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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