Winter Owl Prowls – What a Hoot! Feb. 5 and 11, 2015

It’s that time of year again - time to listen for owls at a woodlot near you! Shake off that cabin fever and enjoy an evening learning about the owls of Ontario, their adaptations, calls, and behaviour, presented by Caroline Biribauer, Outreach Coordinator with the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA).  


Weather permitting, participants will take a guided walk through the woods looking and listening for owls. 


“We’ve been hosting these winter Owl Prowls for many years now, and they have been selling out at our maximum capacity every year,” Biribauer says.  “To hear an owl hooting on a still winter’s night is nothing short of magical.  Then to be lucky enough to see one, that’s an experience with nature that one doesn’t soon forget.”

The public can choose between two Owl Prowl evenings: 

-Thursday, February 5, 2015:   7-9 pm at Camp Cedarwin Scout Camp
-Wednesday, February 11, 2015:  7-9 pm at Holiday Beach Conservation Area

The cost for each event is $5 per person, or $12/family.  Space is limited and pre-registration is required.  For the Camp Cedarwin Owl Prowl, please go to https://cedarwinowlprowl.eventbrite.ca.   For tickets for the Holiday Beach Owl Prowl, please go to http://owlprowlholidaybeach.eventbrite.ca. 

 

For more information, please contact Caroline at cbiribauer@erca.org or 519-776-5209, ext. 245.  Since 1973, the Essex Region Conservation Authority has served as a community-based organization dedicated to protecting, restoring and managing the natural resources of the Essex Region.






by Alan Halberstadt www.alanhalberstadt.com

Winter Bites Restaurant Week January 12 to 18, 2015

Winter is here and that means Winter Bites Restaurant Week is back!


During Winter Bites Restaurant Week, January 12 to January 18, 2015, diners can visit participating restaurants and indulge in a 3-course meal starting at only $10.


Participants can dine on prix-fixe menus with $10, $15, $25 or $35 options. Each restaurant will offer a unique Winter Bites menu where diners can select from a variety of appetizers, entrees and desserts.


“We're excited to once again be showcasing local eateries through Winter Bites Restaurant Week in what has become a highly anticipated event,” explains Adriano Ciotoli, co-owner of WindsorEats, a food and drink companion for Windsor-Essex. “The week not only gives customers great value at some of the regions favourite restaurants, but, it also provides an economic boost for those restaurants in what is traditionally a slower time.”


Participating including Oxley Estate Winery, Rino's Kitchen, Tropical Hut Phillipine Cuisine, Lorelei's Bistro and more! The Windsor Club will also be participating, opening their doors to the public for the week long event.


Winter Bites Restaurant Week is more than just dinner!

This year, enjoy unique events as part of the Winter Bites festivities. On Saturday, January 17, join in on a Drinks of Walkerville walking prior to a dinner out. The Drinks of Walkerville tour was recently selected as an Ontario Signature Experience.

Also, Mezzo Ristorante & Lounge is hosting a Vegan Brunch on Sunday, January 18 as part of the Winter Bites festivities to complement their vegan options throughout the week.

A complete listing of participating restaurants and menus can be found at www.winterbites.ca


Guests are encouraged to use the #WinterBites2015 hashtag on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.


Reservations are recommended to ensure a seating upon your arrival. The meals are per person and do not include beverages, taxes or tip.




by Alan Halberstadt www.alanhalberstadt.com