A small festival style outdoor event (Call for festival donation minimums)
A classroom presentation indoor event
A Porch Visit with Blinky and Helen
We have 3 types of visits to Bring a Live Owl, Hawk, or Vulture to You!
Example 3 bird Presentation require a minimum donation as listed below
Min Donation NPO* Min Donation Audience Size
$180.00 $120.00* up to 20 (porch visit)
$240.00 $180.00* 21-100 (Standard)
$400.00 $300.00* 1 hr walk by (Festival)
Travel donation: Add $40.00 per county outside Wake county for travelcost donation. All donations MUST be paid at the time of the event UNLESS OTHER ARRANGENTS ARE MADE IN ADVANCE.
*Only Schools, Park Systems, Libraries, and other service non-profits qualify as NPOs.
1) Porch Visits:
Educational Programs at YOUR LOCATION
PORCH VISITS: Max 3 birds, for small groups of 20 or less
Minimum Donation for porch visits - OUTDOOR visits for groups within local government health guidelines, and within Wake county. Travel donations add $40 per county outside Wake. All donations MUST be paid at the time of the event UNLESS OTHER ARRANGENTS ARE MADE IN ADVANCE.)
$60 - 1 Owl, Hawk, or Vulture (15 mins)
$120 - 2 Owls, or 1 Owl & 1 Hawk or Vulture (30 mins)
$180 - 3 of any combination: Owls, Hawk, or Vulture (45 mins)
(Preschooler presentations are shorter)
Call or text 919-771-9779
2) Group Events:
The American Wildlife Refuge provides a wide variety of educational programs for all types of curriculums and all ages. Our programs can be custom tailored to your curriculum needs.
We have written educational partnerships with many local organizations, including Boy Scouts of America, Coastal Pines Girl scouts, Wake County Public Libraries, YMCA after School Programs, Y-Guides, and more.
Our primary educator, Steve is a member in good standing of the International Association of Avian Teachers and Educators. He is also one of only 5 people in the North Carolina on the National Eagle Speakers Bureau. Steve teaches classes in wildlife rehab that are registered with the NC Veterinary Medical Association and usable as Veterinary CE credits.
We have done hundreds of programs for the Wake County Public School System, and are on their list of educators. We are regularly asked to teach at local home schools groups and private schools like Raleigh Progressive School, and Montessori Schools.
We are often requested to do programs at Umstead State Park, Jordan Lake State Park, and more. Steve also has taught classes for NC State Park Rangers, where he teaches park rangers about handling raptors and educating their park visitors.
We have done presentations for the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. We have also done presentations at the North Carolina State Fair in cooperation with NC Widlife and with the 4H Camps. We have done auditorium presentations and the NC Museum of Natural History and the NC Museum of Art.
Donation minimum list for standard teaching presentations: (Minimum Donation listed are for 100 people or less and in Wake county. Larger groups or travel may increase minimum. All donations MUST be paid at the time of the event UNLESS OTHER ARRANGENTS ARE MADE IN ADVANCE.)
$120 - 1 Owl, Hawk, or Vulture (15-20 mins)
$180 - 2 Owls, or 1 Owl & 1 Hawk, or Vulture (up to 30 mins)
$240 - 3 of any combination: Owls, Hawk, or Vulture (30 - 45 mins)
$300- 4 of any combination: Owls, Hawks, or Vulture (Approx. 1 hour)
(Preschooler presentations are shorter)
Steve does several different shows based on his experience as a wildlife rescuer, educator, and storyteller. Below is a listing of several separate presentations, each done within a single “Class Hour.”
Rescue Tales
Hear Steve tell stories of some of his wildest rescues and wildlife adventures.
Tall Tales and Short Tails
Hear old fashioned folk tales and tall tales about birds of prey, and see the truth and falsehoods of the stories.
Owls on the Prowl
Afraid of things that go bump in the night? In this owls-only presentation kids hear the night sounds and see who makes them as they are told stories and shown the truths behind the legends of the night.
Requirements and Rules of Group Events
There must be a minimum of 10ft x 10ft empty area for the birds as a safety area. We sometimes rope off or tape off the area, but we do require it to be clear of all obstacles.
When we do an off site show, no matter how many shows we do for an organization in a day, we will only set up one time and place. That means that if there are different groups, they must relocate, we do not set up the birds, and then move them for each show.
We will not allow portable sound amplification systems near our exhibit. Portable systems almost always have trouble, cause feedback, and upset the birds.
When our animals are on site there can be no pets or animals loose on the premises. Leashed pets and controlled animals are allowed. Our animals are always controlled, so we require the same of others.
If we set up a show, the agreed upon date is taken off of our available schedule. Since we often have to turn down shows due to other previously committed events, once a show is confirmed, the donation promised must be paid, even if the event does not occur. The signer is responsible for the fee even if the company does not agree to pay. Any other specific items will be addressed in the setup discussions. The donation is required at the time of the presentation unless otherwise specified BEFORE THE EVENT.
3) Festival Visits:
Festival visits are not formal presentation, they are merely us setting up our birds in a safe locationand answering questions at an event where people are walking around and visiting different areas. These shows charge by the hour.
This is often a 10 x 10 ‘easy-up’ tent with ropes around it and our bird or birds and presenters inside the ropes. For indoor events it is often a long table behind which we have the birds.
Minimum Donation List for festival presentations: (listed is for single set up in Wake county. travel will increase cost. All donations MUST be paid at the time of the event UNLESS OTHER ARRANGENTS ARE MADE IN ADVANCE.)
$200 - 1 Owl, Hawk, or Vulture (1 hour)
$300 - 2 Owls, or 1 Owl & 1 Hawk, or Vulture (1 hour)
$400 - 3 of any combination: Owls, Hawk, or Vulture (1 hour)
$500- 4 of any combination: Owls, Hawks, or Vulture (1 hour)
Requirements and Rules of Festival Visits
There must be a minimum of 10ft x 10ft empty area with an additional 6 x 6 for each additional bird as a safety area. We sometimes rope off or tape off the area, but we do require it to be clear of all obstacles.
Festival events are with us setting up one time and place. Multiple set ups / locations will cost more.
We can not allow portable sound amplification systems near our exhibit. Portable systems almost always have trouble, cause feedback, and upset the birds.
When our animals are on site there can be no pets or animals loose on the premises. Leashed pets and controlled animals are allowed. Our animals are always controlled, so we require the same of others.
If we set up a show, the agreed upon date is taken off of our available schedule. Since we often have to turn down shows due to other previously committed events, once a show is confirmed, the donation must be paid, even if the event does not occur. The signer is responsible for the donation, even if the company does not agree to pay. Any other specific items will be addressed in the setup discussions.