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Informative and entertaining programs on a variety of raptor subjects are available to schools, clubs, scouts and other interested groups. Programs can be geared to third grade through college level as well as adult groups. Each program includes a color slide presentation and live birds of prey and is given by an experienced speaker from The Raptor Trust. We offer outreach programs where an educator from The Raptor Trust will come to your school/organization. You may also arrange to have a program at our education center. For more information about our raptor programs, please continue to read below.

To arrange a program or for general education information call 908-647-1091 or email us at education@theraptortrust.org.

Our most popular programs include:

The Raptor Trust Story “Where did you get all those birds?” “Why do people bring birds to The Raptor Trust?” “What happens to the birds after they’re fixed?” This program describes the workings of one of the most comprehensive private avian care centers in the United States. Look “behind the scenes” at a facility that cares for thousands of injured and orphaned wild birds each year, and meet some of the fascinating patients that have been brought for treatment.
	Raptors Learn what raptors are. Discover the similarities and differences between hawks and owls, and explore the biology and ecology of these unique predatory birds. Get to know the common resident species of New Jersey, and meet some of the state’s less common visitors.
Owls of New Jersey An in-depth look at the lives of these interesting and often misunderstood nocturnal birds of prey. All of New Jersey’s owl species are shown and discussed, including some of the less-known winter visitors.
	Hawks of New Jersey A close-up look at the world of diurnal raptors. Resident and migrant hawks, falcons and eagles are shown in detail. Many aspects of their natural history are revealed, including behavior, food habits and migrational patterns.
The Education Center The education center is located adjacent to The Raptor Trust’s avian rehabilitation facility in Millington, NJ. The building houses an office, restrooms and a classroom which seats 40 people. The classroom contains raptor displays and an extensive avian library; the center is air conditioned and accessible to the handicapped. The parking area accomodates large buses as well as cars.