Education

The WVRRC’s permanent residents assist our volunteer presenters in fun and informative programs about the value of raptors in the environment and the important work being done at the Center. Our education birds include Annie the Red-tailed Hawk, pictured here, a Bald Eagle named Thunder, Bubo the Great Horned Owl, pictured below, Neo, a Broad-winged Hawk, a grey-phase Eastern Screech-Owl named Owlice, a Barred Owl named William, and Vader the Turkey Vulture.

Our programs, which are adapted to all ages, are available to any group, organization or school simply by e-mailing or calling (304-366-2867). Try to make your requests as far in advance as possible, especially for spring and summer programs. A donation is requested to help offset the expense of caring for these birds; typically, we ask for a minimum of $150 for a local program (Morgantown, Fairmont, Clarksburg, Kingwood). We ask for a larger donation for programs further away and for programs featuring our eagle. If necessary, expenses for travel meals and lodging will be the responsibility of the requester.

Currently, volunteers travel thousands of miles each year to present programs. After our new facility is constructed it will be possible to provide a greater number of in-house programs. This will allow volunteers' time to be used more productively in our education efforts.

Upcoming Events!

Educational Resources

Meet Our Birds:

Annie, Red-tailed Hawk
Bubo, Great Horned Owl
Thunder, Bald Eagle
Owlice, Eastern Screech-Owl
Neo, Broad-winged Hawk
William, Barred Owl
Vader, Turkey Vulture