Oatland Wildlife Leaders (OWLs)
Join Oatland's team and gain valuable volunteer experience while developing a deeper understanding of wildlife and environmental conservation. Learn about Oatland’s animal collection and share your knowledge through outreach programs and various events as you sharpen your public speaking and workplace skills.
The Oatland Wildlife Leaders program (OWL) is offered to rising 8th through 12th graders. This multi-year, progressive program builds on material with each session. OWL participants are expected to complete the first two sessions. Once the certificate of completion has been earned, the option to advance to the third session is available.
Session 1
(September - October)
Screech Owl "Becoming a Trail Docent"
Session 2
(November - December)
Barred Owl "Animal Care and Husbandry"
Session 3
(February - May)
Great Horned Owl "Citizen Science and Independent Projects"