bats, which play a big role in Goblin Valley's ecosystem. Meet at the amphitheater just past the campground; 435-564-3633.

» Sept. 6: Wasatch Mountain State Park, Midway: Spend an evening with the park naturalist to learn everything about insects. Program begins at 8 p.m. at the campground amphitheater; 435- 654-1791.

» Sept. 6: Wasatch Mountain State Park, Midway: Children between 6 and 12 can become a Junior Ranger by joining the park naturalist in this one-hour program. Begins at 1 p.m. at the campground office; 435-654-1791.

» Sept. 6: Wasatch Mountain State Park, Midway: Tour historic Huber Grove from 10 to 11 a.m. and learn how Johannas Huber allowed nature to be a part of the ranch. Huber Grove is listed on the National Register of Historic Places; 435-654-1791.

To get your event listed, e-mail the information to brettp@ sltrib.com or mail it to Brett Prettyman, The Salt Lake Tribune, 90 S. 400 West, Suite 700, Salt Lake City, UT 84101.

Associated Press file photo

Expert climber Aron Ralston, who amputated his own arm with a pocketknife to free himself from a narrow, remote canyon in Utah, will speak Sept. 4 at Orson Spencer Hall Auditorium on the University of Utah campus.