Area residents will have the chance to go on an Owl Prowl Friday night.

Lincoln Trail Homestead State Park and Memorial in western Macon County will host the Owl Prowl at the Railsplitter Pavilion Friday at 7pm.

The program will discuss the beliefs held by pioneers about owls, listening for their eerie calls, learn what they eat, understand their silent flight, and learn about their talons.  There will also be live owls from the Illinois Raptor Center.  Attendees are encouraged to Bring your flashlights if you want to search for owls after the program.

The event is co-sponsored by the Friends of Lincoln Trail Homestead State Park and Memorial and Decatur Audubon.        

The park is about 10 miles straight west of Decatur. Take Route 36 past Harristown to Lincoln Trail Memorial Parkway; go south four miles. The park is on the east side of the road.

For more information contact:  Melody Arnold at melody2a@hotmail.com