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 "Anastasia" (Annie), the Red-tailed Hawk pictured here, a Bald Eagle named "Thunder," "Bubo" the Great Horned Owl pictured below, "Orion," a Broad-winged Hawk, a grey-phase Eastern Screech-Owl named Otus and a red-phase Eastern Screech-Owl named Rusty. A black vulture (who doesn't have a name yet) is currently being trained to join our education team.

Our programs, which are adapted to all ages, are available to any group, organization or school simply by e-mailing or calling (1-800-540-6390). Try to make your requests as far in advance as possible. A donation is requested to help offset the expense of caring for these birds. 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
Orion, Broad-winged Hawk
Otus, Eastern Screech-Owl

Spyro, American Kestrel: In Loving Memory