Upcoming schedule:
* Saturday: Sun party at Winchester Park, 1250 W. Winchester St., Taylorsville.
* April 26: Star party at Stansbury Park Observatory, 30 miles west of Salt Lake, near Tooele.
* May 9: Star parties at Harmons, 3200 S. 1300 East, Salt Lake City, and Harmons, 10507 S. Redwood Road, South Jordan.
* May 10: Star parties at Stansbury Park Observatory and This Is the Place Heritage Park, 2601 E. Sunnyside Ave., Salt Lake City.
Learn about birds
The Ogden Nature Center announces its community program, "Nestlings, Fledglings and Birds . . . Oh My!", April 26 at 11 a.m. at the center, 966 W. 12th St., Ogden. The workshop will give an introduction to birds in the backyard, nesting habits and accident prevention. Cost is $5 for members, $6 for others. Children 6 and older are encouraged to register. Call 801-621-7595 or visit www.ogdennaturecenter.org.
5K Fun Run
The sixth annual Fly with the Flock 5K Fun Run is May 3 at 8 a.m. at the Ogden Nature Center, 966 W. 12th St. Early registration fees are $18 for adults and $12 for children, which includes T-shirts and a goodie bag; after April 25, cost is $22, $15 for kids. There will also be day-of registration at 6:30 a.m. Children 12 and younger can choose to run 12.5K. A pancake breakfast and introduction to birds of prey will follow the race. Call 801-621-7595 or go to www.ogdennaturecenter.org.
Snowbasin closing date
Snowbasin Resort will extended its closing date to April 27 thanks to more than 425 inches of snow. New closing rates are $39, $23 for children. The resort's Tubing Hill closes April 20. Open through closing: lifts Little Cat and Needles Express Gondola; and Earl's Lodge and Needles Lodge. There will also be live music on the plaza from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. The Ogden Canyon road will be closed from the mouth of the canyon to the spillway Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for repair.
Shorebird sightings
Join a free bird-watching expedition April 27 at Antelope Island Causeway; meet at 7:30 p.m. in the southeast corner of Shopko's parking lot, 2290 S. 1300 East, Salt Lake City. Colby Neuman will lead the outing to find shorebird species resting and feeding along the causeway before the birds continue their migration to Alaska and the Arctic. Bring lunch and snacks. For more information, call 801-272-8060.
Green celebration
Celebrate Earth Day with Bend-In-the-River, part of the Lowell Bennion Community Service Center at the University of Utah, Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to noon at 1030 W. Fremont Ave. (1100 South), Salt Lake City. There will be a light breakfast followed by planting demonstrations, garden bed preparation and planting and lunch. Please bring your own mug to cut down on waste. For more information, call 801-587-9027 or visit www.bend-in-the-river.org.
Yoga on the rocks
Moab Yoga on the Rocks (MYOTR) has released the dates for its fall retreat schedule in southern Utah. Each retreat includes two yoga sessions a day, guided hiking tours, camping and a delicious fresh organic menu. Retreats will take place Sept. 18-21, Sept. 25-28, Oct. 2-5 and Oct. 9-12. Additional details and reservations are available at www.moabyogaontherocks.com.
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* E-mail event 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.
