Hooting with the Heart: Owling Chamberlain-Reynolds

Description

Spring is just around the corner, and for our feathered friends, that means love is in the air. Join us as we hoot from our hearts- attempting to swoon the attention of local owls. This program will contain some fun owl facts, a tutorial on how to call in owls with your voice, and the opportunity to practice on a short 2-mile night hike... We may even see an owl up close! All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. This event is designed to be informative and silly, with opportunities to step out of your comfort zone in making owl calls. That being said, the latter half of the evening will involve patience and quiet, as owls can be difficult to attract and require being conservative in call efforts. The goal is to view an owl, but it is not guaranteed as our wildlife observes its own schedule. Please bring a charged headlamp, water, snacks, and a positive attitude! You may also bring binoculars, a bird ID guide, or other birding related gear if you feel inclined. If you require to borrow a headlamp, please let us know in advance. Participants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers, comfortable water resistant hiking shoes, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes for up to six participants. Other snow hiking gear may be available upon request. Not sure what to pack? Check out our Winter Day Hiking Checklist for some ideas. Feel free to reach out to the SLA with any questions! This event is free to the public. Registration is required.