4/1/26
Lightning is the Anita Purves Nature Center resident Eastern Screech Owl. Due to being raised in captivity, he cannot be released into the wild, so he lives at the nature center and helps educate the public about owls.
May first is Lightning's sixth birthday. We are celebrating him with a free Hip-Hoot-Hooray birthday party on May 1, at the nature center.
The birthday party is from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Celebrate owls with art, interactive information stations, and stay to the end to see Lightning offered some birthday treats. There will be an online link if people can't be there for the birthday in person.
This is a FREE celebration, but please register so we know how many people to expect. Call (217) 384-4062 for more information or to sign up. Or sign up at the link below.
Come out to the nature center to celebrate Lightning, learn more about owls, and meet fellow owl-lovers May 1!
Hip-Hoot-Hooray! It's Our Owl's Birthday!
Lightning, our Eastern Screech Owl, is turning 6 years old! Join us for an evening celebrating owls through art, photos, interactive info stations, and stay through the end to watch Lightning be offered some birthday treats. There will be a livestream for his birthday cake, so join us online if you can't make it in person! This is a free event, but registration is required to ensure there are enough materials. Register by April 29.
