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Date & Time: Friday, July 19th, 7:00 PM
๐ Location: Gorman Nature Center
๐ Contact: 419-884-3764
Are your evenings feeling a bit dull? Looking for a wild adventure this Friday night? THe RIchland County Park District invites you to join them at the Gorman Nature Center for an exciting Owl Prowl! ๐๐ฆ
What to Expect:
- ๐ Educational Session: Learn all about local owls and see various owl specimens up close.
- ๐ฒ Night Hike: Embark on a hike through the GNC woods to “hoot and holler” for our resident owl species.
- ๐ Take-Home Goodies: Receive a fantastic ODNR publication and CD about Ohio’s owls.
What to Bring:
- ๐ฅพ Boots: The trail can be muddy, so sturdy boots are a must.
- ๐ฆ Flashlights: Essential for the nighttime hike.
Donโt miss this unique opportunity to explore Gorman Nature Center after dark and experience the wild nightlife. For more information, call 419-884-3764.
Fun and Quirky Facts About Owls ๐ฆ๐
- Group Name: A group of owls is called a “parliament,” a term popularized by C.S. Lewis in The Chronicles of Narnia.
- Smallest and Largest Owls: The tiniest owl is the Elf Owl, standing at about 5-6 inches tall and weighing around 1.5 ounces. The largest North American owl is the Great Gray Owl, which can be up to 32 inches tall.
- Unique Sounds: Not all owls hoot. For instance, Barn Owls make hissing sounds, Eastern Screech-Owls whinny like horses, and Saw-whet Owls sound like a whetstone sharpening a saw.
- Mythology and Symbolism: Owls have been part of human culture and mythology for millennia. In ancient Greece, the owl was a symbol of Athena, the goddess of wisdom. In contrast, other cultures have viewed owls as omens of death or bad luck.
- Popular Culture: Owls have made appearances in various forms of media and advertising. For example, the character “Mr. Owl” from the Tootsie Pop commercials and “Woodsy Owl” from the U.S. Forest Service’s environmental campaigns are well-known.
Join us for an unforgettable night at Gorman Nature Center and get to know these amazing nocturnal creatures! ๐๐ฆ