The three-hour program features award-winning films from the festival. All screenings start at 7 p.m. and are $10. Saturday, Egyptian Theatre in Park City; Nov. 10, Grand Center in Moab; and Nov. 16 at the Salt Lake City Main Library Auditorium.

Bighorn sheep festivals

The annual Moab Bighorn Sheep Festival is Nov. 16-17 in Moab during the annual fall breeding season of the native Utah animals. The event is free and participants of all ages are encouraged to attend.

Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) biologist Bill Bates will present a program on desert bighorn sheep ecology and life history Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. in the Moab Information Center, located at Center and Main.

The group will meet at 8 a.m. on Nov. 17 to search for bighorn sheep. A wildlife biologist will guide each caravan of vehicles. Those who wish to drive their own vehicles may leave the group at any time. For those who ride-share, field trips generally finish by noon or early afternoon.

Participants should bring binoculars, a spotting scope, snacks, water and a camera. DWR staffers will have extra spotting scopes and binoculars for public use. The DWR will also have several vehicles on hand for those who don't have adequate transportation.

Call Brent Stettler at 435-636-0266 for more information on the Moab event.

A free Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep viewing event is being offered by the DWR on Nov. 17 at Rock Canyon Park in the foothills of Provo. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the park, 2620 N. 1200 East (Iroquois Drive).

State biologists will provide spotting scopes and binoculars for use by the public. For more information, call the DWR's Central Region office at 801-491-5678.

Online

See video of bighorn sheep near Moab at www.sltrib.com/outdoors

Passes for snowmobile parking at Monte Cristo

Season parking passes for the Monte Cristo Snowmobile Trailhead are available for $50 through Utah State Parks.

Funds from pass sales are used at the trailhead for maintenance of the parking lot and restrooms. Funds from this past winter were used to place and grade 400 tons of rock and road base.

To buy by mail, send a cashier's check or money order to Willard Bay State Park, 900 W. 650 North, Willard, UT 84340. To buy by phone, call 435-734-9494. Passes may also be purchased at Willard Bay State Park and at the trailhead when snowmobile grooming begins.

Star Party at Swaner

Nature Preserve

Swaner Nature in Park City is holding a star party Nov. 9 at the preserve office at 6 p.m. The Salt Lake Astronomical Society will provide information about the night sky during a new moon cycle. There is a suggested donation of $5 per person. Call Swaner Nature Preserve at 435-649-1767 for more information.

Birding trip to Dell

Great Salt Lake Audubon is holding a trip to the Mountain Dell Recreation Area in Parleys Canyon on Wednesday starting at 9 a.m. Meet at the parking lot west of the Salt Lake REI store, 3285 E. 3300 South for carpooling. Call Jack at 801-255-7989 to confirm.

Free REI clinic

Learn the basics of snowshoeing from REI experts Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. at the Sandy REI store, 230 W. 10600 South. This presentation will also focus on the appropriate selection of gear and the initial skills needed to get you outside and on the trails.

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