OGDEN NATURE CENTER
Wild Wednesdays: Weekly series at 3:30 p.m. Today's topic is "In Honor: A Special Veterans Day Program." Help us celebrate Veterans Day as we discuss the history of this special holiday. Our resident bald eagle Des Ta Te will be on hand as well as we honor our veterans. Meet in the Visitor's Center. $4 for adults, $3 for seniors over 65, and $2 for children. Members and children under 2 years old are free. Reservations are not required. To register, call (801) 621-7595.
Preschool Discovery Days: "Animals and Plants Prepare for Winter." Nov. 16 at 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Also offered at 9:30 a.m. Nov. 25. Preschoolers ages 3-5 will migrate through nature in autumn to find out how our feathered friends generate energy during the cold winter months. Birds are not the only things in nature that go through changes in preparation for winter and a hike to the bear den will help your preschooler understand hibernation. Stories, songs and a craft will all be included as your preschooler finds out why trees lose their leaves in the winter.
Wasatch Audubon Monthly Program: 7-9 p.m. Nov. 17. The United States is currently attempting to develop and increase the use of alternate energy sources to help slow global warming. Audubon applauds the effort, but it is important that we all understand that there may be unforeseen consequences to some of these efforts. Caroline Goldman, executive director of Hawk Watch International, will present "Wind Power and Birds" to help us better understand one of these new power sources.
WEBER PATHWAYS
Families on Trails: 10 a.m. Saturday. Enjoy a morning on the autumn trails with your little ones. For location, please call Sara at (801) 682-5545. Don't forget to bundle up.
Saturday Morning Hikes: 11 a.m. Join us on some great fall/winter hikes. A great way to stay in shape during those winter months. Please dress warm; wear warm and waterproof boots. For those interested, we may grab a bite to eat after. Starts at 11 a.m. For locations and more information, please call Polly at (801) 645-3236. Also offered Nov. 21.
Leonid Meteor Shower Night Hike: The early evening of Nov. 17 is predicted to be a great meteor shower. Conditions are predicted to be perfect; the new moon is on November 16, so it will be dark. Meet at 6 p.m. at Rainbow Gardens at the mouth of Ogden Canyon for a carpool to Trappers Loop.
If it has been snowing, be prepared to snowshoe; if the trail is dry or well-packed; we will hike. We will provide colored film to cover the lens of your head lamps and flashlights so we will have good night vision. This event is not appropriate for young children and those who do not have proper gear. Numbers will be limited. Call (801) 393-2304 to reserve your spot ASAP.
MISCELLANEOUS
Ski Utah has introduced a fundraising promotion in hopes of expanding its free ski-school program to fourth graders in more Utah schools. In trying economic times, some schools cannot afford the fees associated with the program, which teaches fourth graders to ski and snowboard for free. Through the "Flake Your Friends" fundraiser, donors can visit www.skiutah.com and make donations to the program. Donations of $50 more will earn the chance to "Flake a Friend." Five large snowflakes will be delivered to the yard of a friend or family member selected by the donor for every $50 donated.
Amer Sports Winter and Outdoor Americas has opened its Factory Outlet store to the public in the AmeriCAN building, located at 2030 Lincoln Ave. in Ogden. The Factory Outlet is home to winter and outdoor brands such as Salomon, Suunto, Atomic, Arc'teryx, Bonfire, and Mavic. Select apparel and accessories from each of the brands are for sale at the new store. The store is open noon to 7 p.m. Thursdays and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. The store features Salomon footwear, clothing, helmets and accessories, Suunto wrist-top computers, Bonfire winter apparel and accessories, Atomic bags, Mavic cycling shoes and apparel, and Arc'teryx technical outerwear. The phone number for the outlet is (801) 624-7670, and the e-mail is factoryoutlet@amersports.com.
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