The marbled godwit is the spotlight bird of the festival. Bridget Olson from the Bear River National Migratory Bird Refuge will talk about research involving satellite transmitters attached to the godwits.
Ron Rohrbaugh, director of the Ivory-billed Woodpecker Recovery Project at Cornell's Lab of Ornithology, is the keynote speaker. His address will take place in conjunction with a Dutch oven dinner May 19.
Denny Olson, also known as Professor Avian Guano, will do several humor presentations throughout the festival.
To purchase tickets for the field trips and the keynote address and to get more information, visit www.greatsaltlake birdfest.com or call the Davis County Events Center at 801-451-3286.
Orienteering Club has year's first event May 19
The Orienteering Club of Utah holds several events each year for beginning to advanced orienteers. The first event is May 19 at the Jordan Parkway in Draper. Visit www.o-utah.org for more information and a list of other events.
Climbing Alliance plans fundraising party
The Salt Lake Climbing Alliance is holding its third annual fundraising party May 3 at the Front Climbing Gym, 1450 S. 400 West, Salt Lake City. A $10 donation - $15 at the door - is good for food and drink at the party. Entry into an open bouldering competition is $25 and $30 day of the event. Proceeds benefit SLCA and the American Safe Climbing Association. Visit www.saltlakeclimbers.org/ for more information.
Birding trip in Parleys
Great Salt Lake Audubon is holding a birding trip to the Mountain Dell Recreation Area in Parleys Canyon Wednesday. Meet at the ShopKo parking lot in Sugar House at 8 a.m. Call Jack at 801-255-7989 to confirm.
Star parties this weekend
The Salt Lake Astronomical Society is holding a free public star party Friday at dusk at Harmon's, 7755 S. 700 East, Midvale.
Another free party is Saturday at 8:45 p.m. at the Stansbury Park Observatory Complex. Mike Wilson of the Salt Lake Astronomical Society will give a presentation on Saturn.
Visit www.slas.us for more information.
Register for Scofield fishing tournament
Scofield State Park is the site of a fishing tournament May 12 from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Registration opens Wednesday at 8 a.m. and will continue until the 49-angler limit is reached. Only one fish per participant is allowed in the tournament. Call 435-687-2491 for information and to register.
Campsites still available for Memorial weekend
The following Utah State Parks have campsites available for reservations on Memorial Day weekend: Antelope Island, Bear Lake, Deer Creek, Jordanelle, Red Fleet, Rockport, Scofield, Snow Canyon, Starvation, Steinaker, Utah Lake, Wasatch Mountain, Willard Bay and Yuba.
Call 801-322-3770 or visit www.stateparks.utah.gov for more information.
Free REI clinic tells of Costa Rica adventures
REI's Sandy store, 10600 S. 230 West, is holding a clinic on adventure travel in Costa Rica May 10 at 7 p.m. Learn about the wonders of Costa Rica and the best way to travel while there.
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