Storytime with Ellen Kalish, November 15, 2025 - Barnes & Noble in Kingston
Kick off the holiday season with a special story about Rockefeller the Christmas Owl! Local author and bird rehabilitator Ellen Kalish will be stopping by to delight us with the story of one of her more famous rescues. She may even bring a special guest! We wonder who-who could it be?
Christmas Owl Meet & Greet, December 7, 2025 - Greenwich Botanical Gardens
Join us for an exciting afternoon at GBC with Ravensbeard Wildlife Center to meet and learn about native owls and wildlife. Ellen Kalish is the author of the children's book Rocky the Christmas Owl and the licensed wildlife rehabilitator who treated and released the saw-whet owl rescued from the 2020 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree. There will be a book signing after the program, pre-sale is recommended. $20/book.
*Registration Required. Free/GBC Family Membership | $15/Non-member
Meet the Team
A few of the habitants at Ravensbeard are birds that cannot be released, they now serve on our educational team. Through customized educational programs, and in person [or Zoom] presentations, meet the raptors. Learn about their natural history, habitat, unique hunting styles and the story of how they came to be with us.
These birds are not pets and are wild in their hearts. Every bird of prey has been vetted to see if they will tolerate education. Some do not.
We treat them with the utmost respect and value the chance to be able to admire them and learn about their natural wonder.
Our global climate is in peril. Learn to live a sustainable lifestyle through the eyes of birds. Each of us can make a difference by choosing a few new lifestyle choices. The ripple effect begins in our backyard.
Call or text for availability and suggested donation. 845.901.0633
Certificate of Insurance on request Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator, Class ll
Special Purpose Education/Exhibit Falconry - General NYSDEC and Federal Permits
