News from Ontario’s Niagara Parks Commission
Niagara Falls, Ontario, November 25th, 2015 – The Niagara Parks Commission is pleased to present “Hoot for the Holidays,” a new family-friendly educational exhibit, featuring a variety of Owls and other birds of prey along with its own stunning Owl Butterflies, at its Butterfly Conservatory this holiday season.
A wonderful way to celebrate these gifts of nature, and of the great outdoors, the exhibit will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., each Saturday, from November 28th to January 2nd.
Join local conservationists David and Kim Gibson as they introduce these beautiful Sky-Hunters or birds of prey and educate us all about their habits, unique abilities and the importance of habitat conservation. Visitors will then have an opportunity to experience and learn more about the Owl Butterflies that call the Conservatory their home and learn how they got their special name.
As well, join us this Saturday November 28 and Sunday November 29, as Home Depot and the Winter Festival of Lights, will be hosting a holiday themed, “Home Depot Kids Workshop”.
Located on the grounds of the Botanical Gardens, near the entrance to the Butterfly Conservatory, the workshop will be taking place from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., both days. Winter Festival of Lights volunteers and the Misty Kids will be on-site to assist children as they build their own holiday stacking blocks.
A journey through the tropic-like surroundings of Niagara Park’s Butterfly Conservatory
The fully accessible Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory is located at 2565 Niagara Parkway, on the grounds of the Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens and School of Horticulture. The new exhibit is included with regular paid admission. For detailed information on the Conservatory, its hours of operation, admission and parking rates, as well as NPC’s attraction packages, please visit www.niagaraparks.com.
About the Gibson Family and Sky-Hunters
David and Kim Gibson along with their twin daughters, Sarah and Kailey bring realism to all their Bird of Prey presentations while at the same time promoting and educating people about the importance of habitat conservation to the survival of these stunning creatures. The Gibson family showcase Falconry Birds of Prey that are all born in captivity, socialized and trained. The birds they work with are from different habitats around the world. This brings attention to the conservation of all species of creatures living and continually adapting to the ever changing Earth. Their hope is to encourage responsibility and appreciation of nature, which in turn encourages future generations to make wise environmental decisions for the continued survival all Sky-Hunters.
About The Niagara Parks Commission
NPC is committed to a vision of Ontario’s Niagara Parks as one that Preserves a rich heritage, Conserves natural wonders, and Inspires people world-wide. Founded in 1885, The Niagara Parks Commission is an Operational Enterprise Agency of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport. Its mission is to protect the natural and cultural heritage along the Niagara River for the enjoyment of visitors while maintaining financial self-sufficiency.
For more about Ontario’s Niagara Parks Commission and what it has on the go for the public to enjoy visit www.niagaraparks.com .
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