Owls of the Carolinas

Owls are among nature's most mysterious and captivating birds. Discover the remarkable adaptations that make these silent hunters so succes Title: Owls of the Carolinas Date: November 5 Time: 6:00 - 7:30 pm Place: Dodd Meadows Community Center; 28 Hofer Court, East Flat Rock, NC Description: Owls are among nature's most mysterious and captivating birds. Discover the remarkable adaptations that make these silent hunters so successful. Learn about the owl species that call the Carolinas home. Featuring hands-on examination of owl wings, skulls, talons, feathers, and pellets, you'll gain a new appreciation for the adaptations that allow owls to thrive under the cover of darkness—and why protecting the forests they depend on benefits wildlife and people alike. (It is illegal to possess any part of a migratory bird without the proper permitting, and the US Fish and Wildlife Service has deemed Conserving Carolina as qualified to salvage and possess bird specimens to be used for educational purposes). Bio: Pam is a biologist and environmental educator with more than 30 years of experience working in conservation as a field biologist, naturalist, and outdoor educator for all ages. She has been with Conserving Carolina for more than 20 years, where she inspires people of all ages to connect with nature while helping protect the lands and waters of the Southern Appalachians. Pam received her Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of South Carolina Upstate. Throughout her career, she has worked with the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism, the City of Greenville Parks and Recreation–Youth Bureau, the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, and Haliburton Forest and Wildlife Reserve Ltd. in Ontario, Canada.