Ocala’s Programs in the Parks continues this week with a free session at a local park where visitors will learn about owls and bats.
The first installment of the program will take place on Friday, January 10, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Heritage Nature Conservancy, which is located at 2005 NE 3rd Street in Ocala.
All ages are welcome to come out and learn about owls and bats. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own blankets and/or chairs.
Future programs are as follows:
- Wilderness safety and s’mores, January 12, at Fort King National Historic Landmark
- Owls and bats, February 21, at Heritage Nature Conservancy
- Astronomy night, March 1, Ocala Regional Sportsplex
- Gators, gophers, and geckos, March 15, at Heritage Nature Conservancy
- Owls and bats, March 21, at Heritage Nature Conservancy
- Tree-mendous trees, April 26, at Scott Springs
- May the Fish be with you, May 4, Tuscawilla Park
For more information on any of these programs, call (352) 629-2489.