Outdoor notes

MEMORIAL DAY CAMPSITES

Even though Memorial Day is still a few weeks away, it's not too early to reserve a campsite at a Utah state park.

The following parks have campsites available for the big weekend but are filling up quickly: Antelope Island, Bear Lake, Deer Creek, Fremont Indian, Huntington, Jordanelle, Red Fleet, Rockport, Scofield, Snow Canyon, Starvation, Steinaker, Utah Lake, Wasatch Mountain, Willard Bay and Yuba.

To make a reservation or for more information, call 801-322-3770 from within the Salt Lake calling area and 800-322-3770 from outside the area or visit www.stateparks.utah.gov.

BIOBLITZ VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

SYRACUSE — Volunteers are needed to assist local scientists, researchers, professors, and naturalists at Antelope Island State Park on Friday and Saturday as part of the first annual BioBlitz.

A BioBlitz is a 24-hour inventory of all living organisms in a given area. Results of the BioBlitz will show the biological diversity of Antelope Island. Participants work one five-hour shift over a 24-hour period and assist area experts as they inventory insects, birds, bats, mammals and plants.

This is a great opportunity for park visitors to get a close view of life on Antelope Island. To register or for more information, call 801-721-9569 or e-mail crystalcarpenter@utah.gov.

URBAN BIRD FESTIVAL

The Urban Bird Festival, an annual celebration of city-dwelling aviators, designed to introduce, entertain and educate novice bird lovers and the general public, will be Saturday and Sunday at Tracy Aviary, 589 E. 1300 South in Salt Lake City.

The event is designed for families and kids of all ages and will feature interactive activities and demonstrations, live music and information on local environmental and avian organizations.

Activities include bird Olympics, migration games, feeder station, alcove crafts and activities, birding tours and presentations and bird shows.

For more information and admission coupons, visit www.urbanbirdfest.com.

WILDLIFE BOARD MEETS TODAY