Bird of Prey Show at Alta
2026-08-20 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Denver) | Our Lady of the Snows Center, 10185 E Hwy 210, Alta, 84092, United States
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 Raptor Ambassadors.
No registration is required for this event.
Click here to learn more: https://www.alta.com/events/hawkwatch

Education Open House
2026-08-20 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | HawkWatch International, 2240 S 900 E, Salt Lake City, UT, 84106, United States
What if your next event could reach new heights?
If you’re looking for a fresh, memorable experience that captivates guests of all ages, we’d love to show you what’s possible. Join us at HawkWatch International’s Education Open House on Thursday, August 20, and meet our live Raptor Ambassadors up close. You’ll experience firsthand how these incredible birds inspire curiosity and transform ordinary gatherings into unforgettable experiences!
Open House Details
Date: Thursday, August 20, 2026
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Location: HawkWatch International, 2240 S 900 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84106
Target audience: Corporate and special event planners, wedding planners, photographers, group sales and guest services professionals at hotels and resorts
Please reach out to Madison Hanna at mhanna@hawkwatch.org to RSVP.
Please note this is not a general public program. If you’re interested in joining us for a program, please check out one of the other events on our calendar.

Raptor Meet & Greet at the Natural History Museum of Utah
2026-08-29 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-09-26 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-10-31 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-11-28 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-12-26 12:00 - 14:00, 2027-01-30 12:00 - 14:00, 2027-02-27 12:00 - 14:00, 2027-03-27 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Denver) | Natural History Museum of Utah, 301 Wakara Way, The University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, 84108, United States
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 their website or in person.
This event is made possible by Salt Lake County ZAP and the generosity of supporters like you.

Birds and Trails Hike with Trail Utah
2026-09-12 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Denver) | Ferguson Canyon section of Bonneville Shoreline Trail, Salt Lake City, United States
This hike is designed to bring together wildlife education, trail experience, and community. We’ll gather at the trailhead from 10:00–11:00 a.m. for the HawkWatch presentation, then head out on the trail together for a guided community hike.
The HawkWatch Raptor Basics presentation from 10- 11 a.m. includes a 45-minute presentation on raptor science and ecology and 15 minutes for questions and photos. Topics can be tailored to learner needs and interests.
This will be followed by the guided hike where we will be on the look out for birds along the way! 🦅
Additional event details, including the final trailhead location, what to bring, and hike logistics, will be sent as we get closer to September 12.
Click here to register: https://forms.monday.com/forms/f7c290f439c608b4f556d93db38a98f0?r=use1
Led by: Trails Utah + HawkWatch International

Reading with Raptors at Discovery Gateway
2026-09-12 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-10-10 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-11-14 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-12-12 11:00 - 12:00, 2027-01-09 11:00 - 12:00, 2027-02-13 11:00 - 12:00, 2027-03-13 11:00 - 12:00, 2027-04-10 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) and 4 more dates | Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum, 444 W 100 S, Salt Lake City, UT, 84101, United States
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 is made possible by Salt Lake County ZAP and the generosity of supporters like you.

Raptors at the Taylorsville Library
2026-09-14 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Denver) | Taylorsville Library, 4870 S 2700 W, Taylorsville, UT, 84129, United States
Ever wonder what makes a raptor different than other birds? Come by the Taylorsville 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 of supporters like you.

UNP Partners in the Park: Parkway Park
2026-09-15 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | Parkway Park, 405 Parkway Blvd, West Valley City, 84119, United States
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.

Celebration of Flight
2026-09-25 09:00 - 2026-09-27 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Corpus Christi HawkWatch, 4343 Co Rd 69, Corpus Christi, TX, 78410, United States
Celebrate the magic of migration during the annual Celebration of Flight Festival at the Corpus Christi HawkWatch at Hazel Bazemore County Park. This is a family-friendly event with free activities in the park that coincide with peak Broad-winged Hawk migration in September. Thanks to our partners at the Audubon Outdoor Club of Corpus Christi and the many volunteers who make this festival possible. Vendors and food trucks will be present throughout the festival.
Daily, 9am-5pm

Hawkwatching on the platform
Gifts, games, & giveaways from our local educational partners
Shop our birdy vendor market!

Wednesday, September 23, 2026
6:00pm: Pre-Festival Raptor ID Class
Thursday, September 24, 2026
8:00am: Pre-Festival Raptor Field Trip: Pollywog Pond & Corpus Christi HawkWatch
6:30pm: South Texas Soar & Pour
Friday, September 25, 2026
7:30 am: Guided Bird Walk with Clay Taylor
11:00am: Where’s that Bird? Using your Optics to Watch Hawks with Jesse Watson
12:00pm: Parade of Raptors
3:00pm: Watts Offshore?, Shannon Flores, National Wildlife Federation
4:00pm: Hawkwatching 101: Why We’re Here and How We Identify Raptors with Jesse Watson
Saturday, September 26, 2026
7:30 am: Guided Bird Walk with Liam Wolff, Audubon Outdoor Club of Corpus Christi
9:00am: Where’s that Bird? Using your Optics to Watch Hawks with Jesse Watson
10:00am: Reading with Raptors
11:00am: Watts Offshore?, Shannon Flores, National Wildlife Federation
12:00pm: Parade of Raptors
1:00pm: Hawkwatching 101: Why We’re Here and How We Identify Raptors with Jesse Watson
2:00pm: Owl Pellet Dissection
Sunday, September 27, 2026
7:30 am: Guided Bird Walk with Liam Wolff, Audubon Outdoor Club of Corpus Christi
10:00am: Owl Pellet Dissection
12:00pm: Parade of Raptors
1:30pm: Intertribal Drum Circle
2:00pm: Aztec Dancers
3:00pm: Post-Festival Raptor Trivia
Sponsored By

Want to receive recognition for your commitment to conservation and raise awareness of your brand? Sponsorship and vendor opportunities are available for organizations of all sizes. Contact Kirsten Elliott at kelliott@hawkwatch.org for more info.
Educational Partners

Looking for Lodging?
You can get a HawkWatcher discount at the Best Western Northwest Corpus Christi Inn & Suites! King rooms are $99/night, or upgrade to a suite with a kitchenette for $114.99 (before taxes and fees)! You must call the local Best Western to receive the discount: (361) 241-6363. The hotel will not honor this rate for online reservations.

Directions to Hazel Bazemore County Park
Take FM624 west from SH77 for about 1 mile. Take a right onto County Road 69 at the stoplight (look for the park sign), which takes you to the park.
