Explore the world of owls at Tryon Creek State Natural Area!
Take a guided hike, dissect an owl pellet, and connect with our staff and volunteers to learn about owl habitats and “WHOOO” might be living in your own backyard!
SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES
All Ages Guided Hikes: Meet your guide at the Friends’ Circle
10:30am: Owls of Tryon Creek 11:30am: Owl Adaptations 12:30pm: Owls of Tryon Creek 1:30pm: Owl Adaptations
Owl Pellet Dissection Activity: Dissect owl pellets on the Nature Center’s back deck (10am-4pm)
Owl Crafts: Get creative with arts and crafts in the Nature Center’s Classroom (10am-4pm)
Face Painting: Have your face painted with nature-themed imagery in the Nature Center’s Classroom (12:30pm-2:30pm)
Owls of Tryon Creek Table: Learn about owl species that live in Tryon Creek near the Friends’ Circle (10am-4pm)
Bird Alliance of Oregon: Learn about owl adaptations in the Nature Center (10am - 4pm)
SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
Matt Palmquist: All About Owls: Park Ranger presentation with props in the Nature Center’s Kraftroom (11am-12pm)
Dmitri, the Eurasian Eagle Owl: Presentation and Q&A with Cascades Raptor Center in the Nature Center’s Kraftroom (12pm - 2pm)
Scott Carpenter: Owls of Portland: Presentation by local owl photographer in the Nature Center’s Kraftroom (2:30pm-3:30pm)