BIRDER WINS AWARD
The American Birding Association's Ludlow Griscom Award for outstanding contributions in regional ornithology will be presented to Bill Fenimore, owner of the Wild Bird Center and author of the "Backyard Birds" series, at the association's June convention.
The award is given to individuals who have dramatically advanced the state of ornithological knowledge for a particular region through longtime contributions in monitoring avian status and distribution, facilitating the publication of state bird books, breeding bird atlases and significant papers on the regional natural history of birds.
Fenimore joins other contributors to American ornithology, including the first recipient of the award, Roger Tory Peterson, in 1980.
The award will be presented June 24 in ceremonies at Snowbird.
EAST CANYON WORK
The landscaping phase of park renovation at the north end day-use area of East Canyon State Park has begun. While park facilities remain open, visitors should expect muddy conditions and heavy machinery. This project should be complete by Memorial Day weekend, weather permitting.
FISHING TOURNAMENT
Scofield State Park will host the second annual Ice Breaker fishing tournament May 17 from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Registration is under way and is limited to 200 participants. The entry fee is $20.
Awards and raffle prizes from Sportsman's Warehouse will be given. To register or for more information, please call 435-687-2491 or 435-448-9449.
AGGIE BIKING EVENT
To promote clean air, bike education and family fun, Utah State University's Aggie Blue Bikes is hosting the Third Annual Cache Valley Bike Festival.
The event will be May 17 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Merlin Olsen Park, 300 E. Center in Logan, which is across the street from the Saturday's Farmer's Market.
Included in this year's festivities are workshops, booths, games and live music. Workshops will cover bike maintenance and improvement, air quality and a Boy Scout cycling merit badge for all the young Scouters who wish to attend.
The booths will have information on the benefits of biking. Local shops will be set up as well as some out-of-town bike businesses.
This year's festival will feature a drag race, a slow race and a bike toss.
Everything is free and everyone is invited to attend.
For information call 435-797-8139 or send an e-mail to aggiebluebikes@gmail.com. Check out the Web site, www.usu.edu/ucc/bikes, for more information on Aggie Blue Bikes.
BOAT SHOW
Jordanelle State Park will be site of an on-the-water boat show.
The show will run from May 16-18. Hours are noon to 7 p.m. on May 17, and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on May 17 and 18.
This event launches Utah Safe Boating Week.
Area boat dealers will showcase new model boats and allow for test drives.
Those who bring their own boat can get a free boat safety check by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. If the boat passes inspection, the park entry fee is free.
Day-use fees are $10 per vehicle. Online discount coupon available May 12 at www.stateparks.utah.gov.