🦉 Annual Owl Prowl at Ozark Natural Science Center🦉
📅 November 8, 2025 | ⏰ 4:30 PM – Midnight
🎟️ Tickets include dinner, expert-led presentations, and hands-on owl monitoring
🏕️ Optional overnight lodging and Sunday breakfast available
🌠An Unforgettable Night Under the Stars
Join us for one of ONSC’s most beloved events—The Annual Owl Prowl—where science, conservation, and wonder meet under the cover of night. This immersive evening is perfect for nature lovers, bird enthusiasts, and those who simply want to experience something truly magical.
Your evening begins with a warm welcome and hearty dinner in the heart of the Ozarks. Then, you'll settle in for an inspiring presentation from Lynn Sciumbato, founder of Morning Star Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, as she shares her decades of experience in raptor rehabilitation—accompanied by her live ambassador birds, including Igor the Turkey Vulture and Sydney the Barred Owl.
As twilight settles in, Dr. Mitchell Pruitt, owl researcher and founder of the Ozark Bird Conservancy, will guide you through the world of nocturnal bird science. You'll learn about the elusive Northern Saw-whet Owl and then step into the role of citizen scientist as we head into the forest for live owl monitoring and net checks—a rare opportunity to witness research in action.
After the official programming ends at 9PM, guests are invited to stay as late as midnight, rotating through net checks, enjoying a crackling campfire, and browsing nature-inspired merchandise from the ONSC Store, open until 10:30PM.
🛏️ Stay the Night
Extend your experience with overnight accommodations at ONSC and an optional breakfast on Sunday morning. Spend the night in the peaceful quiet of the Ozarks—an ideal end to a magical evening. Both indoor and outdoor lodging options are available.
đź“Ś Important Details
⚠️Adults only, though we may allow mature teens with a strong interest in wildlife. Email
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💚All proceeds support ONSC’s research, community science, and environmental education initiatives.
🌦️Event runs rain or shine, so dress appropriately for outdoor activities.
Space is limited—don’t miss your chance to prowl with us this fall!
Ticket, Meal, and Lodging Options
🎟️General Admission Ticket - $55 (includes Saturday night dinner and all lectures and activities)
🎟️Program Only Ticket - $40 (This option only includes the program, it does not include Saturday night dinner)
🍽️Sunday Breakfast - $10
⛺Lodging - $60
📢When you purchase a room with multiple beds, you are welcome to add other workshop guests to your room at no extra cost.
~Lodge room with 1 twin bed
~Lodge room with 2 twin beds
~Lodge room with 2 twin bunkbeds (sleeps 4)
~Lodge room with 3 twin bunkbeds (sleeps 6)
🎪Glampsite - $60
🏕️Primitive Campsite Platform - $30
Some ONSC trails are rocky and steep, and there is a 3-minute walk from the parking lot to the Ewing Event Center. If you need accessible parking or any other accommodations, please let us know.
All proceeds go to support research, community science, and education at Ozark Natural Science Center.
Tentative Schedule
🕓 4:30 PM – Arrival & Check-In: Settle in and get ready for an unforgettable evening in the Ozarks!
🍽️ 5:30 – 6:30 PM – Dinner: Enjoy a delicious meal with fellow nature lovers in a cozy, woodland setting.
⏸️ 6:30 – 6:45 PM – Short Break: Stretch your legs, grab a warm drink, and get ready for the evening’s first presentation.
🦅 6:45 – 7:45 PM – Raptor Rehab Presentation: Meet Lynn Sciumbato, director of Morning Star Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, and her ambassador birds—including Igor the Turkey Vulture and Sydney the Barred Owl—as you learn about raptor conservation and rescue.
⏸️ 7:45 – 8:00 PM – Short Break: Refill your mug or step outside to listen for early owl calls.
🦉 8:00 – 9:00 PM – Owl Presentation & Monitoring: Join Dr. Mitchell Pruitt for a fascinating talk on owls, followed by the start of live Northern Saw-whet Owl monitoring in the forest.
🌲 9:00 PM – Midnight – Net Checks & Campfire: Take turns heading into the woods to check mist nets for owl captures with our researchers. In between, relax by the campfire at the pavilion and enjoy the peaceful night.
🛍️ 9:00 – 10:30 PM – ONSC Store Open: Browse unique nature gifts and gear from the ONSC Store.
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