Carolina Raptor Center's environmental education programs complement North Carolina Standard Course of Study curriculum standards; a detailed listing of these ties is available.

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Our traveling and on-site education programs:

Predators From The Sky
All Ages

Live birds of prey 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. Feathered Fables
Pre K-Kindergarten (4 and 5 year olds)

Let your students' imaginations soar! We'll share stories of raptors and introduce you to the real thing. You will learn about these amazing birds while enjoying traditional tales and a hands-on experience with our touch table. Tiny Talon Tales
Pre K (3 year olds)

During this 30 minute interactive program, children will spread their wings as they learn what it’s like to be a barred owl.  Children will be fascinated by their encounter with a live barred owl and will giggle as they pet a furry rat!  The program includes a touch table full of real owl wings, feathers, feet, etc., and ends with a familiar song to help children review what they’ve learned. 

Habitat Is Where It's At
Grades 1-2

Animals and humans need four basic components of habitat: food, water, shelter, and space. Learn how raptors native to the Carolinas use different environments to survive and reproduce.

Birds in the City
Grades 3-4

Explore the diversity of raptor species found within a bustling metropolis. Learn how birds like the peregrine falcon, barred owl, and red tailed hawk have adapted to make home a place that includes skyscrapers and traffic. Explore principles of adaptations, animal behavior, and human impact.

Amazing Adaptations
Grades 3-5

Using live birds, explore the characteristics that hawks and owls use to be successful hunters. Feathers, skulls and other parts provide a "hands on" opportunity to examine some of these adaptations. What's the Danger in Endangered?
Grades 6-8

What causes an animal to go extinct? What can we do to stop it? Learn the impact we have on raptors and other animals and what's being done to help them. Your group will gain an understanding of the connections within nature and our place in it. Raptor Ecology
Middle School - High School - Adults

This engaging program uses live raptors to explore principles of energy flow, biodiversity, natural selection, abiotic/biotic interactions and pollution sensitivity, while inviting students to examine the role humans play in the environment. Raptors In Native American Culture
High school-adults

Indians use their oral tradition of storytelling to preserve knowledge and instruct their children in Native American beliefs. A live hawk and owl, along with feathers and Indian artifacts, help to bring Indian tales alive and demonstrate the role of raptors in Native American traditions. On the Wing
All Ages

Eagles, hawks and falcons have special adaptations, allowing them to hunt efficiently during daylight hours. Meet several diurnal birds and learn about their specialized hunting techniques. Silent Hunters
All Ages

Meet live, native owls of the Carolinas and learn about a raptor's life in the wild. Explore the origins and interpretation of owl behavior in stories and myths from cultures around the world, and gain knowledge about our human tendency to fear and mistrust what we do not understand.

Our Soaring Symbol
All Ages

What does the bald eagle mean to our country, and why is the golden eagle called the "Thunderbird?" Meet two of our resident eagles up close and learn about their incredible natural history.

Look for this exciting new program to be added soon!

Eagle Journeys
Carolina Raptor Center will soon offer a year-long curriculum to open the eyes of fifth graders to environmental stewardship and conservation. The Eagle Tracking Curriculum uses scientific data to present key concepts of the Standard Course of Study, while at the same time introducing students to environmental concerns in the world around them. Follow the journeys of Len and Lola, two bald eagles hatched in captivity at Carolina Raptor Center and released into the freedom of the wild. This all-inclusive curriculum will include lessons, activity sheets, games, and visual aids for teachers.