ghost of nature’s past: the barn owl
November 6, 2026
Plum Creek Nature Center
27064 South Dutton Road, Beecher, IL
708-946-2216
A silent, bright flash of white then a scream. Was that a ghost? A spirit from nature’s past? Or could it be a barn owl, nicknamed the ghost owl, who comes on silent wings to save your crops from rodents in your field? Join us for an evening of science and mystery as we dissect owl pellets and learn about one of the most elusive owls of Will County, the barn owl. Registration required by Wednesday, Nov. 4: 815-722-9879. https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/fpdwc/activity/search/detail/10256?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true
TIME: 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Admission: $5 per person
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