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The mission of the International Festival of Owls is to:

- spark a personal connection to owls and the environments we share with them

- provide financial support for the Houston Nature Center

- stimulate tourism in the Houston area.

 

 

 

International Owl Coloring Contest

Entries due 1 February 2012

All you have to do is color or draw a picture of an owl of any kind and mail it to us! You can print off a picture from the internet find one in a coloring book to color, or you can draw your own picture.  All entries will be used to decorate the businesses throughout Houston during the Owl Festival.

CONTEST RULES:

-One picture per child

-Include on front of picture:
Name, age, city, state/country

-The entry from the farthest away will receive a Festival of Owls magnet 

-All pictures, both American and international, are entered into a drawing for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes as follows:

1st place - “Snowy Owls: Whoo Are They?” by Ansley Watson Ford and Denver Holt"

2nd place - Hand painted leather Great Gray Owl pin

3rd place - Set of 16 North American owl stickers

All winners will also receive a free kids admission button to the Festival.

Entries should be mailed to:

International Festival of Owls
P O Box 731
Houston, MN 55943

USA
Attention: Connie

 

Other Kids Activities:

Image

© Charles C. Kessler

When you get your face painted at the Festival of Owls, you don't just get an owl painted on your cheek--you turn into an owl!  Even adults can get their faces painted. Cost is $1/person.

 

Image

© Alan Stankevitz

For the more crafty, we have a variety of owl crafts available for you to make and do.

Saturday, March 3, 2012 from 11:00-3:00, and Sunday, March 4, 2011 from 11:00 - 2:30, elementary school

There is no charge for the children's activities except face painting which is $1/person, but an admission button is required.

 

 

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Please note that some activities require pre-registration and separate fees.  These are noted on the individual activity pages, the schedule page, and when registering.