Who Gives a Hoot?

Monday, Feb. 1, 2010

Essex - February is a great time to listen for owls at a woodlot near you! Come out and shake off that cabin fever as the Friends of Cedar Creek invite you to an Owl Prowl at Camp Cedarwin, taking place on Thursday, February 25, at 7:00 pm.

Participants will first learn about the owls of southwestern Ontario, presented by Caroline Biribauer, Friends of Watersheds Organizer with the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA). This will be followed by an exploration of the owl's longstanding mystique in popular culture ? 'Representations, Lore and More' ? presented by Kris Ives, Assistant Curator with the Essex Region Conservation Authority. We'll also have a close encounter with live owls handled by Nancy Phillips, President and Animal Overseer, of Wings Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre. Weather permitting, attendees will walk through the woods of Camp Cedarwin, looking and listening for owls. Located in one of the few remaining Carolinian forests in Essex County, Camp Cedarwin includes 74 acres of beautiful woodlands. The Camp is located at 1495 County Road 23 (Arner Townline), on the west side, just south of County Road 20, in Essex.

The cost of this event is $5 per person. Space is limited and those interested are asked to register by calling 519-776-5209, ext. 245, or by emailing cbiribauer@erca.org . Refreshments will be available for all participants. Remember to dress according to the weather conditions! Boots are also recommended.

The mission of the Friends of Cedar Creek is to preserve and restore the natural and aquatic habitats in the Cedar Creek watershed through community involvement, thus encouraging recreational use and environmental education. The Friends of Cedar Creek meet on the second Tuesday of each month. The next regular meeting will be on Tuesday, March 9, at 7 pm, at Camp Cedarwin. New members are welcome to attend! For more information or to add an item to the agenda, please contact Caroline, Friends of Watersheds Organizer, at 519-776-5209, ext. 245, or cbiribauer@erca.org.