Halloween Owl Prowl Thrives As Arboretum Rite of Passage for Kids of All Ages

SCHOHARIE REGION (10/10/2008)(readMedia)--

Once again, families throughout the extended Capital Region are invited attend the annual Halloween Owl Prowl at the Landis Arboretum on Friday, October 24 from 7 - 8:30 pm. Cost: $5/person; $15/family.

Whoooo? You, and family and friends, of course! Join us as we prowl the 548-acre Arboretum listening for owls. We'll start in the Meeting House with a talk on owls and their behavior. Then, it's into the woods to listen and -- if we're lucky -- look at owls.

Leader: Naturalist Glen Humphrey, 5 Rivers Environmental Education Center.

Multi-faceted Natural Wonder

The Landis Arboretum includes a nationally recognized collection of oaks and is registered with the North American Plant Collections Consortium (NAPCC). The Arboretum also is included in the New York State Route 20 Bluebird Trail, bringing even more birdwatchers to the site. The Arboretum's vast dark sky and wide horizons attract area astronomers to its meeting house and parking field for sky-watching events

The Landis Arboretum is located 1.5 miles off Scenic designated Route 20 in Esperance, NY, a beautiful and easy drive from within the Capital Region. The Arboretum is central to the New York State Wine and Spa Trails and in close proximity to historic Sharon Springs. And, it is a natural stop for those traveling to the high-volume tourist attractions between the Albany, Cooperstown, and Finger Lakes Regions.

More? Call 518-875-6935 or visit http://landisarboretum.org. Directions: http://landisarboretum.org/map.html

For more information about the Landis Arboretum and Adventures in Schoharie County:

http://www.catskillmtn.org/publications/articles/2008-05-spectacular-beauty-sustainable-fun.html

Landis. It's a family affair.