Ravensbeard at the Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum on Saturday, 9/12 at 2pm
Meet and learn about raptors at our Birds of Prey: The Science of Birds in Flight program! Held in the museum pavilion, meet a variety of raptors and learn about their natural habitats, discover their unique features, understand their role in rodent control, and hear the fascinating story about how they ended up at the Center with Ellen. At the end of the program, get an up-close look at these magnificent birds of prey! Then explore the fascinating world of owls with a hands-on owl pellet dissection. Each participant will dissect an owl pellet, uncover bones and other clues from an owl’s meal, and use their discoveries to learn what owls eat and their role in the food web. Geared for children ages 5 and up. (All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian). Program – $6.00 per person Owl Pellet Dissection – $5.00 per person
GET TICKETSAn Evening with Ravensbeard Wildlife Center at Rose Hill Farm on 10/16
Join us on Friday, October 16 at 6pm for a special evening with Ravensbeard Wildlife Center and meet some of the remarkable birds of prey who call Ravensbeard home. Learn about Ravensbeard’s work rescuing and rehabilitating injured and orphaned wildlife throughout the Hudson Valley, hear the stories of their educational ambassador birds, and discover more about the wildlife living right here in our community. - Adults: $20, Children 6 to 12: $10, Children 5 and under: Free
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Meet the Team
A few of the resident birds at Ravensbeard are birds that cannot be released back to the wild. They now serve on our educational team. Through customized educational programs, and in-person or Zoom presentations, you can meet the raptors. Learn about their natural history, habitats, unique hunting styles and stories of how they came to be with us.
These birds are not pets and they are still wild animals. Every bird of prey has been vetted to see if they will accept training as educational birds.
We treat them with the utmost respect and value the chance to learn about and admire them.
Our natural world is in peril. Learn to live a sustainable lifestyle through the eyes of birds. Every one of us can make a difference by making a few new lifestyle choices. The ripple effect begins in our backyard.
Call or text 845-901-0633 for availability and suggested donation.
Certificate of Insurance is available upon request.
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator (Class II)
Special Purpose Education/Exhibit Falconry
General NYSDEC and federal permits
