The 9th annual HERA Ovarian Cancer Climb4Life event is being held Sept. 16-19 in the Wasatch Mountains along the Salt Lake Valley. The educational and fund-raising event includes rock climbing, hiking and trail running. Other activities include a climbing movie night and a dance party. More than $1 million has been raised at HERA events to promote education and research to fight ovarian cancer. Participants raise money through pledges to climb, hike or run. Visit www.herafoundation.org for more information.

Youth OHV training course

Utah State Parks and Recreation will be holding two off-highway vehicle courses for youth ages 8 to 15 at the Jordan River OHV State Recreation Area. The first will be held Sept. 11 and the second on Oct. 9. Students interested in registering for these hands-on courses must first complete and pass the online certification class. The hands-on OHV classes are free, but pre-registration is required by calling 800-OHV-RIDE. The three-hour courses offer training and instruction for correct turning postures, braking procedures, handling quick stops and swerves, riding over obstacles and traversing hills. A parent or legal guardian must attend the class with the student. All students must provide their own appropriately-sized OHV, helmet, goggles, and wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, gloves and over-the-ankle boots.

Ogden Nature Center

The Ogden Nature Center, 966 W. 12th St., in Ogden is holding the following events. Call 801-621-7595 or visit ogdennaturecenter.org for more information.

Sept. 8 • A class called "Wild Autographs" is being held at 3:30 p.m. Learn how to identify the amazing autographs wildlife leaves in nature. Free for members, $2 for children, $3 for seniors and $4 for adults.

Sept. 18 • The 25th annual Wildwoods Bash fund-raiser is being held starting at 5 p.m. Tickets are $60 per person. Events include dinner, live music and silent and live auctions.

Birding

Great Salt Lake Audubon is holding the following trips. Call leaders to confirm.

Sept. 8 • Pomera Fronce is leading a trip to Oquirrh Lake at Daybreak in South Jordan. Fifty-four species have been identified since the monthly survey was started in March. 801-272-2755.

Sept. 10 • Kathy Coleman is leading a trip to the Provo Airport dike at 7 a.m. to look for uncommon birds during fall migration. 801-944-5773.

Sept. 11-12 • Combine a birding trip with a chance to see and hear bugling Rocky Mountain elk at the Hi Ute Ranch. Kim Roush will lead the trip both days with a 5:30 p.m. start on Sept. 11 and a 7 a.m. start on Sept. 12. 801-435-2976.

Utah State Park events

Sept. 8 • Escalante Petrified Forest State Park in Escalante is holding a stargazing event with the park's telescope and Bryce Canyon Astronomy volunteers. Meet at the Lake View Group Site at 8 p.m. 435-826-4466.

Sept. 10 • Escalante Petrified Forest State Park in Escalante is holding a sunset hike through the Petrified Forest. Meet at the visitor center at 7 p.m. 435-826-4466.

Sept. 11 • Wasatch Mountain State Park in Midway is holding a trail work day starting at 9 a.m. Meet at the Dutch Hollow Trailhead just off River Road in Midway. 435-654-1791.

Wasatch Mountain Club

The following events are sponsored by the Wasatch Mountain Club. Visit www.wasatchmountainclub.org for more information.

Sept. 6 • Deseret Peak (Dogs OK), 9 a.m. Chris, 801-554-3697.

Sept. 6 • Day hike. Circle Butler Loop, 9:30 a.m. Pete and Rebecca, 801-487-4160.

Sept. 6 • Cecret Lake to Germania Pass, 8:30 a.m. Cal, 801-944-4574.

Sept. 7 • Late afternoon hike, TBD, 5:30 p.m. Holly, 801-272-5358.

Sept. 7 • Evening hike, LCC 6 p.m. Brett, 801-580-2066.

Sept. 8 • Evening hike, MCC, 6 p.m. Anne, 801-466-3806.

Sept. 9 • Evening dog hike, MCC, 6 p.m. Jean, 801-633-5225.

Sept. 9 • Evening hike, BCC, 6 p.m. Pam 801-381-7942

Sept. 11 • Dog hike, Mt. Aire Saddle via Elbow Fork, 9 a.m. Tom 801-255-2784

Sept. 11 • Hike Bowman Trail to White Fir Pass, 9 a.m. Rose, 801-487-6034.

Sept. 11 • Service hike, Mill B South, 8 a.m. David, 801-582-6106.

Sept. 12 • Hike Mill D North to Guardsman Pass, 9 a.m. Bob, 801-274-0250.

Sept. 12 • Hike to Eisenglass Mine, 9 a.m. Bill, 801-209-2881.

Sept. 12 • Beginner/newcomers hike, 9 a.m. Julie or Michelle, 801-244-3323.

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.