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Owls: Nighttime Ninjas
One In-Person Session
Sun., Oct. 5, 2025, 2-4 pm MT

How do owls fly so quietly? Can they turn their heads 360 degrees? How do they find their prey in complete darkness? Join us at the ������ Audubon Kingery Nature Center in Littleton, Colorado to explore the extraordinary life of owls with Kristen Peterka, schools program manager for . “We examine the Great Horned Owls by investigating their wings, feet, skulls and beaks from taxidermied specimens,” Peterka says. “Plus, we uncover the secrets behind their stealthy hunting skills.”

To uncover those hunting skills, younger students and their favorite adult work together to dissect owl pellets, identifying the skull, bones and fur of the owl’s prey, while piecing together the rodent skeleton from the pellets. By examining what owls eat, you uncover their hunting prowess and how their specialized features work together to make them ninja-like predators.

Next, enjoy a short hike using a scavenger hunt and binoculars to search for signs of wildlife as you immerse yourself in an urban oasis of bald eagles, beavers, deer and so many birds! And use your new knowledge of bird adaptations to explore habitats and search for food sources for our feathered friends. The hike is approximately one mile on dirt trails with minimal slope.

Registration covers one adult and one child (grades K-5).

With over 20 years of experience in environmental education, Kristen Peterka has taught science both in the classroom and in the great outdoors. She has taught thousands of students, teachers and adults to foster environmental awareness and connect people with nature and science.