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BLM rounding up opinions on wild horses
Compiled by John Renshaw
The Salt Lake Tribune

Article Launched: 10/27/2008 10:31:14 AM MDT

The Bureau of Land Management's National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board will hold a one-day meeting in Reno on Nov. 17, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., to discuss issues relating to the management, protection, and control of wild horses and burros on Western public rangelands. The meeting is at the Silver Legacy Resort Casino, 50 E. Fourth St.
The advisory board works with the BLM to manage wild horses and burros to ensure healthy herds at levels consistent with the land's capacity to support them. The public may address the board at the appropriate time during the meeting, approximately 3 p.m.
Individuals who want to make a statement should register with the BLM by noon on Nov. 17. Speakers must submit a written copy of their statement at the meeting. If you are unable to attend, you may submit a written statement no later than Nov. 12 to: Bureau of Land Management, National Wild Horse and Burro Program, WO-260, Attention: Ramona DeLorme, 1340 Financial Blvd., Reno, NV 89502. You may also submit a statement by e-mail to: Ramona DeLorme@blm.gov.
Those submitting comments electronically should include the identifier "WH&B" in the subject of their message and their name and address in the body of the message.
For more information, contact Ramona DeLorme at 775-861-6583.

Nature Center
Get a close look at snakes, birds, spiders, and other animal species native to the region during Wildlife Wednesday on Oct. 29. Learn about unique characteristics, habitats, behavior and more from ONC specialists. Begins at 3 p.m. and is suitable for all ages. Cost is free to members; for others, it's $3 adults and $1.25 children.
Local artist Adele Greenleaf will help you create a simple sewn, full-sized journal for keeping field and garden notes on Nov. 6, 6-8:30 p.m. For ages 12 and up; cost is $25 for members/ $30 others in addition to $5 material fee. Pre-registration required by Nov. 5.
For more information and to register for classes, call 801-621-7595. ONC is at 966 W. 12th St., Ogden.

Birding
» The Great Salt Lake Audubon is hosting the following events. As always, carpooling is encouraged and contributions toward gas money are appreciated (suggested donations are $5 per person for round trips of less than 50 miles, $10 per person for longer trips). Call the field trip leader to confirm details.
» Oct. 29: Monthly half-day visit to Farmington Bay with Bob Huntington and Deedee O' Brien. Meet at Centerville McDonald's, exit 319 from I-15 at 7:30 a.m. for breakfast and camaraderie or 8 a.m. departure. Bring snacks and water; 801-272-8060.
» Nov. 1: Central Office Plaza, 2880 S. Main St., is holding a sunflower seed pick up on Nov. 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
» Nov. 5: Mountain Dell Recreation area, Parleys Canyon. Meet at REI, 3300 S. 3285 East, at 9 a.m.; call Jack at 801-255-7989 or Sylvia 801-532-3486 if you plan to attend.
» Nov. 8: Join Deedee O'Brien for a closer look at the tundra swan at the Salt Creek Waterfowl Management Area. Meet at the southeast corner of the Shopko parking lot in Sugar House by 7:30 a.m. This will be a five-hour trip that will also include a visit to the wetlands at the Bear River Education Center and, time permitting, Mayor's Pond and other sites in the Brigham City area. Call Deedee at 801-272-8060 for updated trip information and if you plan to attend.

Backcountry ski clinic
If you want to learn more about the gear needed to backcountry ski, the Wasatch Mountain Club is hosting a gear clinic on Oct. 29, 7-9 p.m., at the home of Clark and Holley Richards, 2470 E. Kentucky Ave. (4730 South). The clinic will show different kinds of skis and boots needed for backcountry use to give you a better idea of what to shop for or rent and what is a reasonable deal at a gear swap. For information, call Walter Haas at 801-534-1262.

Avalanche classes
The American Avalanche Institute's level one course presents basic information about weather, snowpack and terrain factors that contribute to avalanche hazard. Students learn how to dig snow pits, identify weak and strong layers, and practice route finding. Level one courses begin with either one- or two-evening sessions, and then two full days with emphasis on field work. Evening sessions run from 6-9 p.m. Courses are half classroom and half field. Tuition is $185. Register by phone at 801-486-2100 or visit www.avalanchecourse.com/index.shtml for more information. Sessions: Dec. 5-7; Dec. 12-14; Dec. 19-21.

Free REI clinics
» The Utah Avalanche Center Backcountry and Cross Country Swap is Nov. 1, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the East Millcreek store, 3300 E. 3300 South. Admission is $5. There is a $2 per item charge to enter anything in the swap. Equipment may be dropped off Oct. 30 and 31, 6-8 p.m. For more information, call 801-365-5522.
» Utah Avalanche Center is hosting a snow and avalanche workshop on Nov. 1, 1 p.m., at the Depot, 13 N. 400 West, Salt Lake City. The seminar is geared toward professionals and recreationists, and will focus on avalanche mitigation, forecasting, snowpit evaluation, advances in beacon technology and rescue techniques. The seminar will be followed by live music beginning at 5 p.m. Cost is $25. For more information, visit www.utahavalanchecenter.org.