SAUGUS — If you’re looking for a fun and factual event to go to this week, the Saugus Public Library has one loaded up for residents as Eyes on Owls will be at the Saugus Iron Works Friday, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., weather permitting.
The program was founded in 1994 by Marcia and Mark Wilson as a way to bring wild owls to schools or events to help educate people.
The owls that the Wilsons care for are permanently disabled and can’t survive on their own in the wild, according to their website. Many survived collisions with vehicles. The pair provides the owls with a safe, low-stress home in which to live out the rest of their lives.
With their “Owls of the World – Who’s Watching You?” program, the Wilsons introduce people to the owls of New England and beyond. In this program, audiences get to meet three owls, participate in hooting lessons, and learn tips on how to attract and protect the owls around them.
According to the website, the selection of owls varies; however, there’s a good chance the audience will get to meet New England’s smallest owl, the Northern Saw-Whet Owl, and also meet the world’s largest owl, the Eurasian Eagle Owl.
The program can also feature the Eastern Screech Owl, Barred Owl, Barn Owl, Great-horned Owl, Snowy Owl, and Spectacled Owl.
The program is recommended for ages five and up, according to the Library website.
