Outdoor notes

BALD EAGLE PROGRAMS

The Bear River Bird Refuge will hold Bald Eagle Day on Saturday, Jan. 20.

Jen Hajj, HawkWatch International education director, will share a program, "Bald Eagle I.D. Made Easy ... or Not" at 10:30 a.m.

Hajj will take individuals through the many distinct plumages bald eagles go through as they mature. The program will be followed by a two-hour guided car caravan tour to look for eagles on the refuge.

Ted Steinke, area wildlife photographer, will share his eagle images in a presentation, "Eagles of the Great Salt Lake Region" beginning at 2 p.m. Steinke will also open a photo exhibit at the refuge, sharing many of his other images.

Programs are appropriate for the entire family. Cost is $1 per person or $5 per family. Those attending must preregister by calling 435-723-5887.

The wildlife education center is located at 2155 W. Forest St. in Brigham City. Take exit 363 off I-15, turn west one block to the center. Hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

WINTER TRAILS DAY

Park City's White Pine Touring Center will host the 12th Annual Winter Trails Day on Saturday. The event aims to promote health, fitness and outdoor enjoyment during winter months. The one-day event — held at more than 100 venues nationwide — is geared toward families, hikers and fitness walkers, recreational enthusiasts, school groups and youth organizations interested in learning more about snowshoeing and cross country skiing.

White Pine Touring will offer free demonstrations of snowshoes and free snowshoe rentals. Also free guided hikes will be held between 10 a.m. and noon. The center's standard cross country lessons will also be available throughout the day.

For more information about this event or winter fitness, contact White Pine Touring Center at 1685 Bonanza Ave., Park City, phone 435-649-6249 or visit its Web site at www.whitepinetouring.com

DEAD HORSE POINT DRAFT

Utah State Parks and Recreation has drafted a resource management plan for Dead Horse Point State Park. The draft identifies issues relating to public use, resource management and future development at the park and will make recommendations to guide park managers for the next 10 years.

The draft was developed through a series of team and public meetings. The plan is available for review online at www.stateparks.utah.gov (Planning and Development link) or in hard copy at the Utah State Parks Administrative Office at 1594 W. North Temple, Suite 116, Salt Lake City; the Dead Horse Point State Park Office, State Road 313, near Moab; and the Utah State Parks Southeast Region Office, 1165 S. Highway 191, Suite 7, Moab.