Messenger from the Arctic presented by Julie Zickefoose 

Who would ever expect to see a snowy owl at the Grand Central Mall? An immature male snowy owl caused a stir amongst birdwatchers and the public alike when it appeared for a week in December 2017. Julie Zickefoose relates the moving story of his star-crossed stay, observing both the owl and his instant fans. Julie herself was drawn into a web of connectivity that protected and ultimately rescued this precious visitor from the Arctic. If ever there were a feel-good wildlife story, this is it. Expect to learn painlessly about snowy owl biology and the art of wildlife rehabilitation, carried along on Zickefoose’s lively narrative and vivid images.

Brought to you through a partnership between the Washington County Public Library and the Campus Martius & Ohio River Museums.

This event takes place on Thursday, March 29 at 7 p.m. at the Campus Martius Museum.

The Campus Martius Museum located at 601 Second Street in Marietta. Parking is available in the lots off of St. Clair Street or at the Ohio River Museum on Front Street.