Special Programs
What an Owl Knows by Jennifer Ackerman
Photo by Sofia Runarsdotter
Friday, October 27, 2023 at 11:00 and 2:00 PM
New York Times best-selling author Jennifer Ackerman wrote the book the world has needed about owls: a functionally peer-reviewed book highlighting the latest research and correcting all kinds of old misconceptions and overgeneralizations. She visited researchers around the world plus conducted virtual interviews with many more, then packaged the information in an engaging narrative so it is anything but dry and boring. Hear about what went into the book directly from Jennifer and have her sign your copy. The book will be for sale at the program if you don't already own a copy.
Members: $10
Non-members: $15
Pre-registration required:
CLICK HERE to get registered for the 11 AM program - SOLD OUT (at the International Owl Center)
CLICK HERE to get registered for the 2 PM program - (at the Houston Elementary School gym, 310 S Sherman St)
Limit: 30 people at 11 AM and 200 people at 2 PM
New York Times best-selling author Jennifer Ackerman wrote the book the world has needed about owls: a functionally peer-reviewed book highlighting the latest research and correcting all kinds of old misconceptions and overgeneralizations. She visited researchers around the world plus conducted virtual interviews with many more, then packaged the information in an engaging narrative so it is anything but dry and boring. Hear about what went into the book directly from Jennifer and have her sign your copy. The book will be for sale at the program if you don't already own a copy.
Members: $10
Non-members: $15
Pre-registration required:
CLICK HERE to get registered for the 11 AM program - SOLD OUT (at the International Owl Center)
CLICK HERE to get registered for the 2 PM program - (at the Houston Elementary School gym, 310 S Sherman St)
Limit: 30 people at 11 AM and 200 people at 2 PM
Neighbor Weekends
Residents of local counties (Winona, Fillmore, and Houston Counties in Minnesota; Winneshiek and Allamakee Counties in Iowa; and Trempealeau, Vernon, and La Crosse Counties in Wisconsin), including college students, are specially invited to visit the International Owl Center for FREE on Neighbor Weekends.
Come see live owls in person, check out our hands-on displays, and stay for our live programs at 11 and 2 each day.
Please bring a driver license, student ID or other form of identification to verify your place of residence. Visitors from elsewhere are also welcome, but will be required to pay the regular admission fee of $7 for adults and $4 for children aged 4-17.
December 9-10, 2023: Iowa (Allamakee and Winneshiek)
January 6-7, 2024: Minnesota (Houston, Fillmore and Winona)
February 3-4, 2024: Wisconsin (La Crosse, Trempealeau and Vernon)
Come see live owls in person, check out our hands-on displays, and stay for our live programs at 11 and 2 each day.
Please bring a driver license, student ID or other form of identification to verify your place of residence. Visitors from elsewhere are also welcome, but will be required to pay the regular admission fee of $7 for adults and $4 for children aged 4-17.
December 9-10, 2023: Iowa (Allamakee and Winneshiek)
January 6-7, 2024: Minnesota (Houston, Fillmore and Winona)
February 3-4, 2024: Wisconsin (La Crosse, Trempealeau and Vernon)
Owlology 401 (comparative owl anatomy dissection)
You won’t find another opportunity like this anywhere else! Explore the intricate details of owl anatomy while dissecting an owl in a small group. Each participant will dissect a different species from at least five different genera, creating a rare opportunity to see the significant differences between owl species side-by-side. You'll discover just how different their ears are, see the variation in the serrations on their feathers, observe eyeball size in relation to brain size, analyze stomach contents and much more. Species dissected will likely include Great Horned, Barred, Eastern Screech-, Long-eared, and Northern Saw-whet Owls, but could also include Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl or Snowy Owl. (Specimens are all legally salvaged, either found dead or they died at a rehab center.)
Limit 6 participants
12:30 - 5:00ish on Saturday, June 26, 2022
109 West Plum Street (park along the street or in the trailhead parking lot)
$100 for non-members, $75 for members
No masks required for fully vaccinated participants, but masks required for those who are not
Sold Out--watch for next year's date.
Limit 6 participants
12:30 - 5:00ish on Saturday, June 26, 2022
109 West Plum Street (park along the street or in the trailhead parking lot)
$100 for non-members, $75 for members
No masks required for fully vaccinated participants, but masks required for those who are not
Sold Out--watch for next year's date.
