The Ogden Nature Center, 966 W. 12th St., in Ogden is hosting its annual Creatures of the Night Halloween event on Oct. 23, from 5 to 8 p.m.

Activities include a non-frightful evening or trail-side education and adventures. Costumes are welcome, but dress for outdoor weather. Ogden Nature Center naturalists will transform into nocturnal animals and share their tales of survival. There will also be live animals including owls, snakes, spiders and toads, as well as treats, face painting and games. You can also enter the center's pumpkin carving contest. Entries must be submitted by youth ages 3-16 on Oct. 21-22 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. All entries will be displayed at the Creatures of the Night Event. Call 801-621-7595 to pre-register and for more information.

Utah tops for elk

Boone and Crocket, the official scoring club for big game trophy animals, has released a list of the top hunting states by species since 2000. Boosted by the new world record, non-typical bull taken in the state in 2008, Utah is now the No. 1 trophy-producing state for elk with 120 new entries in the books. Arizona is second with 86, and Montana third with 47. Utah, with 17 entries, shows third in the bison category behind South Dakota (42) and Wyoming (36).

Birding trips

Great Salt Lake Audubon is holding the following birding trips. Carpooling is encouraged. Check in with the trip leader if you plan to attend.

Oct. 24 -» The Bridgerland and Great Salt Lake chapters of Audubon are combining for a trip to the Cache Valley to see sharp-tailed grouse ad gray partridge. Call Deedee at 801-272-8060.

Oct. 28 » The waterfowl season is in full swing, but hunting is not allowed around the nature center at Farmington Bay. Come and see birds hanging out in the "rest area." Starts at 8:30 at the McDonalds in Centerville. Call Deedee at 801-272-8060.

Stonefly Society meeting

Oct. 22 » The Stonefly Society, Salt Lake chapter of Trout Unlimited, has invited Mike Andreasen to give a presentation on stillwater fly fishing. Allan Ryther will talk about effective patterns while float tubing. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. at the Salt Lake County Fish & Game Association Meeting House, 1177 W. Bullion (5700 South), in Murray.

Utah State Park events

Oct. 18 and 25 » Dead Horse Point State Park near Moab is hosting the "Dry Scaly Creatures of the Desert" presentation at 7 p.m. at the visitor center amphitheater. Learn about reptiles and discover what lives at Dead Horse Point State Park; 435-259-2614.

Oct. 22 » Edge of the Cedars State Park Museum in Blanding is hosting an "Archaeology and You" event with archaeologist Allen Dart at 6:30 p.m. Learn about the importance of American Indian artifacts and why they shouldn't be removed or destroyed; 435-678-2238.

Oct. 22 » Learn about scorpions at Dead Horse Point State Park near Moab. Meet at the visitor center amphitheater at 7 p.m.; 435-259-2614.

Oct. 22 » Wasatch Mountain State Park in Midway is hosting author Jeffrey Mathes McCarthy at 7 p.m. for a presentation on his collection of climbing narratives illuminating our culture's relationship to the natural world. This discussion is for climbers, outdoor lovers, and anyone involved and interested in environmental issues.; 435-654-1791.

Oct. 23 » Dead Horse Point State Park near Moab is holding a program about bats at the visitor center amphitheater at 7:30 p.m.; 435-259-2614.

Oct. 23 » Search for scorpions at Snow Canyon State Park near Ivins. Have you ever wanted to see a scorpion up close? Meet at 7 p.m. to learn about these amazing creatures. Registration is required. Call 435-628-2255.

Oct. 24 » Camp Floyd State Park and Museum in Fairfield is conducting a paranormal investigation to look for orbs, mists, and sounds starting at 5:30 p.m. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own tape recorders, film, digital and infrared cameras. A brief presentation is conducted to familiarize visitors with ghost hunting techniques before the investigation begins; 801-768-8932.

Oct. 24 » Fremont Indian State Park and Museum near Sevier is hosting a Scary Story Trail event. Enjoy trick-or-treating, a haunted trail, spooky stories around a campfire, American Indian village, games and contests, cake walk, and hay rides. Call Kari Carlisle at 435-527-4631.

Oct. 24 » Learn about the ancient American Indian tribes who lived in the area and how they used these plants to survive in the desert at Dead Horse Point State Park near Moab at 7 p.m. in the visitor center amphitheater; 435-259-2614.

Oct. 24 » Antelope Island State Park on the Great Salt Lake is holding a Junior Ranger Program on "Preparing for Winter." Meet a park naturalist at noon at the visitor center amphitheater to earn a Junior Ranger badge or update your skills while discovering how the animals of Antelope Island prepare for winter; 801-773-2941.

Wasatch Mountain Club

The Wasatch Mountain Club is offering the following activities for members. Check in with the trip leader before the event. For information on becoming a member, visit www.wasatchmountainclub.org.

Oct. 18 » Day hike, Big Cottonwood Canyon. Knick at 801-272-2485.

Oct. 18 » Day photography hike, TBA. Call 801-944-4574.

Oct. 18 » Day hike, Circling Wolverine. Call Pete and Rebecca at 801-487-4160.

Oct. 18 » Day road bike, Draper's Traverse Ridge. Call Barb at 801-485-0132.

Oct. 22 » Day hike, Cottonwood/Millcreek Canyon area. Call Norm 801-266-3703.

Oct. 22 » Evening climb at a local climbing gym. Call Peter 801-733-0313.

Oct. 23-26 » Car camp/road bike weekend in Torrey. Call Marcia at 801-486-5724.

Oct. 24 » Day hike, Notch Peak. Call Jerry 801-583-8047.

Oct. 24 » Day hike, Box Elder Peak. Call Cassie at 801-278-5153.

Oct. 24 » Day hike, Catherine's Pass from Brighton. Call Tom at 801-255-2784.

Oct. 24-27 » Car camp. Southern Utah. Call Bruce at 801-359-0220.

Oct. 25 » Day hike, Hounds Tooth. Call Julie 801-244-3323.

Oct. 25 » Day hike, Maybird Lakes. Call Liz at 801-486-0909.

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.