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15/07/2025

WOO HOO! We had a hoot presenting our 'Secret Life of Powerful Owls' show at the amazing Highforest Discovery Centre at West Pennant Hills yesterday as part of their free school holiday program. It’s always a pleasure and a privilege to entertain and educate kids and their carers about this amazing threatened apex species. Many thanks to Georgia W and the team! xoxo Mikey 🦉❤🌳🎼PS - and that takes our fundraising for Sydney Wildlife Rescue and BirdLife Australia's Powerful Owl Project and other wildlife organisations to $16,167!

08/07/2025

The Secret life of Powerful Owls presented at Macquarie University Junior Science Academy today - 24 brilliant young local scientists for the future Mikey the Powerful Owlet

17/06/2025

WOO HOO! We’re super excited to be back presenting our ‘Secret Life of Powerful Owls’ show as part of the winter school holiday program at the Highforest Discovery Centre by Mirvac at West Pennant Hills on Monday 14 July 2025 from 10am to 11am. It’s guaranteed to be a hoot and a great opportunity for kids to learn about our amazing Powerful Owls and investigate the unique educational space at the Discovery Centre. Our friends at Sydney Wildlife Rescue are also presenting ‘Wildlife Wonders’ on Thursday 17 July 2025 from 10am to 10.45am. You can check out the range of other interesting programs and register on this link. Catch you there! 🦉❤️🌳🎼 https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/winter-school-holidays-at-highforest-by-mirvac-4356533

05/06/2025

Always an enthusiastic audience for The Secret Life of Powerful Owl presentation (Beecroft, Cheltenham, North Epping Powerful Owls) - McQuoin Park Residential Aged Care Wahroonga:

05/06/2025

WOO HOO – IT’S WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY! We had a hoot presenting an encore performance of ‘The Secret Life of Powerful Owls’ show to the lovely residents, family, friends and staff of McQuoin Aged Care in Waitara. Our thanks for their generous support with the proceeds of their recent Mother’s Day raffle taking our fundraising total for Sydney Wildlife Rescue, BirdLife Australia’s Powerful Owl Project and other wildlife charities to $15,717! xoxo Mikey 🦉❤🌳🎼🙏

04/06/2025

WOO HOO! It's never too early to think about activities for the winter school holidays. We'll be back at Macquarie University's Junior Science Academy on Tuesday 8 July to present our 'Secret Life of Powerful Owls' show as part of the Bird Time Lucky session for grades 2-3. Plus there a lots of other cool programs to educate and entertain your wise little owlets - what a hoot! Bookings open on Tuesday. xoxo Mikey 🦉❤🌳👩‍🎓https://www.mq.edu.au/about/campus-services/children-and-youth/school-holiday-programs/junior-science-academy/holiday-programs

19/05/2025

***CANCELLED DUE TO PREDICTED BAD WEATHER - BUT WE'LL BE BACK ON 28 AUGUST*** WOO HOO! Mark the Macquarie University autumn markets in your calendar for this Thursday 22 May from 1pm to 6pm in the Central Courtyard. We’ll have our regular ‘Secret Life of Powerful Owl’ stall with our mascot ‘Budawa’, lots of educational material and live music from Michael. Should be a hoot with great artisan stalls to browse including food, drink, arts & crafts, activities and a free screening of Moana 2 at 6pm. Catch you there! xoxo Mikey 🦉❤️🌳🎼🎪

17/03/2025

***Hazard reduction burn: Byles Creek Valley area*** Please stay safe and watch out for displaced wildlife. 🙏🦉❤️🌳

Please be advised that the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), in conjunction with the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) and Fire and Rescue NSW, is planning to conduct a hazard reduction burn in Lane Cove National Park, Pennant Hills on Tuesday 18 to Thursday 20 March 2025.

The planned burn is in bushland surrounding Pennant Hills Park, Britannia Street and Blackbutt Avenue, bordered by Byles Creek to the south, Kurrajong Street/Mambara Track to the east. Tracks and Trails closed will include Pennant Hills Trail, Day Trail, Byles Creek, Kurrajong and Mambara walking tracks.

Residents should expect increased traffic in the vicinity of the burn and be aware that there will be smoke in the area, so keep doors and windows closed.

Residents should also:
👉 Keep outdoor furniture under cover to prevent ember burns
👉 Retract pool covers to prevent ember damage
👉 Remove washing from clotheslines
👉 Ensure pets have a protected area
👉 Obey the instructions of traffic controllers and emergency services
👉 Keep away from burns for their own safety
👉Reduce outdoor activities if smoke levels are high and you have asthma or a lung condition

🌥This burn will depend on suitable weather conditions. If weather conditions are unfavourable on the planned days, this notice will remain valid and the burn will be rescheduled for following days.

🖱For more information and updates, visit the NSW NPWS website alerts and closures page: www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au

16/03/2025

WOO HOO! Are you a night owl and losing sleep over how to entertain your kids during the April school holidays?
Macquarie University Junior Science/Creative Academy has a great range of programs which might help cure your insomnia.
Michael Bianchino & Georgia Cameron are eggscited to present a full day ‘Book Illustration: Secret Life of Powerful Owls’ program for year 3 to 6 students on Tuesday 15 April.
In conjunction with two talented local artists, Melony Smirniotis & Jo Goodchild, children will create pastel illustrations of Powerful Owls, native wildlife and their habitat.
Claws-crossed, your child's image could be used in Michael & Georgia’s third book to be published later this year, with all book profits to Sydney Wildlife Rescue & BirdLife Australia’s Powerful Owl Project.
This is a special one-off event opportunity with limited spaces, so be ready to book this Tuesday 18 March to avoid disappointment. It’s going to be a HOOT! More information in the comments below. Catch you there! xoxo Mikey 🦉❤🌳🎨

01/03/2025

27/02/2025

WOO HOO! Great day at Macquarie University Summer Market! Thanks to Michael, Liz, Robyn and Ana. Raising funds and awareness for Sydney Wildlife Rescue and BirdLife Australia. Where are all the candidates in Sydney's North West for the upcoming federal election reaching out to volunteer community groups saving wildlife and the environment - missing in action??? 🦉❤🌳