If you love owls, come out to Tryon Creek State Natural Area for an afternoon of owl celebration with activities for the entire family! Activities include owl pellet dissection, crafts and button making, and guided owl themed nature walks. Also on the schedule: owl presentations and close-up encounters with an education owl.

Schedule of Activities

All Ages Guided Hike: 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 back deck of the Nature Center (10am-4pm)

Owl Crafts: Get creative with arts and crafts in the Nature Center Classroom (10am-4pm)

Face Painting: Have your face painted with nature-themed imagery in the Nature Center Classroom (12:30-2:30pm)

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 & PRESENTATIONS

Matt Palmquist – All About Owls: Park Ranger presentation with props in the Nature Center Kraftroom (11am-12pm)

Scott Carpenter – Owls of Portland: Presentation by local owl photographer in the Nature Center Kraftroom (1-2pm)

Adam Stunkel: Owl photograpy display and information in the Nature Center (10-4pm) 

*NOTE* Dmitri, the Eurasian Eagle-Owl from Cascades Raptor Center in Eugene, is unable to attend Owl Fest this year. There will be no live owl at this event.