Classes by AWR
* Note - Classes subject to change or cancellation. Please call to verify *
All Classes are Satturday or Sunday afternoons unless otherwise noted (Descriptions Below)
Classes Scheduled for 2019 through April
Wed Feb 20, 7-9:30pm - First WTCC Raptor Class
Wed Feb 27, 7-9:30pm - WTCC Raptor Class
Wed Mar 6, 7-9:30pm - WTCC Raptor Class
Sun Mar 10, 1-4pm - Lab 1 for WTCC Raptor Class
Wed Mar 13, 7-9:30pm - WTCC Raptor Class
Sun Mar 17, 1-4pm - Lab 2 for WTCC Raptor Class
Wed Mar 20, 7-9:30pm - WTCC Raptor Class
Sun Mar 24, 2-4:30pm - Fortnight Brewing - Meet The Owls
Sun April 21, 2-4:30pm - Crafts Class Fundraiser - Herbs- Fortnight
See descriptions of upcoming classes below
DESCRIPTIONS
- Raptor Medical Lab I - Identifying Raptors
Class 1 of our Raptor Rehabbers Labs series. In this class you will learn to recognize exactly what type of raptor you have by working with live raptors rather than photos. Learn the differences between Northern and Southern Red tail Hawks. See how juvenile birds vary from their parents. This class is usable towards obtaining your federal license for birds of prey.
- Raptor Medical Lab II - Bandaging Raptors
Class 2 of our Raptor Rehabbers Labs series. This class will teach participants to bandage wounds and stabilize the bird to get it to the vet. We will discuss ring and ball bandages for the foot, Figure eight bandages for the wing, emergency splinting, body wraps, and more. This class is usable towards getting your own Raptor rehabilitation license.
Meet The Owls - An Owl Primer.
Class 1 of our Raptor Rehabbers Orientation series. This class will teach participants to the basics about owls, and how they act around people. There will be information about the refuge and what we do with ouwls and how, information on owls, and how they see the world, and practical teaching about control of and handling of owls.
Crafts Class Fundraiser - Herbs
This class is a fund raiser in the form of a class. It is an event that teaches those attending how to make herbal products for the raw plants. The class is put on by the refuge to show some of the ways we make our own nontoxic medical supplies for working with the animals.
- Barred Owl Teach In - The Maniacs of the Night
Barred Owls are the most common, yet least often seen owl in our state. These hidden vermin catchers are amazing animals who are unlike any other bird. Come and learn their secrets in an in depth examination of their behavior, physiology, and environment. This class will include working with and handling live Barred Owls.
-Great Horned Owl Teach In - The Tigers Of The Sky
Great Horned owls are the largest and most adaptive owl in our state. These tigers of the sky are amazing animals who are unlike any other bird. Come and learn their secrets in an in depth examination of their behavior, physiology, and environment. This class will include working with and handling live Great Horned Owls.
-Screech Owl Teach in - Natures Tiny Terrors
Meet the Screech Owls of the American Wildlife Refuge in this class style presentation and learn all about the unique and badly named birds. This class is part of the AWR Raptors Readiness series. The series is assigned to teach both rehab and educational information about specific raptors. There is a cost of $25 per person per class for attending these classes. The classes are usable towards getting a Federal Raptor Rehab License or a Permanent Possession license.
-Red Tail Hawk Teach In - The Wolves of the sky
Meet our Red Tail Hawks, Della and Winger, and learn all about these powerful birds! You will learn many secrets of the Red Tail Hawk as well as many of their behavior practices, their physiology, and their interaction with their environment. You will interact with these amazing animals.
-Vulture Teach In - Our Condor Saviors
Meet our coolest bird, Snoopy The Black Vulture and learn all about these truly astounding birds. You will learn many secrets of the vulture as well as many of their behavior practices, their physiology, and their interaction with their environment. You will interact with this amazing animal.
-Owl Shamanics- The Owl Meditation
Owls are the spirits of the night both physically and spiritually. The first time you see an owl, you realize there is a presence within them that speaks to your soul. In this class, we will discuss the spirits the different owls bring forth and their differences. There will be a short guided beginners meditation in the presence of live owls to help you learn which type of owl you connect with, then there will be longer meditations with the owl you chose. Please note, this is a limited attendance event.