The Raptor Center is in IA and WI for Bald Eagle programs

If you live in Iowa or Wisconsin, you can see The Raptor Center at a couple of upcoming public programs. On March 3, in Ferryville WI, the Third Annual Bald Eagle Watching Day is in Ferryville at the Community Center located on Highway 35, ‘The Great River Road.

In Pella, IA, on March 3, you can catch us at the 24th Bald Eagle Day at Red Rock Central College’s Graham Conference Center and Douwstra Auditorium and Lake Red Rock’s North Tailwater Recreation Area.

You can find information on these, and all of our other public programs, at our Event Calendar.

TRC in Pierre, SD

The Raptor Center was in Pierre, SD over the weekend to help educate and celebrate Bald Eagle Days. Here is an article from the Pierre Capital Journal. The photo is taken from that article.

KARE 11 Simply Science piece on TRC

Great story Thursday night on KARE 11 Simply Science. It shows part of the rehabilitation process for two Snowy Owls in TRC's clinic.

KSTP story on Snowy Owls

In case you missed it, here is a link to the snowy owls feature on KSTP-5 Wednesday evening.

KSTP-5 and KARE11 at TRC for Snowy Owls

The Raptor Center hosted two groups of press friends today: KSTP-5 and KARE-11. KSTP-5 is doing a story on snowy owls tonight, and KARE-11 is featuring them on the Simply Science segment Thursday evening.
Dr. Julia Ponder, our Executive Director, talked about what TRC does in the flight conditioning process. Greg Hansen, Senior Veterinary Technician, also accompanied the Wednesday Flight Crew of volunteers. Two juvenile (second year) male snowy owls were flown. As one of the last parts of the rehabilitation process, raptors are exercised to strengthen their flight muscles, improve their flight mechanics and increase their endurance. During these flights they are given a careful assessment of their progress and condition. The ongoing plan for their rehabilitation is evaluated and modified for each individual. The Raptor Center employs a technique called creance training that was scientifically developed and tested through research methodology by our Clinic Manager, Lori Arent.

Upcoming Professional Workshops at TRC

The Raptor Center is hosting two workshops this spring for professionals. The one-day Avian Orthopedic Workshop will provide veterinarians with both didactic and practical knowledge of avian orthopedic repair. The four-day Basic Raptor Rehabilitation Worshop will provide an introduction to the steps involved in raptor rehabilitation. It is designed for permitted rehabilitators with 2+ years of experience, and veterinarians who assist them. Information and registration can be found through the links to the pages for each workshop.

The Raptor Center at Roseville Public Library

We are appearing at the Roseville Public Library on Saturday, February 25, at 11:15 - 12 noon. A story will be read in the Children's section, and then there will be a chance to meet our winged ambassadors!