Woodside residents: Learn how to build an owl box on November 15

On Sunday, November 15, 2026, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm, Woodside residents are invited to come to the Woodside Environment & Open Space Committee’s Autumn Event on  keeping Woodside Pesticide Free to learn  about how to build an Owl Box and attract owls to their property.

Adult barn owls typically consume 3 to 4 rodents per night (such as mice, voles or small rats) although some species or brooding parents can catch up to 10 to 12 rodents per night when feeding chicks.

The presentation takes place at Independence Hall, 2955 Woodside Road. Doors open at 1:30 pm.

The guest speaker is John Gallagher who has built many owl boxes both for his property and his neighbors. He will explain the easy step-by-step process of building an Owl Box and attendees will receive a link for instructions on how to build their own box.

Photo courtesy town of Woodside