CWC
has been presenting different educational programs to classrooms, clubs,
and other groups since 1989. Through these presentations we teach about
wildlife behavior and natural history, and share tips on co-existing with
the wild animals in our communities. There are several non-releasable
birds of prey in our program to give people a chance to see a raptor up
close.
The birds in our program may include turkey vultures, kestrels, barn owls, and great horned owls. Due to crippling injuries, these birds would not be able to fend for themselves in the wild if released, but they all have temperaments amenable to participating in the education program. They also act as foster parents to orphans of their own species. Meet Our Education Birds
Presentations
cover one or more of the following areas:
Wildlife rehabilitation: Includes discussions of what wildlife rehabilitation is, what to do when you find an injured or orphaned wild animal, and how to prevent animals from becoming injured. Includes live birds of prey.
What
is a Raptor?: Addresses concepts of biology, ecology, and natural history
of birds of prey. Includes live birds of prey.
Raptor Form and Function: Addresses concepts of raptor anatomy, physiology, and physics. Includes handling bird skeletons and feathers, and includes live birds of prey.
Those Amazing Barn Owls: Addresses concepts of predator/prey relationships, mathematics, and scientific process. Discusses economic value of the barn owl. Includes live barn owl.
Living With Wildlife: Discusses how to humanely resolve conflicts between people and "nuisance wildlife", and offers suggestions for how to peacefully co-exist with the animals in our community.
Presentations
can be tailored to any kind of group, from preschoolers to elders, from ecology
classes to garden clubs. The length of a presentation depends on the group age.
Presentation fees depend on the group size with a $50 minimum. All proceeds
from educational presentations help provide food and medical treatment for injured
and orphaned wildlife, as well as helping with the upkeep of cages and buildings.
Contact CWC to schedule or with questions regarding the education programs.
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