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 email us or by call (704) 875-6521. Please start with our convenient Amazon Wish List. 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!