The Raptor Trust News
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Volunteer Spotlight - Betsy Carlough
Betsy loves great Blue Herons and working alongside other passionate, conservation-minded volunteers and staff members. Lear more about this month’s volunteer here!
Oakflower Brewing/Raptor Trust Fundraiser - Nov 2, 2025
Third Annual Oakflower Brewing/Raptor Trust “Beers for Birds” fundraiser. Sunday, Nov 2.
Volunteer Spotlight - Debbie Yaskulka
Debbie loves bluebirds and hummingbirds, and her name translates from Polish to "swallow" in English - so of course she's a bird lover! Learn more about our great volunteer, Debbie, here.
Raptor Conservation trip to South Africa with Destination: Wildlife!
Join us on Sat., Oct 4th for an Open House and Walk for Hawks Kick-Off event and hike!
Walk for Hawks - Kick-off event, Open House and hike!
Join us on Sat., Oct 4th for an Open House and Walk for Hawks Kick-Off event and hike!
Volunteer Spotlight - Nicole Donohue
This month's “Volunteer Spotlight” is our fantastic Gift Shop volunteer, Nicole Donohue. Nicole loves vultures and ravens especially!
Attention: Avian Influenza (H5N1) Information
Find out about resources available for Avian Influenza (H5N1), and how to handle potential cases responsibly (and help us maintain safe and effective bird care).
Event Sponsorship Opportunities
We are thrilled to introduce our enhanced event sponsor program for 2025, designed to provide even greater opportunities for businesses to engage with our vibrant community while supporting The Raptor Trust’s mission.
Exciting News: Barred Owl #24-4465 Takes Flight!
We're thrilled to share a wonderful update about Barred Owl #24-4465. This resilient bird, which many of you might remember from our #GivingTuesday campaign and December 19th post, is making fantastic progress.
Bird Year Resolution 2025
Ready to make 2025 the year of birding adventures? Shop with The Raptor Trust for all your birding essentials, from field guides to cozy knit hats. Let's make this year a "Bird Year" together!
FeatherFest 2025
Save the date! Our 10th Annual TRT Celebration: FeatherFest will be June 1, 2025. Games, gifts, auctions, raffles, food, and FUN!
Honoring Our Bald Eagles
As we celebrate the official designation of the Bald Eagle as the national bird of the United States on December 24, 2024, we are excited to spotlight our two resident bald eagles, Uno and Colonel.