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 3-4 birds being 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: 60 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 Predators from the Sky Grades 1-12 to Adult Audience size: 60 Length: 45 min. Live birds of prey will help you discover their kinship with native wildlife and humans. Learn what makes raptors unique in the avian world and explore what actions can be taken to make a difference for wildlife and our environment. Choose one of our available topics or suggest your own! Topics include: Adaptations, Habitat, Endangered Species, Ecology, Native American Culture, Nocturnal Species, Diurnal Species and Urban species. Programs are designed to meet NC Standard Course of Study. Educational Standards Information Birds of the World Grades 1st-adult Audience size: Up to 200 Length: 45 min. Meet exotic, non-native birds of prey from all over the world. Soar to South America to meet one of the most elusive owls on the planet and glide to the Middle East on the wings of a falcon. We’ll take you around the globe in an hour’s time. Educational Standards Information Physics of Flight Grades 1st-adult Audience size: Up to 200 Length: 45 min. Our Physics of Flight program defies gravity and lets the imaginations of students take flight. Learn about the Bernoulli Principle, air foils, and adaptations while watching some of our residents on the wing. Students' spirits will soar with this amazing demonstration of flight. Educational Standards Information All of these programs are offered onsite at Carolina Raptor Center and offsite at your school location. 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.
