Special events
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© Joël Escallier |
Star gazing evening When? August 2021 Schedule: More information coming soon Rates: Want a magnificent place to watch for shooting stars? See the sky shine? Then you are invited to come over to the Chouette à Voir! rehabilitation site in Saint-Jude for an evening of meteor showers observation. ocated in the heart of the country, far from big city lights and pollution, this is an ideal place put your feet up and tilt your head back. Bring along a lawn chair, blanket and a small flashlight to guide your way. Evening activities will include a guided walk through the woods to visit the owl aviaries, a topic-oriented presentation and plenty of star gazing opportunities. Pehaps we will be serenated by an owl concert.
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©Audrey Maynard |
Les artistes s'invitent à Chouette à voir! When? September 2021 Schedule : More information coming soon Rates : For these special days, arts, birds of prey and nature awaits! The schedule includes local artists exhibition booths under the theme of birds of prey, live artistic demonstrations, activities for the kids, visit of the aviairies and presentations of live birds of prey at 11 AM and 2 PM. A silent auction is organised in collaboration with the artists, which will be offering their amazing pieces of arts. All the money from the auction will be donated to help UQROP. A colorful week end awaits!
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© Carl Salvail |
Halloween When? October 30, 2021 Rates: More details coming soon
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© Guy Fitzgerald |
March Break Activity Days When? February 27 to March 7, 2021 Rates: More details coming soon During the spring school break in March, bring the family to Chouette à Voir! It is a great opportunity to have access to the rehabilitation site during wintertime. Stroll along the forest paths to find presentation aviaries housing our ambassador birds of prey, visit the rehabilitation complex, bring along your snowshoes or a toboggan to enjoy the snow. On both Saturday evenings, join us on a nocturnal safari accompanied by night owls! Enjoy the cool evening air while listening for the calls of the wild, and then warm yourselfby the fire. Dress for the chill, a small flashlight might be a fun addition.
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Your classroom, here at Chouette à voir!
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© Mylène Dumesnil |
When: From the end of May to the end of June (before regular seasonal opening that starts on the St-Jean-Baptist week-end) and from the beginning of the school year in September to the end of October. Grave level: every age group, from pre-school onward Chouette à voir! is a great learning experience that allows students to enjoy the fascinating world of raptors!
Located at 875, rang Salvail Sud, Saint-Jude. (Map) Early booking is recommended, give us a call or send an email! |
Special Activities, available on request
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Flash nature-aile Photo shoot, our ambassadors at your service When? Saturday mornings, during the summer, reservation required Where: At the Chouette à Voir! rehabilitation site Cost : $95 for 2 hours (includes entry fee for the day) The UQROP ambassadors are very photogenic! A unic opportunity to capture some great features that birds of prey found here in Quebec have to offer. We present several 'models' in a natural setting. A minimum of 2 participants is required for the shooting session to occur, reservations and a deposit are required.
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«Serres»-toi de ta tête! Birds of prey of Quebec, an identification workshop When? Saturday after-noons, during the summer, reservation required Where: At the Chouette à Voir! rehabilitation site Cost: $50 (includes entry fee for the day) Get to know our native species of birds of prey, learn how to identify them, take a closer look at all the nuances each spiecies offers. The UQROP biologists have prepared a unic workshop for bird of prey lovers and connaisseurs of all levels. A minimum of 4 participants is required for the workshop to occur, reservations and a small deposit are required. |
