An Experience AwaitsTake a walk on the wild side at Carolina Raptor Center's Raptor Trail. Our eagles, vultures, hawks, and falcons are waiting to say hello. Check out our calendar for weekly event schedules.More...
Creating Wonder In Children And AdultsCatch wonder by the tail with our formal and informal education programs. Children 3 to 93 will delight the science and natural history of 38 raptor species and how they have inspired human invention.More...
Conserving Birds One At A TimeStaff and volunteers at this hidden hospital in the woods treats over 900 injured and orphaned birds a year – more than any other US raptor center. Over 70% are released back into the wild!More...
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Formal Education Programs Bus-fulls of school children walk the Raptor Trail every year. Photo by Michele Miller Houck.About this imageEvery child is born a naturalist. His eyes are, by nature, open to the glories of the stars, the beauty of the flowers, and the mystery of life. – R. Search Carolina Raptor Center offers formal education programs to fit the needs of all grade levels. Formal education programs are geared toward schools, day cares, camps, and other education facilities and feature multiple animal ambassadors presented in a structured program format. Education programs last an average of 45 minutes. If you are looking for information on bringing Carolina Raptor Center to your offsite event, please follow this link. Your first step is to complete the online Program Reservation form here. What kind of program is right for your group? How much will it cost? How do I begin? Please refer to this document for frequently asked questions about Education Programs. Formal Education Program Offerings Tiny Talon Tales Grades Pre-K-Kindergarten Audience size: 50/program (including adults) Length: 30-45 min. Let your students’ imaginations soar! Children will spread their wings as they listen to stories of raptors and see them come alive. Meet 2 feathered friends, hear a raptor-themed book, and explore a touch table full of feathers and fur. Educational Standards Information Raptors that Inspire Grades 1-12 Audience size: 50/program (including adults) or up to 200 in an assembly style program Length: 45 min. Birds have captured the imagination of humans for thousands of years. You see this in art, science, and culture throughout the world. Carolina Raptor Center seeks to connect to students through formal education programs that inspire them to delve deeper into topics as diverse as natural history, the physics of flight, migration patterns, ecology, mythology, art, Native American culture, falconry and much more. Educational Standards Information These programs are offered onsite at Carolina Raptor Center and offsite at your school location. To add a little more excitment to your program onsite, you can substitute an eagle, a flight bird or a vulture (a fan favorite) for an additional fee. More info on Field Trips to Carolina Raptor Center. More info on Offsite Programs. See what it is like to have CRC come to your school, library or other organization. Read this story.
