In a joint effort between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Caesar Creek State Park, Friends of Caesar Creek (FOCC), and NCACC Friends Organization Owl Fest is happening this weekend! Attendance is free, but there is a cost for the supplies for the Owl Box workshop.
To register or for more information, please call Caesar Creek Lake Visitor Center at (513) 897-1050.
Friday, November 3rd
7:00 pm – Owl Flight Demonstration
Join the Park Naturalist and Ohio School of Falconry to see owls in person. Meet at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Visitor Center Learning Center
Join the Park Naturalist and Ohio School of Falconry to see owls in person. Meet at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Visitor Center Learning Center
8:00 pm –Saw-whet Owl Presentation
The Caesar Creek State Park Naturalist and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Park Ranger will discuss current efforts at Caesar Creek Lake to protect and study owls. Meet at Caesar Creek Lake Visitor Center.
The Caesar Creek State Park Naturalist and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Park Ranger will discuss current efforts at Caesar Creek Lake to protect and study owls. Meet at Caesar Creek Lake Visitor Center.
9:00 pm – Stargazing and Owl Banding
Stargaze with the Park Naturalist and Wright State University Astronomical Collaboration. Bring your telescope or look through one of ours. Local bird banders will also be on site banding Northern Saw-whet Owls. See bird banding research in action and learn about these seldom-seen owls. Gather around a fire and drink hot chocolate and apple cider provided by Friends of Caesar Creek. Bring a chair, blanket, bug spray, and flashlight if you have one. This event is weather dependent. Meet at the Redbud Shelter next to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Visitor Center.
Stargaze with the Park Naturalist and Wright State University Astronomical Collaboration. Bring your telescope or look through one of ours. Local bird banders will also be on site banding Northern Saw-whet Owls. See bird banding research in action and learn about these seldom-seen owls. Gather around a fire and drink hot chocolate and apple cider provided by Friends of Caesar Creek. Bring a chair, blanket, bug spray, and flashlight if you have one. This event is weather dependent. Meet at the Redbud Shelter next to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Visitor Center.
Saturday, November 4th
3:00 pm – Owl Pellets and Crafts
Discover what an owl ate for dinner by studying the bones that are left over! After learning about pellets, get colorful and creative by making crafts to celebrate these beautiful birds. Please register by calling the Visitor Center, (513) 897-1050. Meet at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Visitor Center Learning Center.
Discover what an owl ate for dinner by studying the bones that are left over! After learning about pellets, get colorful and creative by making crafts to celebrate these beautiful birds. Please register by calling the Visitor Center, (513) 897-1050. Meet at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Visitor Center Learning Center.
5:00 pm – Owl Box Workshop
Build your own Owl Box to take home with the NCACC Friends Organization. Learn why birds are important, how to attract them to your yard, how to help protect them, and how to monitor your bird box. Kits are ready to assemble. All materials and tools needed will be supplied during the workshop for a fee of $35 (limited kits available). All proceeds go to the NCACC Friends Organization, and all profits are used to help care for the Nature Center Wildlife and to help support other park programs. Meet at the Redbud Shelter next to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Visitor Center. Register here.
7:30 pm – Owl Moon
We will begin with the story, Owl Moon, which tells of a father and daughter on a winter hike in search of a Great-Horned Owl. After the story, we will go outside in search of Caesar Creek owl species. In November, owls re-establish territories and prepare for nesting. Please dress for the weather. Meet at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Visitor Center Learning Center.
We will begin with the story, Owl Moon, which tells of a father and daughter on a winter hike in search of a Great-Horned Owl. After the story, we will go outside in search of Caesar Creek owl species. In November, owls re-establish territories and prepare for nesting. Please dress for the weather. Meet at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Visitor Center Learning Center.
9:00 pm – Stargazing and Owl Banding
Stargaze with the Park Naturalist and Wright State University Astronomical Collaboration. Bring your telescope or look through one of ours. Local bird banders will also be on site banding Northern Saw-whet Owls. See bird banding research in action and learn about these seldom-seen owls. Gather around a fire and drink hot chocolate and apple cider provided by Friends of Caesar Creek. Bring a chair, blanket, bug spray, and flashlight if you have one. This event is weather dependent. Meet at the Redbud Shelter next to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Visitor Center.
Stargaze with the Park Naturalist and Wright State University Astronomical Collaboration. Bring your telescope or look through one of ours. Local bird banders will also be on site banding Northern Saw-whet Owls. See bird banding research in action and learn about these seldom-seen owls. Gather around a fire and drink hot chocolate and apple cider provided by Friends of Caesar Creek. Bring a chair, blanket, bug spray, and flashlight if you have one. This event is weather dependent. Meet at the Redbud Shelter next to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Visitor Center.
