Barn Owl Oddities
Event information
Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Time: 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fee: $5 per person.
Age: Ages 21 or older.
Contact: 815-722-4121
Location: Tempest Farm
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Event details
Join us for a unique experience where barns, oddities and factoids collide! Tour Tempest Farm, a conservation easement with a historical barn and other outbuildings, then discover whoooo rules the night as we delve into the adaptations that make barn owls exceptional nocturnal hunters. Uncover their remarkable hunting prowess then get hands-on by dissecting an owl pellet to reveal the remnants of their meals. Transform these fascinating findings into unique keepsakes — craft a necklace vial or a micro-gallery to take home and showcase your discoveries.
BYOB to get your creative juices flowing (beer and wine only). Light snacks will be served.
Event requirements
Registration required by Monday, Oct. 20: 815-722-4121.
The tour and program will be on natural surface trials and uneven ground. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service to participate in this program should mention their request when registering or submit a request online no later than 48 hours before the program.