Community Programs

For those looking for the ultimate raptor experience, this special field trip crosses from day into night! Join HawkWatch International scientists at Antelope Island to search for both diurnal and nocturnal raptors, including American Kestrels, Golden Eagles, and Burrowing Owls. If conditions allow, we may also attempt to trap Burrowing Owls to support ongoing conservation […]

Join us for a free yoga session alongside our Raptor Ambassadors at Fairmount Park! Yoga is a great way to practice mindfulness, get in a good workout, and ground ourselves in the present moment. During this 1-hour outdoor class, we will provide a bird-themed yoga practice from certified yoga instructor Shana Helps and a chance […]

Ever wonder what makes a raptor different than other birds? Come by the Bingham Creek Library and find out! Meet our live raptor ambassadors and ask our educators all your burning raptor questions. This is a family-friendly event, no tickets or registration required! This event is made possible by Salt Lake County ZAP and the […]

Spend an hour in the mountains with live Raptor Ambassadors! Join us for a free show at the Our Lady of the Snows Center. Our team of expert educators will share the important roles these creatures play in our ecosystems and how you can participate in conserving these raptors, and you'll meet two of our […]

Ever wonder what makes a raptor different than other birds? Come by the Anderson-Foothill Library and find out! Meet our live raptor ambassadors and ask our educators all your burning raptor questions. This is a family-friendly event, no tickets or registration required! This event is made possible by Salt Lake County ZAP and the generosity […]

Learn about education opportunities, connect with resources, enjoy food, music, and time with friends and neighbors at these FREE community events! You can learn more here: https://www.partners.utah.edu/partners-in-the-park/ This event is made possible by Salt Lake County ZAP and the generosity of supporters like you.

While you learn about Mesozoic dinosaurs like the Utah Raptor, stop by and meet their modern day relatives: birds of prey! What traits to dinosaurs and modern raptors share? Where do these birds live? What threats do they face? Learn all of this and more with paid admission to the NHMU. Find admission information on […]

Join HawkWatch International and NHMU for an exciting educator workshop. Birding is experiencing a surge in popularity, especially among young people, and for good reason! Birds are the most accessible wildlife since they live everywhere, including amongst humans. Every student can find a bird in their community (even if it's a Pigeon or a Starling), and the […]

Ever wonder what makes a raptor different than other birds? Come by the Magna Library and find out! Meet our live raptor ambassadors and ask our educators all your burning raptor questions. This is a family-friendly event, no tickets or registration required! This event is made possible by Salt Lake County ZAP and the generosity […]

Ever wonder what makes a raptor different than other birds? Come by the Salt Lake City Sprague Branch and find out! Meet our live raptor ambassadors and ask our educators all your burning raptor questions. This is a family-friendly event, no tickets or registration required! This event is made possible by Salt Lake County ZAP […]

Learn about education opportunities, connect with resources, enjoy food, music, and time with friends and neighbors at these FREE community events! You can learn more here: https://www.partners.utah.edu/partners-in-the-park/ This event is made possible by Salt Lake County ZAP and the generosity of supporters like you.

Join HawkWatch International at the Discovery Gateway Museum for Reading with Raptors! During this monthly program, children meet one of HWI's Raptor Ambassadors while reading a storybook that matches the bird they've just met. They'll learn about raptors and enjoy a great story. Included with admission to the museum; no registration is necessary! This program […]