FOR IMMEDIATE
RELEASE:
JANUARY 25, 2011
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
BOB ROTATORI - 216-635-3263 -or-
KAREN FREEDMAN -216-635-3253
Cleveland Metroparks at night is a great place to explore and
discover the nocturnal, feathered hunters - owls!
Enjoy the following owl-related programs in January and
February:
Owl Prowl
Thursday, January 27 � 7 - 8:30 p.m.
BrecksvilleNatureCenter � Brecksville
Reservation
Learn about these fascinating nocturnal animals and their
adaptations. After the indoor presentation, head out to try
and call an owl. BrecksvilleNatureCenter is located off Chippewa
Creek Drive, off the Route 82 entrance of Brecksville Reservation
in Brecksville. For more information, call 440-526-1012.
Screech Owls!
Friday, February 11 � 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
GarfieldParkNatureCenter � GarfieldPark
Reservation
What does it mean if you hear an owl? Some say misfortune is
coming your way; other say visitors will be arriving soon. Learn
some owl folklore before venturing out to find the screech owls
that are known to nest in Garfield Park Reservation. Registration
is required. GarfieldParkNatureCenter is located off Mill Creek
Lane, off the Broadway Avenue entrance of Garfield Park Reservation
in Garfield Heights. For more information and to register, call
216-341-3152.
Dinner and an Owl Prowl
Saturday, February 12 � 6 - 8 p.m.
Look About Lodge � South Chagrin Reservation
Adults are invited to bring a spouse or friend to a
sophisticated evening of owls at Look About Lodge. Learn a little
about owls indoors, enjoy an owl-inspired dinner and then head out
into the winter night in search of these grand birds of prey.
Registration is required. There is a $20 fee per couple. Space is
limited. Look About Lodge is located at 37374 Miles Road in South
Chagrin Reservation, between SOM Center Road/Route 91 and Chagrin
River Roadin Bentleyville. For more information and to register,
call 440-247-7075.
Owl Pellets
Sunday, February 20 � 2 - 3 p.m.
GarfieldParkNatureCenter � GarfieldPark
Reservation
Ever wonder what an owl eats? Come be a nature detective and
investigate what the owl coughs up after a meal. Take a close-up
look at bones, feathers and fur to learn about these silent
hunters. Registration is required. GarfieldParkNatureCenter is
located off Mill Creek Lane, off the Broadway Avenue entrance of
Garfield Park Reservation in Garfield Heights. For more information
and to register, call 216-341-3152.
Owl Sunday
Sunday, February 27 � 1 - 4 p.m.
NorthChagrinNatureCenter's NatureEducationBuilding
� North Chagrin Reservation
Owls are among our most fascinating birds! Come learn about the
myths and facts surrounding these popular birds. The program
features live owls, activities and a movie about owls.
NorthChagrinNatureCenter's NatureEducationBuilding is located
behind the nature center, off Buttermilk Falls Parkway, off the
Sunset Lane entrance of North Chagrin Reservation, off SOM Center
Road/Rout 91 in MayfieldVillage. For more information, call
440-473-3370.
Owl Prowl
Sunday, February 27 � 6:30 - 8 p.m.
A.B. Williams Memorial Woods parking lot � North Chagrin
Reservation
As part of the "Owl Sunday" program at
NorthChagrinNatureCenter, finish off the day with an owl prowl.
Search the forested trails and ravines for screech, barred and
great horned owls. A.B. Williams Memorial Woods is located behind
Forest Picnic Area, off Buttermilk Falls Parkway, off the Sunset
Lane entrance of North Chagrin Reservation, off SOM Center
Road/Route 91 in MayfieldVillage. For more information, call
440-473-3370.
Explore the fascinating world of owls with Cleveland
Metroparks - part of your life, naturally.
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