Outdoor briefs

OGDEN NATURE CENTER

Wild Wednesdays: 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Free for ONC members, $2 children/$3 seniors/$4 adults. Today's topic is "Scaly Tales." Have you ever wondered what a snake feels like? What about a tortoise shell? Come find out and get an up close look at our resident reptiles. For more information, please call (801) 621-7595 or visit www.ogdennaturecenter.org.

Preschool Discovery Days: "Roots, Shoots, Spring and Sprouts". 11 a.m. or 1 p.m. Friday. $4 per child/adult chaperones are free. For ages 3-5. Whether green and growing, newly hatched, or shaky legs upon hooves setting out for the first time, appreciate your own growth and development in the mirror of nature. Please dress for the weather. Please call (801) 621-7595 to pre-register.

WEBER PATHWAYS

 

Wasatch Hikers: Today. Provides a safe hiking environment to those who would like to try hiking, new trails, de-stress, exercise and meet other people in the process. The upcoming week's hiking schedule is posted on http://www.meetup.com/webercountyoutdoors/. Also, look in the calendar tab on our page under "WasatchHikers" at Facebook.com.

Llama Hikes: 9 a.m. Sunday at Skyline Trail. Start at Windsurfer Beach. 10-12 miles (difficult). Help condition llamas for backpacking. Llamas will carry your lunch and water on long hikes. Typically they are daisy chained and led together, but if your are interested, you can try leading one for yourself. Dogs are not allowed. For more information, please call Alan at (801) 648-8838.

Easy-Moderate Hikes: 6 p.m. May 4 at North Bonneville Shoreline Trail. Meet at the top of 22nd Street. From paved paths to mellow trails, if you're looking for an easier way to enjoy our community's beautiful outdoors, these outings are for you. For information on location, check out our calendar at www.weberpathways.org. For more information, contact Polly at (801) 645-3236.

WASATCH AUDUBON

 

Bird Walks: 7:30 a.m. today at South Ogden Nature Park. Meet at 7:30 at McDonald's 5745 S. Harrison Blvd.) or at 8 a.m. to carpool.

MISCELLANEOUS

 

Weber Basin Anglers, Trout Unlimited Chapter 681 will hold its monthly meeting at 6 p.m. May 4 at Schneiter's Riverside Golf Course, 5460 South Weber Drive, Riverdale. Meetings are open to the public. Get the latest fishing and conservation information for the local area.

Fielding Garr Ranch at Antelope Island State Park presents a Junior Ranger program at 2 p.m. Saturday: "What did the Native American inhabitants of Antelope Island Eat?" Come and join us for a fun-filled experience learning about how Antelope Island's native peoples gathered food. Though this program is geared for ages 6-12, people of all ages are welcome. For more information, call (801) 649-5742.

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