HawkWatch International

DinoFest at the Utah Natural History Museum
2024-01-27 12:00 - 14:00 UTC | WY
Join HawkWatch International at NHMU’s eighth-annual DinoFest on January 27-28, 2024. While you learn from paleontologists about how dinosaurs lived, fought, and healed in the Mesozoic era, you can meet present day dinosaurs and find out how they have changed. How do raptors hunt? Do raptors fight like dinosaurs? Do raptors heal when they are sick? All these questions and more can be answered by our education docents at DinoFest!
*This event is accessible with paid admission to the museum, tickets are available online and in person.
This event is made possible by Salt Lake County ZAP and the generosity of supporters like you.

Reading with Raptors
2024-01-13 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-12-09 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-11-11 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-10-14 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-09-09 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | 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.

How do habitat features and climate change impact owls and other cavity-nesters?
2023-12-14 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Denver) | WY
Over the last six years, HawkWatch International has banded over 500 owls and mapped over 3,000 tree cavities as part of the Following Forest Owl program, an effort to close “knowledge gaps” that exist for a number of small, cavity-nesting owl species. The cavities used by these owls are also important to other wildlife, including other birds, bats, ringtails, squirrels, and insects; a single tree cavity can play home to generations of other wildlife over the years. But the question remains: how long do these features last, and how might they be impacted by a changing climate?
Join Graduate Research Associate Kassandra Townsend during this virtual event to learn more about the program and what we’ve learned about how habitat and climate change may be impacting owls and other wildlife.
REGISTER NOW for this virtual event.
HWI’s Following Forest Owls program is sponsored by the Earthwatch Institute and the community scientist volunteers who participate in the program. This event is made possible by Salt Lake County ZAP. Both are supported by the generosity of people like you.

Feeding Golden Eagles During the Lean Winter Months
2023-11-16 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | WY
Winter poses significant challenges for Golden Eagles, including reduced food availability and increased competition. In Utah’s West Desert, HawkWatch International and the Department of Defense have undertaken a winter feeding research project to investigate whether providing carrion during the winter months helps stabilize population levels. Join Field Biologist Cody Allen during this virtual event to learn more about the program and what we’ve learned in our first full season of work.
REGISTER NOW for this virtual event
HWI’s Golden Eagle Winter Feeding program is sponsored by the Department of Defense, JAKA Foundation, and Great Salt Lake Audubon. This event is made possible by Salt Lake County ZAP and the generosity of supporters like you.

Wild Earth Market
2023-11-11 12:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Evo Campus, 660 S 400 W, Salt Lake City, UT, 84101, United States
Join us at the Evo Campus in Salt Lake City for an artisan market featuring makers inspired by the natural world. 10% of proceeds will be donated to HawkWatch International in support of our work conserving raptors. Come out and shop local!
We will also be selling our merchandise in person, so if you want to save on shipping costs now is your chance.

Bird Walks at the Butte
2023-11-07 17:30 - 18:30, 2023-10-03 17:30 - 18:30, 2023-09-05 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Chicago) | Red Butte Garden, 300 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT, 84108, United States
Have you ever tried to get into birding but weren’t sure how? Want to learn how to identify a bird by its song? Join one of our experts for a guided birding walk around Red Butte Garden to learn more about local birds and how to identify them.
Registration for this program is handled by our partner, Red Butte Gardens. Click here to register: https://redbuttegarden.org/adult-education/bird-walk-with-hawkwatch-international/
This event is made possible by Salt Lake County ZAP and the generosity of supporters like you.

Celebrate Owl-o-ween with HawkWatch International!
2023-10-30 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | HawkWatch International, 2240 S 900 E, Salt Lake City, UT, 84106, United States
Whoo’s new at HawkWatch International? Meet our newest Raptor Ambassador, a Barn Owl whoo will be named during an Owl-o-ween celebration on Monday, October 30th, from 6-8pm. This FREE, family-friendly event will feature trick-or-treating for the kids, opportunities for up-close encounters with live owls, and more. Costumes are highly recommended!
And for those whoo want to get a little spookier, you can purchase an owl pellet to dissect with help from our educators. Owl pellets are extremely limited, so reserve yours ASAP if you’d like to purchase this add-on!
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This event is made possible by Salt Lake County ZAP and the generosity of supporters like you.

Owl Pellet Dissection Details

Each owl pellet can be dissected by up to four participants, but you’re welcome to reserve multiple if you’d prefer not to share.
Owl pellets will be dissected in two shifts, one at 6:30pm and one at 7:30pm, so please be sure to select the time that works best for you when ordering.
SPACES FOR the 6:30PM SHIFT ARE SOLD OUT. If we have any no-shows, walk-ins will be offered a pellet.

If you reserve an owl pellet, please plan to arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your dissection time. If any owl pellets remain unclaimed at the start of the dissection, they will be offered to walk-ins, and you will forfeit your pellet.

The Leo Spooktacular
2023-10-28 13:00 - 15:00 UTC | The Leonardo, 209 E 500 S, Salt Lake City, UT, 84111, United States
Come join HawkWatch International at The Leonardo for their fun-filled day of Halloween surprises! Come meet our Great Horned Owl Kotori, try and guess which skull belongs to which raptor, and participate in all the hands-on activities that The Leonardo has planned. To find out about the full schedule of activities and ticket prices you can visit The Leonardo’s website: Spooktacular at The Leonardo

Antelope Island Bison Roundup
2023-10-28 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Antelope Island State Park, 4528 West 1700 South, Syracuse, UT, 84075, United States
Join us at the 2023 annual bison roundup at Antelope Island, an up close example of conservation and land management practices happening in your backyard! Come meet a live Golden Eagle, find out about the threats raptors are facing in our home state, and discover what kinds of threatened and endangered raptors call Garr Ranch home.
This event requires an entrance fee handled by the state park. Please visit their website for the fee schedule as well as a list of other vendors and the roundup schedule.

Studying the Endangered Red Goshawk and Australia’s Other Poorly Understood Raptors
2023-10-25 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | HawkWatch International, 2240 S 900 E, Salt Lake City, UT, 84106, United States
Australia’s rarest raptor—the Red Goshawk—is facing extinction. Through his research, raptor biologist Chris MacColl has discovered that the endangered bird has lost a third of its historical range over the last four decades. Join him to learn more about this incredible species and what he’s learned about it through the course of his dissertation.
Join us at Hawkwatch International headquarters for this glimpse into the state of raptor conservation in Australia. REGISTER HERE!
This event is made possible by Salt Lake County ZAP and the generosity of supporters like you.

Wheeler Farm Pumpkin Days 2023
2023-10-25 18:00 - 19:30, 2023-10-18 18:00 - 19:30, 2023-10-11 18:00 - 19:30, 2023-10-04 18:00 - 19:30, 2023-09-27 18:00 - 19:30 UTC | Wheeler Historic Farm, 6351 South 900 East, Murra, UT, 84121, United States
We’re back! Join us once again for this fall family fun event! Come meet our raptor ambassadors, learn about where raptors are hanging out in the fall, and find out what raptors may be living in your backyard! Find us at the Old House behind the visitor center.
Missed us this time around? Catch us from 6PM to 7:30PM on the following dates: Oct 4th, Oct 11th, Oct 18th, and Oct 25th.

This event requires a standard ticket admission to the Wheeler Farm Pumpkin Days event, rates and add-ons are as follow:

Admission Rates
Ages 2+: $12 (includes Playland, Maze and Wagon or Cow Train ride)
Under 2: Children 23months old and younger Free with paying adult
Wagon Ride only: All Riders $3 age 2 and under
Cow Train only: $3
Pumpkin Patch: Pumpkin Prices vary by size! Pumpkin is NOT included in the event ticket price listed above. Pumpkin prices range from $2-$20
This event is made possible by Salt Lake County ZAP and the generosity of supporters like you.

BOOtanical at Red Butte Garden
2023-10-22 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-10-21 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-10-20 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Red Butte Garden, 300 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT, 84108, United States
Join us for the BOOtanical Night at Red Butte Garden this October 20th, 21st, and 22nd!
Meet one of our Raptor Ambassadors, interact with our selection of raptor skulls, eggs, bones, and pellets, and find out what raptors may be living in your backyard! Red Butte Garden has a whole host of activities planned for these magical nights, please visit their event website for schedule information as well as ticket prices: BOOtanical at Red Butte Garden

Hardware Ranch Wild Night Life
2023-10-21 10:00 - 15:00 UTC | Hardware Ranch Wildlife Management Area, Blacksmith Fork Canyon Mile 22 East State Road 101, Hyrum, UT, 84319, United States
Visit Hardware Wildlife Education Center and enjoy free family activities and displays highlighting Utah’s wild nightlife. Meet two of our night dwelling Raptor Ambassadors, discover what other local raptors use the cover of night to hunt, and learn about conservation efforts to protect them.
The Wildlife Education Center is not usually open in the fall so come take advantage of the crisp air and fascinating creatures of the night exhibits! Find out more about what is in store on the event’s website: Wild Night Life.
This event was made possible by the Lawrence T. and Janet T. Dee Foundation and the generosity of supporters like you.

Farmington Bay Owl-O-Ween
2023-10-14 10:00 - 13:00 UTC | George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Wildlife Education Center, 1157 South Waterfowl Way, Farmington, UT, 84025, United States
Dress up in your spookiest costume and join Hawkwatch International and the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources for Owl-o-ween at the Eccles Wildlife Education Center! This is a free, family-friendly event that you and your little ones won’t want to miss this fall season.
What to expect:

See live owls up close!
Learn more about creatures of the night.
Take a spooky walk on our nature trail.
Play games, make crafts and more.

A unique experience will also be happening the same day Oct. 14th. A partial solar eclipse will move across the area. The solar eclipse will start around 9:09 am and will reach maximum eclipse at around 10:28 am and will end at around 11:54 am.
Join us for this spectacular event!
This event was made possible by the Lawrence T. and Janet T. Dee Foundation and the generosity of supporters like you.

Bonnie Ball
2023-09-30 12:00 - 14:00 UTC | The Neighorhood Hive, 2065 E 2100 S, Salt Lake City, UT, 84108, United States
Join us in celebrating the second annual Bonnie Ball, an all-ages grassroots community event celebrating local fish and wildlife. Our partners are coordinating a cleanup of Millcreek Canyon in addition to a whole lineup of live music, artists, and food trucks!
You can catch us from 12pm to 2pm for a special education program featuring one of our eagle raptor ambassadors. Please visit the event website for schedule details and information about the paid workshops available: Bonnie Ball
This event is made possible by Salt Lake County ZAP and the generosity of supporters like you.

Celebration of Flight
2023-09-29 09:00 - 2023-10-01 17:00 (America/New_York) | WY
Join HawkWatch International on September 29th – October 1st, 2023, at the Celebration of Flight at the Corpus Christi HawkWatch.
This festival is a celebration of raptor migration of 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 Swarovski Optik, Audubon Outdoor Club of Corpus Christi, and the many volunteers who make this festival possible.
Hawk migration is a true spectacle of the natural world and Corpus Christi HawkWatch has the largest and most diverse in the country. All events will be held at Hazel Bazemore County Park and are open to the public free of charge. Volunteers will be on hand to help identify hawks for visitors.
Vendors, raptor merchandise, and food trucks will be present throughout the festival.
Schedule
Every day, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM: HawkWatching at the platform and Children’s Activities
Friday
11am Education Program by HawkWatch International
2:30pm Live Raptor Program by Sky Kings Falconry
Saturday
7:00am Guided Bird Walk
10:30am Live Raptor Program by Sky Kings Falconry
11:30am Education Program by HawkWatch International
1:30pm Education Program by HawkWatch International
3:30pm Live Raptor Program by Sky Kings Falconry
Sunday
7:00am Guided Bird Walk
10:30am Live Raptor Program by Sky Kings Falconry
11:30am Education Program by HawkWatch International
1:00pm Native American Blessing Ceremony
Directions to Hazel Bazemore County Park
Take FM624 west from SH77 for about 1 mile. Take a right onto County Road 69 at the stop light (look for the park sign), which takes you to the park. Go in the park entrance, make a left as soon as you get across the speed bump, and follow the winding road to the crest of the hill (past the restrooms, a covered picnic pavilion and around the next bend).
Looking for Accommodations?
You can get a hawkwatcher discount at the Best Western Northwest Corpus Christi Inn & Suites for $99/night! Be sure to call to get the discount: (361) 241-6363
Location: 3838 Interstate Highway 69 Access Road Corpus Christi, Texas 78410 United States

Roads & Raptors (and other wildlife, too!)
2023-09-11 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | The Leonardo, 209 E 500 S, Salt Lake City, UT, 84111, United States
With 40 million miles on planet Earth, roads have a significant impact on people and animals. While roads are vital to our society, they can also wreak havoc. Each day, a million animals are killed by cars in the United States alone. It’s a topic experts in the field of road ecology are seeking to quantify and mitigate, and it’s a story that award-winning author Ben Goldfarb shares in his latest book, Crossings.
Join HawkWatch International, Wildlands Network, and The Leonardo for a panel discussion with Goldfarb and local experts to learn more and snag your signed copy of the book—the night before it’s released to the public. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to meet an animal that has been directly impacted by vehicle collisions—Chrys, the Golden Eagle.
The panel will be moderated by Jordan Herman, PhD, Conservation Biologist for HawkWatch International. Panelists include:

Steve Slater, PhD, Director of Conservation Science, HawkWatch International
Katie Davis, J.D., Executive Director, Wildlands Network
Austin Green, PhD, Program Manager, Wasatch Wildlife Watch
Ben Goldfarb, Environmental Journalist and Author of Crossings

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This event is free to attend, but those who pre-order the book through HawkWatch International will receive priority to meet the author and have their book signed. Book proceeds will be shared by HawkWatch International and Wildlands Network.
Can’t join us for the event? Purchase your SIGNED copy of Crossings here!
Many thanks to The Leonardo for hosting us and to Wildlands Network for partnering with us to offer this event.

Timpanogos Cave Program
2023-09-02 18:30 - 19:30 UTC | Timpanogos Cave National Monument, 2038 E Alpine Lp Rd, American Fork, UT, United States
Join us at Timpanogos Cave for a family friendly free event! Come meet two of our raptor ambassadors, learn about local conservation efforts, and find out what raptors could be in your backyard!
No registration required!
