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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In-Kind Giving Medical Coordinator Carly Smith reads an X-ray off of the digital system provided as an in-kind gift from Novant Health.About this imageI know what I have given you... I do not know what you have received. – Antonio Porchia Donate Goods or services to CRC and get a tax deduction! Carolina Raptor Center has many areas that are in need of in-kind donations that will help us achieve our mission. Please see the list below for specific needs in each department. If have a specific good or service you would like to inquire about that is not listed, please contact Director of Marketing & Development, Kris Cole, or by calling (704) 875-6521 x204. Please start with our convenient Amazon Wish List here. Medical Supplies Vicryl suture material, braided, taper needle or cutting needle - 4-0 to 6-0 Clear autoclave pouches and autoclave tape “Tegaderm” or “Duoderm” wound dressings Gauze squares - 2x2, 4x4 Non-absorbent dressings - “Telfa” Elastic bandage material - “Vet wrap” / “Coflex” Collagen dressing “Fibracol” Spinal Needles – 20 or 22 GA, 1 ½ “ long Hypodermic needles - 27 GA to 18 GA 1 cc, 10 cc, 35 cc and 60 cc syringes Sporanox - solution or capsules Calcium EDTA and DMSA for lead chelation Ciprofloxacin\Enrofloxacin tabs or injectable solution Augmentin\Clavamox tablets Meloxicam oral suspension (1.5 mg/ml) Surgical gloves – sterile, sizes 7 ½ and 8 Exam gloves, non-sterile - all sizes Any/all ophthalmic medications Voriconazole Blue or green surgical towels Cleaning/Maintenenace Supplies Liquid hand soap Laundry detergent - liquid high efficiency Spray bottles Liquid dish soap Scrubbing pads/brushes Masking tape – 1” & 2” Duct tape Bleach Trash bags – tall kitchen and 30 gallon or larger Mop heads Acetone 50’ & 75’ garden hoses, 5/8” size Garden hose nozzles Ziploc bags – any size Mr. Clean Magic Eraser mop head Administrative Stackable chairs - no upholstery, black only Serving pieces – pottery Visitor Experience Supplies Windows 8 tablets Trash Bags - large Paper Towels Whiteboard Markers (new) Other Heavy duty scissors Dry dog food China markers/Grease pens Card stock – any color 5-minute epoxy 2” & 3.5” star-drive exterior screws Large U-nails 1x4, 2x2, 2x4 and 2x6 treated lumber, 8’ and up 4x4 treated lumber posts Landscape timbers Chain link fencing & 1” x 2” (or similar) welded wire Corrugated fiberglass panels Rebar And, Carolina Raptor Center can always use monetary donations! Did you know? $25 feeds an Eastern Screech Owl for a month $50 feeds a Bald Eagle for one month $100 replaces 10 broken trail ties $250 provides an education program for a class of 30 schoolchildren $500 cares for a raptor orphan for three months to release $1,000 underwrites the medical care of a raptor hit by a car Donate Now!
