With more than 400 acres of varied habitat, Innisfree Garden provides refuge for an impressive diversity of wildlife, including as many as five species of owls that may visit, hunt, roost, or nest on the property throughout the year.

Join local scientist, natural historian, and writer-photographer Dr. Loren Merrill online on January 22 for a fascinating exploration of the owls that call the Hudson Valley home and learn about the remarkable adaptations that make these mysterious nighttime hunters so captivating. Register at https://www.innisfreegarden.org/events/owls-2026. $25 for Innisfree members, $35 for nonmembers.

Loren Merrill holds a Ph.D. in animal behavior, wildlife ecology and physiology from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and attended Cornell University for his undergraduate degree. He is now a science writer and nature photographer and draws heavily from his background in ecology and natural history. Raised in New England, he has conducted research and photographed wildlife across North America and beyond. Combining scientific insight with a keen eye for the natural world, Loren’s work explores how animals, plants and habitats respond to changing environments and interact in surprising ways. Today, Loren splits his time between Millbrook and Maine, continuing to guide others in observing the living landscape around us.