Owl Nesting Box

Are you new to woodworking or maybe never tried but always wanted to? Then check out this Community Class that builds an Owl Nesting Box in only a few hours. This class is perfect for beginners, couples or nature enthusiasts alike.

Taught by Tim Webb

A screech owl looking out of the round hole of a cedar nesting box
Skill level
Absolute Beginner
Age
18 and up
Materials
IncludedAll material is included with this course.
Where
1600 W Stassney Lane, Austin
Tuition
$60

About the class

Owl Nesting Box

A member of Travis Audubon will be at this class to provide information on how to install your screech owl box, including the optimal timing and placement for best results.

A fun, evening class with other enthusiasts to construct your own owl box. These boxes are great for attracting owls to nest in your yard and for providing them a safe haven. In this beginner class, you will learn to measure, mark, cut (miter saw) and assemble (drill, countersink, and screw) a beautiful owl box (commercial value $75-$100) while listening to tunes and smelling the cedar aroma. Each student will walk away with their very own owl box and instructions on how to hang it and where. All material is included with this course. Already have an owl box? These make excellent gifts and you will be lending a helping hand to our local habitat.

What are Community Classes?

Community Classes are focused on growing the woodworking community, teaching basic woodworking skills and increasing access to tools and wood. These classes are run by skilled volunteers and build 1 small project completed in only a few hours. The class sizes are kept small and the number of tools used is limited. Each student signs their own waiver, and you can add seats for friends when you book.

Students in the school's shop holding up the owl boxes they built
Cedar pickets beside two finished owl nesting boxes

What to bring

If you have any of these tools please bring them but we have plenty that you can borrow as well.

  • Pencil and paper
  • Measuring tape (8' to 12')
  • Combination Square
  • Eye protection
  • Hearing protection
  • Dust protection
  • Water Bottle
Two baby screech owls side by side
A baby owl inside a nesting box

Book a seat

Your seat at the bench.

A few short steps: pick your date, tell us about you, sign the waiver, pay. One booking covers every session.

ClassCommunity Class: Owl Nesting Box
Tuition, per seat$60

Booking for a partner or friend too? Add seats as you book. Each student signs the waiver from a link we email.

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One booking covers every session of the class.

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Our refund policy, at a glance.

What you get back depends on how far ahead of class you cancel. Send your cancellation in writing. Phone calls, texts and comments don't count.

60 or more days before100%

of your payment refunded, less the 5% cancellation fee.

31–59 days before50%

of your payment refunded, less the 5% cancellation fee.

0–30 days beforeNo refund

Missing all or part of a class counts as a cancellation.

Why we hold to itClass income pays staff and instructors, buys lumber and keeps the lights on. We run on a tight margin, and this policy protects the school.

If the school cancelsIf we cancel a class, every student gets a full refund.

The whole policyRead it in full on our Refund Policy page.