Why: Back by popular demand, Burleigh Lockwood will lead this fun, family-friendly event, all about the owls that inhabit Kaweah Oaks Preserve. Participants will learn about these nocturnal friends, learn how to hoot like an owl, and then set out on a guided hike to try to locate some owls who call the Preserve home.

Who: Burleigh Lockwood, a respected wildlife biologist from the Chaffee Zoological Gardens in Fresno, presents this fun program for all ages. A noted expert on creatures of the night, Ms. Lockwood is an active member of The Bat Conservancy. Burleigh was an official "hooter" on Spotted Owl surveys for the Forest Service, where she learned the habits and hoots of the owls in the Sierra. She has also worked with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Where: Kaweah Oaks Preserve is located on Road 182, approximately seven miles east of downtown Visalia via Highway 198. Drive north on Road 182 one-half mile. Park on the west side of the road; walk past the gate to enter and meet in the picnic area.

Bring: Lawn chairs or blankets to sit on, water, insect repellant and a friend. Wear sturdy shoes and a hat. Please, no dogs.

Requested Donation: $5 for Sequoia Riverlands Trust members; $10 non-members or join that day and attend the program for free. Memberships start at $35 for an individual or $50 for a family.

Sequoia Riverlands Trust is a 501(c)(3) community-based, non-profit dedicated to conserving the natural and agricultural legacy of the southern Sierra Nevada and San Joaquin Valley. For more information on Sequoia Riverlands Trust, visit www.sequoiariverlands.org.

Location: Kaweah Oaks Preserve
Starts: 2008 Jun 28 - 7:00pm
Ends: 2008 Jun 28 - 9:00pm
Website: http://www.sequoiariverlands.org