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Owl Prowl for Adults: Hickory Creek Preserve

Event information

Date: Saturday, November 23, 2024

Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Fee: Free!

Age: All ages.

Contact: 815-727-8700

Location: Hickory Creek Preserve – LaPorte Road Access


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A screech owl on an evergreen tree. Photo via Shutterstock

Event details

Get bundled up and lace up your favorite hiking boots as we set out in search of elusive owls. Enjoy after-dark access to 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 Thursday, Nov. 21: 815-727-8700. 

REGISTER ONLINE

Please dress for the weather as the entire program will be outdoors. Meet at the first pavilion, Shagbark Grove Shelter.

The hike is 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.