As part of a Girl Scout Gold Award Project, you are invited you to join in with other members of the community to assist in building a total of 20 screech-owl nesting boxes.  The event will take place on the evening of September 16 from 6:00-7:30 at the First Congregational Church in Norwich and has been planned and organized by the prospective Gold Award recipient. If needed there will be a second day of building on September 30th (more details to follow) All are welcome!

The Eastern Screech-Owl is thought to be a species in gradual decline in the region.  These boxes will serve as enhancements to their natural habitat and provide a safe and secure nesting area for these small owls.  Our stewardship team has identified a number of suitable locations across Avalonia Preserves where these boxes will eventually be installed. Please REGISTER HERE for this free event!

-This project is funded in part by a grant from the Connecticut Ornithological Society.

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