Program Location: Salt Fork Center, Homer Lake Forest Preserve

The University of Illinois will be hosting the 2024 Owl Night at Homer Lake Forest Preserve. Students in a field-based course on Northern Saw-whet Owl Ecology will be presenting data on the migration and behavior of owls in central Illinois. The event will feature indoor information stations and kids activities, plus outdoor demonstrations of the tools used to capture and track owls. Drop in anytime between 5:30-8:30 p.m. on October 29 to learn about owl life history, ecology, behavior, and learn what you can do to help conserve these unique animals. We may even get the chance to see some live owls up-close! FREE. All Ages. No registration required. Program may be cancelled due to weather. For more info: (217) 896-2455 or jwick@ccfpd.org.