OWL Outing Club

How do the wintry conditions of the Grand Lake Stream region influence the things that live here? Find out on this easy-moderate hike. We'll look for tracks and scat, plants […]

What life exists in the field vs. the forest, especially in early spring? These two ecosystems provide different things to the variety of birds, mammals, insects, and plants in the […]

April is the perfect month to learn a new bird by song or sight because they seem to show up one by one this time of year, giving us a […]

"Crepuscular" is the word for animals that are most active during dawn and dusk. This mellow hike will focus on observing the signs of wildlife that love this cooler time […]

This mellow paddling outing offers the opportunity to develop canoeing skills and observe the unique insects and plants that call this spring-fed pond home in late spring. This is a […]

Flower and vegetable gardens are the perfect place to build your insect identification skills. Optional sitting or standing activities will help you connect with the beauty and mystery of the […]

This mellow paddling outing offers opportunities to learn canoeing skills and see a variety of wildlife, including beavers, river otters, muskrats, a variety of birds, and maybe, if we’re really […]

What's spookier than a local ghost story? Not knowing your mushrooms! Learn the story of Catherine's ghost on this breathtaking little mountain in the Blackwoods and learn some mushroom ID […]

This trail is the perfect place to learn about non-vascular plants (mosses), symbiotic organisms (lichens), and meet a carnivorous plant or two (in a bog)! This is a moderate* network […]

How can we use nature to improve mental and physical health? This outing will provide guided nature-connection activities you can use anytime to regain a sense of calm and deepen […]