Winter is almost here and has brought crisp cool air, short days, and owls! It is time again for the Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary and Audubon Center to offer the ever-popular Owl Prowl programs, which take place at Hoffman Center on Route 25A in Muttontown.

These popular programs begin with a live owl presentation, allowing participants to learn about and get an up-close look at these otherwise secretive hunters of the night. You'll learn about the Eastern Screech and Great Horned Owls, which are more common on Long Island than you may think. After the presentation, we will venture outside to listen for the calls of Great Horned and Eastern Screech owls, and attempt to attract these wild creatures closer. This is a great Friday evening program for people of all ages.

Join us from 7 to 9 p.m. on: Nov. 14 and 28; Dec. 12; Jan. 9 and 23, 2009; Feb. 6 and 20; March 6 and 20.

Fee of $7 members / $10 nonmembers.

Advanced registration is required, call (516) 922-3200 or e-mail trsac@audubon.org

All Owl Prowl programs will take place at Hoffman Center, Route 25A in Muttontown.

Directions to Hoffman Center from the east:

From areas east of Muttontown, proceed on 25A heading west. Hoffman Center is less than one mile past the intersection of Route 106, on the left, immediately past Martin Viette Nurseries. Proceed through the gate and follow the signs.

Directions to Hoffman Center from the west:

From areas west of Muttontown, proceed on 25A heading east. Hoffman Center is on your right, 2 miles past the intersection of Route 107. Proceed through the gate and follow the signs.