ANNUAL EVENING WITH OWLS EVENT PRESENTED BY
THE HUNGRY OWL PROJECT TO FEATURE LIVE OWLS AND
JOE MUELLER OF COLLEGE OF MARIN SPEAKING ON "OWLS OF MARIN"
WHEN: Friday, November 20, 2009, 6:00-9:30 PM
WHERE: Marin Art & Garden Center, Ross
CONTACT: Alex Godbe, Hungry Owl Project Director 415.454.4587
For Immediate Release
October 5, 2009, San Anselmo, CA. The Hungry Owl Project (HOP) announces
the 5th Annual Evening with Owls on Friday, November 20, 2009 from 6 PM 9:
30 PM at the Marin Art & Garden Center in Ross. The $75 ticket price
includes a light dinner, wine, beer and nonalcoholic drinks, with speakers,
live educational owls, and a live auction. This event provides major
funding for all of our programs. Please make reservations in advance at
www.hungryowl.org.
Once again the always-entertaining Joe Mueller, Biology Instructor at
College of Marin, will host the event. Joe will also give a talk about
local owls commonly seen in Marin County. HOP volunteers will also speak:
Maggie Rufo, of Novato, will talk about the Western Screech Owl, a common
but not-often-seen resident owl in Marin, and Trinka Marris, of Point Reyes
Station, will present a brief overview of our latest projects and
accomplishments. We are excited to announce the participation of Gina Farr
of WildSoundStories.com, and appearances by live birds of prey, including a
Snowy Owl, presented by Native Bird Connections of Martinez.
About the Hungry Owl Project
The Hungry Owl Project,
www.hungryowl.org, is a program of WildCare, a
501(c)3 non-profit,
www.wildcarebayarea.org. Our mission is to reduce the
need for harmful pesticides & rodenticides by encouraging natural
predators, through conservation of habitat, erecting nest boxes when
appropriate, through research & education, and by providing a resource of
help and information on alternative methods of sustainable pest management.
www.hungryowl.org 415/454-4587
About Wild Sound Stories
Welcome to Wild Sound Stories, a gateway to imagination where natural
sights and sounds invite you into the heart of nature. Step out of your
human form for a few wild minutes to walk, fly, swim or float as the animal
or elemental star of your own adventure story.
www.wildsoundstories.com
About Native Bird Connections
We are a group of professional interpreters and educators who work with
live wild birds while sharing educational messages with groups of all ages.
www.nativebirds.org
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