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Tag: Owls

  • Thursday, January 22, 4:15 pm – 5:45 pm – Owl Prowl at Appleton Farms

    Join The Trustees for a very special evening hike on January 22 at 4:15 to hear the owls who might be out and about in the dark winter woods and fields of Appleton Farms in Ipswich. This hike will take place along the trails of Appleton, known to have multiple species of owls. Before our hike, you’ll learn about wintertime nocturnal animals and what to listen for on your journey. Then, we’ll embark on a 45-60 minute hike as we follow some of Appleton Farms’ most beautiful trails to see what we can hear.

    Pre-registration at https://thetrustees.org/event/442872/ is required. Recommended for ages 9 and up. This hike begins at the Appleton Farms Farmhouse/ Offices parking lot.

    Be sure to wear weather-appropriate clothing and boots or shoes that are appropriate for hiking in potentially wet, snowy and muddy spots, or over uneven terrain. Please bring a flashlight, as this part of the property is away from lights. All hikes are weather permitting. 

    Space is limited for this event and pre-registration is required. Member adult $15, nonmember adult $20; member child $10, nonmember child $15.

  • Friday, September 27 – Sunday, September 29 – South Coast Harvest Festival

    Best of South Coast award winner The Cat and the Raven will kick off opening festivities on September 27 with a sound bowl demonstration in the show gardens. Professional Pumpkin Carver Richard Kaiser, one of the original carvers from Roger Williams Jack o’ Lantern Spectacular, will be doing live carving. Emily Deutra of Butterfly Effect Farm will discuss the importance of natives (they are all pollinator support plants!) A shiitake mushroom inoculation workshop will be held by Groundwork Farm, dedicated to regenerative, low till farming and offers seasonal workshops and interesting facets to farming. Enjoy an intimate view of owls, these secretive birds of prey. Mark and Marcia Wilson will dazzle you with their live owl presentation. All this will happen at the Westport Fairgrounds. Visit https://southcoastharvestfestival.com/home

    Event Dates: September 27 – September 29

    Event Times: Friday 10am-8pm, Saturday 10am-8pm, Sunday 10am-6pm

  • Sunday, November 20, 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm – How to Find an Owl in Your Neighborhood, Online

    Did you know that there is a top-of-the-food-chain predator likely living in your neighborhood? This animal moves silently at speeds of 20 to 40 miles per hour and eats animals twice its size. Not a bear or mountain lion or coyote, it is a Great Horned Owl, found in every state except Hawaii and in almost every habitat you can imagine.

    Owls are incredibly adaptable animals and several species are regularly found where humans live. But their amazing camouflage, nocturnal habits, and silent flight often make them hidden to us. Join Mark H.X. Glenshaw, aka the “Owl Man,”  to learn how you can find these amazing and beautiful animals and other owls right in your neighborhood.

    As part of his outreach work as an urban naturalist in St. Louis, Glenshaw helps people locate owls in their subdivisions, city neighborhoods, pocket parks, or large public parks. He discusses the owls you are most likely to see or hear, where and how to look for them, and the importance of research and collaboration in the study of owls.

    A certified Missouri Master Naturalist, Glenshaw received the Citizen Scientist Award from the Academy of Science of St. Louis in 2006. This Smithsonian Associates webinar will be held on Zoom on November 20 from 3 – 4:30 pm. $20 for Smithsonian members. $25 for nonmembers. Register at https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/owl-in-neighborhood

  • Friday, May 13, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm – Hawk Mountain Sanctuary: Owls of the East, Online

    Explore one of nature’s most elusive nocturnal raptors during a virtual visit to Hawk Mountain Sanctuary in eastern Pennsylvania. In an informative and lively Smithsonian Associates May 13 presentation, Aaron Prince, a member of the educational staff and a raptor-care specialist, invites you into the mysterious world of owls, especially the Eastern screech owl found all along the East Coast.

    Prince discusses different methods that scientists use to study owls and describes some of the natural adaptations that have allowed owls to become apex predators, from their highly developed sight and hearing to dexterous feet that assist them in climbing and hunting.

    He also introduces a live ambassador Eastern screech owl and shares the histories of several other species of owls at the sanctuary. The program concludes with a brief Q&A session. $25 for Smithsonian Associates members, $30 for nonmembers. Register at www.smithsonianassociates.org

  • Friday, February 7, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Adults Only Full Moon Owl Prowl

    With the full moon as our guide, The Trustees are taking to the trails of Fruitlands Museum to see who-who-who might be out and about in the dark winter woods, on February 7 from 7 – 10.

    Join local naturalist and educator Laurie Nehring on this adults-only guided Owl Prowl. We will begin at the Wayside Gallery to learn about winter-time nocturnal animals and how to call in the owls. Then we will venture out to see if we can call any owls to us.

    This program involves winter night-time hiking on a ¾ mile long moderate hiking trail. If we have snow, feel free to bring snowshoes for the trek!

    After the hike, warm up around the outdoor fire for cocoa, s’mores, wine, and beer.

    This program is adult only (21+). We are offering two Family Full Moon Owl Prowls monthly January-March as well which are recommended for ages 7 and up. Please note that space is limited and this program is likely to sell out quickly. Pre-registration is required. $12 for Trustees members, $20 for nonmembers. Register at www.thetrustees.org.

    Snow Date: In the event of inclement weather this program will be held the following Sunday from 7-10pm. Any schedule changes due to weather will be communicated to registered participants via email.

  • Tuesday, February 19, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm – Family Owl Walk: Not All Owls Say Whooo!

    Even in the midst of winter, animals and birds are out and about; owls play an important part of the ecosystem.

    With puppets and activities, garden educator Kathi Gariepy will teach families about the habits and sounds of the owls of New England and then lead a walk outside to look for some of these nocturnal creatures. The event takes place at The Gardens at Elm Bank, 900 Washington Street in Wellesley, on February 19 from 6:30 – 8, and is $10 for adult Mass Hort members, $15 general public, children under 12 free.  Snowy owl image from www.massaudubon.org. For more information call 617-933-4900 or visit www.masshort.org.

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  • Wednesday, December 27, 10:00 am, 12:30 pm, and 3:00 pm – Owls of the World – Who’s Watching You?

    The Cape Cod Museum of Natural History in Brewster presents its annual Owls of the World event on Wednesday, December 27 at three times, 10, 12:30, and 3. Have you ever seen an owl up close? Join naturalist Marcia Wilson and photographer Mark Wilson as they introduce you to live owls of New England and beyond…including the Great Horned Owl, the Snowy Owl and the Eurasian Eagle Owl. The owls you will see, due to injury or mishap, are unable to survive in the wild. Learn about their field marks and natural history. Everyone is treated to a hooting lesson, as well as tips on attracting and protecting the owls near you. $15 at the door, online $10 for Museum members, $12 for nonmembers. Photo from www.eyesonowls.com. Reservations are required at http://www.ccmnh.org/Events/Owls-of-the-World-2017

  • Saturday, October 18, 2:00 pm – Who’s Watching You?

    Come to Russells Garden Center in Wayland on Saturday, October 18, beginning at 2 pm, for an up-close encounter with live owls! Presentation by Naturalist Marcia Wilson of Eyes on Owls and hosted at Russell’s as part of its Bird Lovers’ Weekend (October 17 and 18, 11 – 4). The program includes a slide show and is a wonderfully interactive and entertaining way to learn about these secretive birds. Bring your camera!
    Adults $8.00, Children (4-14) $5.00. Seating is limited to 60. Pre-registration is strongly recommended. Please call 508-358-2283.  For directions to Russell’s, and for more information on Bird Lovers’ Weekend activities, log on to www.russellsgardencenter.com.

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  • Thursday, September 17, 1:00 – 2:00 pm – Butterflies Abound

    Butterflies abound in Felix Neck’s garden and fields.  Join the staff of the Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary in Edgartown, Massachusetts on Thursday, September 17, from 1:00 – 2:00 pm for a guided walk to discover the butterflies of Martha’s Vineyard and the habitats that they need to survive.  Admission is free with Sanctuary admission. Felix Neck’s four miles of trails provide spectacular views of the surrounding woodlands, meadows, ponds, salt marsh, and barrier beach. In the summer and fall, enjoy watching a nesting pair of ospreys and a tree swallow colony. From the observation building, look for waterfowl in the pond during the fall and winter. Year-round, visit the Nature Center and Discovery Room to see barn owls nesting in the barn dormer through their owl cam.  For more information, email felixneck@massaudubon.org.