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Bissell Nature Center Community Celebration

Celebrate the Bissell Nature Center's seasonal opening and a special program on owls.

An adult great horned owl peering down into the camera from a tree.
Great Horned Owl One of the most common and widespread owls in North America, great horned owls are powerful hunters and can fly almost silently thanks to their soft feathers. © 2019 Todd Maertz/Shutterstock
Event Overview

Community Celebration (FREE and for all ages)

Join The Nature Conservancy at the Grand River Conservation Campus in the Morgan Swamp Preserve on Saturday, April 26, 2025 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. to celebrate community and conservation!

This event will showcase the Bissell Nature Center's family programs, unique plants and wildlife, and ways to enjoy this natural area with the whole family. There will also be a classic hot dog lunch, nature center displays, a presentation on how to get involved and a guided nature walks. Drop in anytime between 10 a.m.-3 p.m. to enjoy the day! 

Please note no registration is required for the community event, only the event below.

All About Owls

NOTE: There are limited spots for this raptor program and registration is required. To register, email bissellnaturecenter@tnc.org, call 1-440-563-3081, or visit this page.

At 10 a.m., Melissa Goodwill from the Tamarack Wildlife Rehab Center will be presenting a dynamic program on owls and other raptors. Learn about owl behavior and meet a live owl (maybe a hawk or falcon, too!). Melissa will also have feathers, wings, talons and recorded owl calls to share.

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