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 Hikes

Meet your guide at the Friend’s Circle

1pm: Owl of Tryon Creek

2pm: Owl Adaptations

3pm: Owls of Tryon Creek

4pm: Owl Adaptations

Owl Pellet Dissection Activity

11am - 5pm Explore owl pellets in the Nature Center’s Classroom

Owl Crafts

11am - 5pm Get creative at the Jackson Shelter

Owls of Tryon Creek Table

11am - 5pm Discover more about our local owls Friends Circle

Portland Audubon Society

11am - 4pm Owl Superpowers

Presentation: All About Owls

11am - 12pm Matt Palmquist Park Ranger offers an overview of owl species and behaviors.

Dmitri, the Eurasian Eagle Owl

12pm - 2:00pm Presentation and Q&A with Cascades Raptor Center from Eugene.

This is a free all ages event, no pre-registration is necessary.

Contact Park Rangers at (503) 807-7224 for more information.