Owl Prowl Walk @ Forest Park

Join St. Louis’ very own Mark Glenshaw (“The Owl Man”), an award-winning naturalist, who has been studying one of Forest Park’s Great Horned Owls, Charles, and his mates for over 20 years.  This two-hour walk through Forest Park will be roughly 2-3 miles, on flat surfaces, uneven surfaces, uphill, and downhill.

Meet at Forest Park’s Dennis and Judith Jones Visitor and Education Center at 5595 Grand Drive, St. Louis, MO 63112

May 22
July 26
August 29
September 26
October 30

What to wear:
– Muted shades of brown, tan, green, gray, and black.
– Footwear that will protect your feet from the cold and/or insects that you don’t mind getting muddy. Closed-toed shoes are required.
– If you have blond or white hair, please wear a hat that covers your hair.
– wool and polyester fabrics

What to bring:
– a backpack
– binoculars, if you have them
– a camera, if you would like (with autofocus sounds muted and flash OFF)
– bug spray – required May through September
– a water bottle, especially during warm months
– a hot beverage in an insulated container during cold weather

What not to wear or bring:
– White or other bright colors
– Fur or fake fur. Owls might attack the clothing, mistaking them for their prey.
– Sandals
– Cotton fabric. It does not wick moisture.
– Jeans, in weather under 50 degrees
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