Hello science fans!
We have teamed up with a very special guest to bring you this educational interview! One of our staff, Gabby Lorge, used to be a summer student at the Saskatchewan Burrowing Owl Interpretive Centre (SBOIC). In this video, Gabby interviews her former boss and friend, Lori Johnson. Lori introduces us to Cricket, one of the Burrowing Owls that lives at the SBOIC!
Lori has worked as the Owl Coordinator at the Centre since 2010 so she knows everything and anything about owls. Her passion for them is contagious. Catch the love for these adorable creatures and learn about them with us in a unique way!
What is the SBOIC?
The Saskatchewan Burrowing Owl Interpretive Centre (SBOIC) first opened its doors to the public in July 1997. Ever since then the Centre has been dedicated to raising public awareness about Canada’s endangered species, specifically, the Burrowing Owl and their prairie habitat.
SBOIC is a non-profit organization and their work is funded entirely by public donations and grants. The Centre’s mandate is to promote conservation through education, eco-tourism and stewardship. They do this through in-house tours and displays as well as a traveling component known as Owls on Tour. This educational programming is highlighted by the involvement of several hand-raised, imprinted Burrowing Owls as well as a small group of wild, non-releasable owls that are part of their permanent collection!