Winter Photo Events

Hoo's Woods "Owlidays" Photo Events

Celebrate the season in true Owliday spirit with this extraordinary opportunity to photograph some of nature’s most captivating owls. This special event features our Snowy Owl, Great Gray Owl, Saw-whet Owl, Screech Owls, Great Horned Owl, and Barred Owl.

Due to high demand, we’re offering two identical sessions please sign up for only one, as the birds and settings will be the same for each. This is an outdoor event, weather dependent, make sure you are available for the back-up date as well.

Session Options:

Saturday December 6 (backup weather date: Sunday, December 7) Time 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Registration Here https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=S3XCMU2LT2HJN
Wednesday December 10 (backup weather date: Thursday, December 11)
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Registration Here https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=RWMJ2PVYGFBJS
Location: Hoo’s Woods, near Whitewater (address provided in registration)
Fee: $150 per person
Pre-registration required – space is limited!
With the beauty of winter you’ll have the perfect setting to capture each owl’s unique personality and striking features. Whether you’re a seasoned photographer or simply passionate about wildlife, this experience promises unforgettable images and memories.

Please allow 24 hours for confirmation and location details.
The birds will be wearing their required safety equipment (anklets and jesses). Photographers must bring a digital camera — no cell phones permitted — and maintain a minimum distance of 25 feet from the birds at all times. Participants will not be handling the birds. Ages 16 and older only; no unregistered guests, please.

This is one of our largest fundraising events of the year, with all proceeds directly supporting the care of our resident and rehabilitating raptors. The event is weather-dependent for the safety and comfort of the birds. Cancellation policy: Cancellations made less than 48 hours before the event are non-refundable.

Our Mission

Hoo's Woods, founded in 1998, is a non-profit 501 (C)(3) raptor education and rehabilitation center located near Milton, in Southern Wisconsin. Our mission is to inform and educate through the schools, scouts, community organizations, and general public regarding wildlife and habitat. We rescue and rehabilitate birds of prey.

Education

Interested in attending or scheduling a live raptor education program? Click here to learn more. You may also contact Dianne at 608-883-2795, email at falco5@ticon.net, or download one of our brochures.

Our Sponsors

Thank you to the following foundations and corporations for their support!

We Energies Foundation, Vitech Int'l, Alliant Energy Foundation, MGE Foundation, Hang Glide Wisconsin, Partners for Wildlife, James Holland Charitable Fund, Shackelford Family Foundation, Tallgrass Prairies, Inc., American Family Insurance Colleen Frentzel Agency, Handy Art, Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin and Marling Lumber We apologize for any ommissions.