Replace Two Eastern Screech Owl Nest Boxes
Scout – Kathryn Tate, 1857G
This Eagle project is a great example of youth leadership in action and helping out the owls that call our Preserve home. Kathryn led a conservation project to build and install new Eastern Screech Owl nest boxes in Spring Creek Forest Preserve. After old boxes became unusable, the scout organized volunteers – including other scouts and families – to gather materials, construct, and properly install the new boxes.
The project emphasizes planning, teamwork, and safety, with all steps carefully documented and overseen. We hope the new owl houses will be used by our local owls for nesting in the spring.
Old box. One of two new boxes installed.
