Owl Fest at Tryon Creek Natural Area

Photo by Erik Karits

Explore nature and outdoor activities at Owl Fest at Tryon Creek Natural Area this Saturday.

Located in Southwest Portland, Tryon Creek is one of Portland’s best urban parks. This beautiful natural area is a great example of our temperate rainforest climate: trees covered in moss with huge ferns lining the trails that lead to the waterway. The more than 658 acres creates an ideal habitat for many flora and fauna.

Owl Fest is taking place Saturday, March 18 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event is open to all ages and free to attend.

Tryon Creek State Natural Area has five species of owls that call the protected forest home. The Great-horned, Barred, Western Screech, Northern Saw-Whet and Northern Pygmy find ideal conditions to nest in the large forested area that offers food and a place to raise their young.

The owls are such a beloved sight at the natural area that the Friends of Tryon Creek have an event all about these birds of prey. Head to the forest to learn more about owls and admire the incredible forest they call home.

Schedule of Activities

Here’s a list of the fun activities planned for the event:

All Ages Guided Hikes

Meet the 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 Uncover 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 Learn about the natural area’s local owls at the Friend’s Circle.

Portland Audubon Society Table

11am – 4pm Discover owl superpowers.

Presentation: All About Owls

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

Meet Dmitri, the Eurasian Eagle Owl

12pm – 2:00pm Listen to a presentation and Q&A with Cascades Raptor Center from Eugene.

Tryon Creek Natural Area is located at 11321 S Terwilliger Blvd. in Portland. For more information about Owl Fest, visit Friends of Tryon Creek’s website.

Want more Portland freebies, events and deals? Subscribe to my newsletter (only one email a day), and follow me on Facebook and Twitter!

You may also like:

Escape to Portland’s Best Urban Parks

Guided Nature Walks at Tryon Creek Natural Area

Tree Time! Preschool Walks at Hoyt Arboretum