Join the Friends of Tryon Creek to explore the world of owls at Tryon Creek State Park!

Take a guided hike, dissect an owl pellet, interact with a live Great Horned Owl, and connect with our staff and volunteers to learn about owl habitats and HOOO might be living in your own backyard!

SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES

All Ages Guided Hikes (meet at Friends Circle in front of Nature Center)

• 10:30am: Owls of Tryon Creek

• 11:30am: Owl Adaptations

• 12:30pm: Owls of Tryon Creek

• 1:30pm: Owl Adaptations

• 10am – 3pm: Owl Pellet Dissection Activity: Dissect owl pellets on the back deck of the Nature Center

• 10am – 3pm: Owl Crafts - Get creative with arts and crafts in the Nature Center Classroom

• 10am – 3pm: Owls of Tryon Creek Table: Learn about owl species that live in Tryon Creek near the Friends Circle

• 12:30 – 2:30pm: Face Painting: Have your face painted with nature-themed imagery in the Nature Center Classroom

  SPECIAL GUESTS & PRESENTATIONS:

• Bird Alliance of Oregon Table: Learn about owl adaptations in the Nature Center (10am – 3pm)

• John Deshler: Meet renowned Nothern Pygmy-Owl researcher, John Deshler, and explore his new book, The Pygmy-Owls of Forest Park in the Nature Center (10am-3pm) 

• Cascades Raptor Center: Experience and learn about Valentino, a live, captive Great Horned Owl in the new education pavillion (11am – 12:30pm)

• Matt Palmquist – All About Owls: Join Park Ranger, Matt, for an owl presentation with props in the Nature Center Kraftroom (1 – 2pm)

  *No registration required*