The International Owl Center opened its doors in 2015 as the only all-owl education center in the United States. It is an outgrowth of the success of the International Festival of Owls, held annually the first weekend in March in Houston, Minnesota. Because the Center is located in a small town, the community has gotten on the owl bandwagon. You can find 11 public owl sculptures, eight double-sided street banners featuring owl artwork from children around the world, the coffee shop is completely decked out with owls, and even the bar and hotel feature owl decorations. The Owl Center's mission is to make the world a better place for owls through education and research.
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The Univerisity of Wisconsin-La Crosse was founded in 1909, is one of the 13 four-year institutions in the University of Wisconsin System. UWL offers 102 undergraduate and 33 graduate programs, including two doctoral degree programs. UW-La Crosse is ranked the No. 3 public university among Best Regional Universities in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report. UWL is consistently one of two public Wisconsin universities listed on Kiplinger’s Top 100 Best Values.
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Viterbo University offers more than 40 academic programs (traditional and online) that prepare students for outstanding careers. Nationally-recognized bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs are offered in state-of-the art classrooms, science labs, and performance spaces. Students enjoy small class sizes that foster participation and benefit from generous scholarships that contribute to making a Viterbo education affordable. Founded by the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration, Viterbo stands apart because of its commitment to a values-based education.
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Local Organizing Committee
Karla Bloem
Executive Director International Owl Center Houston, MN |
Hein Bloem
Volunteer International Owl Center Houston, MN |
Markus Mika
Associate Lecturer in Biology University of Wisconsin La Crosse, WI |
Michael Alfieri
Professor of Biology & Assistant Dean Viterbo University La Crosse, WI |
