REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT
This program is open to town residents and non-residents. Open to participants 8+.
Fees:
- $8/resident
- $10/non-resident
- Free for Friends of Northwest Park members who are asked to call the Nature Center at 860-285-1886 for registration.
Registration through the Town of Windsor Registration site.
Program Description:
This program is presented by Mary-Beth Kaeser, President of Horizon Wings.
It seems that owls have always been surrounded by an air of mystery, probably because most are nocturnal and not easily spotted in the wild. This is your chance to be only a few feet away from a Northern Saw-Whet Owl, an Eastern Screech Owl, a Barred Owl, a Barn Owl and a Great-Horned Owl! Discover the extraordinary features of owls, including exceptional eyesight, hearing, and ability to fly silently.
In the first 30 minutes of this program we will be out on the trails with NWP staff, in hopes of observing owl behaviors and environments in their natural habitat. As this is owl mating season, there is increased chance to see the owls during daylight. The remainder of the program will be a discussion in close proximity to the owls.
About Horizon Wings:
website – www.horizonwings.org
Horizon Wings was formed in 2001 by Mary-Beth Kaeser as a 501C3 non-profit Wildlife Rehabilitation Center specializing in Birds of Prey located in Ashford, CT. Horizon Wings has several raptors that cannot be released back into the wild due to their injuries. Fortunately we are able to keep these birds at our center and, with a special permit, use them for educational programs.
All of the program birds in our care are unable to survive in the wild, but have overcome their individual challenges and have learned to adapt to their new lives as feathered ambassadors. Be inspired by their individual stories of survival, explore fascinating facts about each species, and learn what you can do to help them.