On Saturday, Jan. 3, from 5 to 7 p.m., the Sheepscot Valley Conservation Association ( SVCA) will host a full moon owl prowl at their Trout Brook Preserve in Alna.

Lynne Flaccus, a naturalist and the Programs Manager for SVCA, will lead the exploration calling and listening for owls. The Trout Brook Preserve offers good habitat for Barred owls and they are often heard there even during daylight hours.

Participants should meet at the Trout Brook parking area which is located on Route 218 just three tenths of a mile north of the Alna Store. You’ll find the parking area on the left just after crossing Trout Brook.

Wear appropriate footwear, dress warmly and be sure to include a headlamp or flashlight in case the moon is not fully visible. A ski pole or walking stick may be helpful if it is slippery.

During a short hike we will call, look and listen for local owls and Lynne will provide information about the natural history of some of Maine’s most common night time “living mousetraps.”

Visit www.sheepscot.org or call 207-586-5616 for more information.