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We have developed innovative education programs to meet the needs and interests of a variety of audiences, including:

  • Students
  • Corporations
  • Special interest groups.

Live Raptors as Educators

Photo by Jim BenvenutiOur interactive programs feature live, non-releasable raptors appropriate to the topics of interest. Our educational programs provide the opportunity to get close-up views of some of New Mexico’s most spectacular owls, hawks, and falcons. Education raptors have the uncanny ability to inspire and change people of all ages, from school-children to electrical company linemen, far more effectively than words. We see the sense of wonder as people realize the importance of environmental conservation. Hawks Aloft educators have been delivering quality programs to students across New Mexico for over ten years. Our adult and corporate educational programs also have been well received and are tailored to a variety of levels and interests.

Our Programs

We specialize in the following types of program:

Student Education

  • Living With the Landscape Program: This year-long program includes two field trips, three classroom sessions and a hands-on conservation project
  • Birds of Prey Program: This is a flexible 1-1.5 hour single-visit program that can be tailored to the needs of each classroom.

Public Outreach

  • Participation in Community Events: Educational booths featuring live raptors
  • Group Presentations: Seminars and slide shows.  Tailored education for special interest groups
  • Citizen Science: HOOT Project: Hawk and Owl Observation Tracking, and Monitoring Burrowing Owls.

Corporate Education

  • Compliance with Federal Laws: Endangered Species Act, Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act, Migratory Bird Treaty Act
  • Avian Biology, Conservation, and your Company:  Issues relevant to your corporation, Identification of raptors and songbirds
  • Outreach for Company Events: Educational programs for staff and their families, Outreach booths for corporate events.
To find out more about our education programs please click on the following links:
 

Birds of Prey Program

Hands-on programs conducted in the classroom. 

Living with the Landscape Program  

Grant-funded educational programs for 4th-6th grade classrooms.

Adult education programs

Educational programs for adult or mixed groups. 

Community outreach programs

Hawks Aloft birds and educational materials at a booth.


 

Interested in Finding Out More?

Education Barn OwlIf you are interested in any of the programs described here, or have questions about the presentations, please contact us.  Single visit programs should be scheduled at least three weeks in advance.  During the school year, our schedule fills up rapidly, and we recommend scheduling as early as possible.  Contact us at:

Hawks Aloft, Inc.
(505) 828-9455
education@hawksaloft.org



 


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