Owls play an important role in the ecosystem of Iowa. Linn County Conservation Naturalist Chuck Ungs will show mounted owls, talons, and pellets, then teach attendees how to call to a barred owl!
Join Linn County Conservation Naturalist, Chuck Ungs, as we learn about some of the common owls of Iowa. You will see a variety of mounted owls and learn about what makes them “Nature’s Perfect Mousetraps". View wings and talons, owl pellets, mounts and more. Participants will then learn how to carry on a conversation with an owl by learning the call of the barred owl.
AGE GROUP: | Teen | School Age | Preschool | Everyone | Babies and Toddlers | Adult |
EVENT TYPE: | Games and Activities | Family Programs |
The Downtown Library is located at 450 5th Avenue SE, in the heart of Downtown Cedar Rapids. It is a 94,000 square foot building with a variety of civic spaces and a vibrant collection of library materials. Special features of this location are the Whipple Auditorium, a 200 seat auditorium overlooking Greene Square; and the LivingLearning Roof, a green roof with public seating and space to hold special events. Roasters Café is located in the Downtown Library, providing a full service coffee shop for visitors, as well as catering for meetings and special events.