Owl Prowl for Adults: Messenger Woods
Event information
Date: Saturday, December 16, 2023
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Fee: Free!
Age: Ages 16 and older.
Contact: 815-722-4121
Location: Messenger Woods Nature Preserve
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Event details
Get bundled up and strap on your favorite hiking boots as we set out in search of elusive owls. Enjoy after-dark access in the forest preserve. Along the way, discover just how many species of owls reside in Will County and how to differentiate them. Learn how big they can get, what they look like and where you can find them. Afterward, warm up by a fire and enjoy some roasted marshmallows.
Event requirements
Registration required by Friday, Dec. 15: 815-722-4121.
Be sure to dress for weather and trail conditions. The program will begin at the furthest parking lot, at Hawthorn Grove Shelter.
The hike will be approximately 1 mile to 2 miles over uneven, natural terrain. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service to participate in this program should submit a request online no later than 48 hours before the program.