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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Take A Field Trip To CRC Educator Colleen Roddick works with Trinity Episcopal 5th graders on a bird feeder project. Photo by Michele Miller Houck.About this imageOnly as a child's awareness and reverence for the wholeness of life are developed can his humanity to his own kind reach its full development. – Rachel Carson You’ll love coming to us! By far the best way to experience the raptors of Carolina Raptor Center is by coming to see them in their natural habitat. Our location inside Latta Nature Preserve is a perfect setting to get kids out of the classroom and up close and personal with nature. Our on-site education program offers your class an opportunity to see birds of prey up close, while one of our skilled educators teaches your students about these incredible birds. 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. Ready to get started? Complete the online Program Reservation form here. On-site Education Program Details $10.00 per person; includes all adult attendees and children 4 and older Programs can be scheduled on the following days and times: March 1 - October 31: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday at 10:00, 10:15 or 10:30 a.m. OR 1:30, 1:45, or 2:00 pm November 1 - February 28: Wednesday and Thursday at 10:00, 10:15 or 10:30 a.m. OR 1:30, 1:45, or 2:00 pm For every 10 children, you are required to have one adult chaperone. A maximum of 60 attendees total can fit in our onsite programs at a time. A deposit of 50% of the program fee is required within two weeks of booking to confirm your program or event. The balance is due before your program date. If you fail to show for your program without notifying us, you will be charged the full program fee.
