HawkWatch International

Education Docent Information Session
2025-12-15 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Denver) | AZ
Do you want to work with hawks and owls? We’re excited to welcome a new group of 15 Education Docents to our team! Volunteers help provide engaging science education programs to 30k+ learners a year! You must be 18 years or older, live within a commutable distance to Salt Lake City, and be able to commit at least one year to volunteering. If you’re interested in learning more, join us for a virtual info session on December 15th, from 6:00 to 7:00 PM MDT.
Click here to register.

HawkWatch Holiday Market
2025-12-06 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Denver) | HawkWatch International, 2240 S 900 E, Salt Lake City, UT, 84106, United States
Join us at the HawkWatch Holiday Market! Shop local artisans whose work highlights the spirit of resilient ecosystems on Saturday, December 6th, from 10-2 at HawkWatch International. Every purchase supports a small business and the conservation of raptor species. Plus, you’ll get to meet HWI’s Raptor Ambassadors!
Event Highlights

Shop local, environmentally-minded vendors
Meet our Raptor Ambassadors
Dine on baked goods and empanadas
Free gift wrapping for one item purchased at the market by our partners at the Wildlife Center of Salt Lake. Additional items can be wrapped for a small donation to the rehab center.

Vendors

2creativeadventures
Anna Bugbee Studio
Amanda Green Pottery
Alison H Spencer Art
Birds of Rey
BluGoo
Bri Forcier
Caffee Ibis
Jordan Herman
Micky Makes
Of Flowers and Forever
Susan Snyder Art
The Hex Press
Wonders of Nature
Birdy merchandise, wreaths, and swags by HWI

Food and Drink

Empanadas 801
Wasatch Mountain Bakery

Raptors at the Hunter Library
2025-11-12 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | Hunter Library, 4740 W 4100 S, West Valley, UT, 84120, United States
Ever wonder what makes a raptor different than other birds? Come by the Hunter 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.

Why Raptors at the Clark Planetarium
2025-10-09 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | Clark Planetarium, 110 400 W, Salt Lake City, 84101, United States
HawkWatch International makes the claim that we can conserve entire ecosystems simply by focusing on the birds of prey that live in them. Join Education and Outreach Director Melissa Halvorsen and special guest, Goose the Peregrine Falcon, as they weave together three stories that make the case for protecting these charismatic birds as indicators of ecosystem health.
About Melissa
Melissa credits her love of animals to early years spent following her biologist father around in the field whenever she wasn’t in school. After pursuing a B.A. in English from Weber State University, she began working as an interpretive ranger for the National Park Service. It was doing this work that helped her realize she could unite her love of storytelling and the natural world by working as an informal environmental educator. Since then, she has worked for state and national parks, nature centers, schools, zoos, and aquariums. She is currently the Education and Outreach Director at HawkWatch International.
Melissa has certifications in Environmental Education from Utah State University and Instructional Design from the University of Utah. Melissa is excited to share HawkWatch International’s mission with the world and hopes to reach new audiences with creative approaches to teaching and learning.
When Melissa has spare time, she likes to read, play complicated board games, and start craft projects she never intends to finish. She has a fantastic husband, two incredibly smart (and nerdy) children, and lots of adorable pets.
About Science Utah
Clark Planetarium’s Science Utah Lecture Series is dedicated to bringing the latest scientific discoveries and discussions to the public, for free, by offering engaging lectures led by Utah-based scientists and researchers working in various fields.
This event is free and open to the public, but seating is limited. Please reserve only the number of tickets you will use. Click here to register.

Return to the River of Raptors: HawkWatch x Hoffman in Veracruz, Mexico
2025-10-07 - 2025-10-18 | AZ
NEW 8-DAY OPTION ADDED!
Difficulty Level: Easy; no more than two miles of hiking per day with very gradual elevation gain
Dates: October 7-18, 2025
Price: $4,600 per person for 12 days OR $3,600 per person for 8 days (double occupancy)
Deposit: $500
Spaces Remaining: 6
Click Here to Register (registration deadline extended to 8/31/25)
Experience the awe-inspiring spectacle of millions of migrating raptors in Veracruz, Mexico, led by HawkWatch International founder Steve Hoffman. This 12-day trip combines world-class birding with cultural exploration, offering an unforgettable adventure through diverse habitats and historical sites.
From the shores of the Gulf to the high desert, explore a variety of habitat types where up to 260 (!) species of birds can be seen. And there’s no need for guesswork. With additional guidance from raptor experts Kashmir Wolf (Senior Biologist, Pronatura Veracruz) and Dave Oleyar (Director of Long-term Monitoring, HawkWatch International), you’ll have the support you need for the trip of a lifetime.
What to Expect
After meeting your guides at the Veracruz airport, you’ll be whisked away in a private bus to your hotel located along the Gulf Coast. Hit the ground running the first morning, looking for species like the Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl and the Boat-billed Flycatcher, around the grounds of the hotel.
Each day brings something new, from birding the coastal lowlands of the Gulf of Mexico for the first two days, to discovering what species call a shade-grown coffee plantation home. There will also be plenty of opportunities to see species at higher altitudes, from the mountain foothills of Xalapa to the forests of Xico. There will also be ample time to explore the culture of the region, from visiting ancient ruins to exploring Veracruz City. Click here for a full trip itinerary. Please note: participants who book the 8-day option will be provided transportation to the airport on day 9.
What’s Included

Expert guiding services from three of the continent’s leading raptor experts
Accommodations during tour dates
Daily transportation in a spacious private van
All meals during the tour (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
A generous donation to Pronatura Veracruz, a local, highly-respected nonprofit bird conservation organization that leads the River of Raptors program

What’s Not Included

Round trip travel to Veracruz, Mexico
Passport/visa visas
Gratuities for guides*
Alcohol
Other personal items like souvenirs, laundry, room service, etc.

*All gratuities provided to HawkWatch International are 100% tax-deductible and will support migration research at Veracruz and across HawkWatch International’s network of raptor migration sites*
Your Guides
Steve Hoffman—HawkWatch International Founder and Owner of Merlin Birding & Nature Tours
Steve Hoffman is a pioneering raptor biologist and the founder of HawkWatch International. With over 45 years dedicated to wildlife conservation, Steve has led numerous birding tours across the Americas, sharing his extensive knowledge and passion for raptors. As the co-founder of the Veracruz River of Raptors Project, Steve offers participants unparalleled insights into one of the world’s most spectacular migration events. Currently based in Bozeman, Montana, Steve continues to inspire bird enthusiasts through his company, Merlin Birding & Nature Tours
Kashmir (Kash) Wolf—Senior Biologist and Guide, Pronatura Veracruz
Kash Wolf is a skilled biologist and seasoned birding guide with deep roots in raptor conservation. He joined the Veracruz River of Raptors Project in 2008 and now serves as its Project Coordinator. Since college, Kash has worked across Mexico and the U.S. studying species like the endangered Black-capped Vireo and Golden-cheeked Warbler. A former intern at Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, he brings over a decade of field experience and sharp birding instincts to every outing. Kash has been guiding tours for Merlin Birding & Nature Tours since 2017.
Dave Oleyar—Director of Long-term Monitoring & Community Science, HawkWatch International
Dave’s spark bird was the Scissor-tailed Flycatchers he’d see flying around in the open fields surrounding the neighborhood where he grew up in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex in the 1980’s. He matched this bird and others to some Audubon plates that his grandparents had sent, and that was when paying attention to different kinds of birds began for Dave. Decades later, he still loves watching birds and sharing his fascination with them with others in formal and informal settings. Now a broadly trained ecologist with expertise in population ecology, avian conservation, climate change impacts on wildlife, and urban ecology, Dave leads research teams focused on how these issues influence birds of prey. He’s been with HawkWatch International since 2013.
Hold your spot by registering here and placing a $500 deposit.
Terms & Conditions

A deposit of $500 is required to reserve your spot and is subject to HWI’s Field Trip and Tour Policies. Final payment is due by September 7, 2025.
This tour is limited to 12 people to ensure an intimate, high-quality experience for everyone. The minimum number of participants is 6. In the event the minimum is not reached, we will refund your deposit of $500.
In the event of poor weather or other suboptimal conditions at the locations listed in our itinerary, we may opt to continue birding elsewhere. We’ll be flexible, so you see as much as possible during your time with us.
Tour costs and itineraries are subject to change. Prices could be affected by changing international currency exchange rates or necessary itinerary adjustments.

Raptors at the Ruth Vine Tyler Library
2025-10-06 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | Ruth Vine Tyler Library, 8041 Wood St, Midvale, UT, 84047, United States
Ever wonder what makes a raptor different than other birds? Come by the Ruth Vine Tyler 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.

Birding Trip in Corpus Christi, TX
2025-09-29 - 2025-10-02 | Corpus Christi HawkWatch, 4343 Co Rd 69, Corpus Christi, TX, 78410, United States
Dates: September 29-Oct 2, 2025
Price: $950 per person
Deposit: $250
Spaces Remaining: ONLY ONE SPACE LEFT!
Overview
Known as America’s birdiest city, Corpus Christi is the place to be during the fall migration season. Between August and November, upwards of one million raptors can be counted at the Corpus Christi HawkWatch, with daily counts sometimes in excess of 100,000 migrants.
Following the annual Celebration of Flight festival, join local photographer and Swarovski Optik Naturalist Clay Taylor and HawkWatch International’s own Dave Oleyar to experience the magic of migration during a four-day birding tour. From general birding in the morning to expert hawkwatching instruction in the afternoons, you’re sure to see more than you could on your own. Plus, you’ll be able to sit back and relax in a spacious van while we do the driving, allowing you to (safely) take in all the birds, all the time. We’ll also provide a boxed lunch each day, so you don’t have to take a break from the action.
What to Expect
You’ll be whisked away early each morning, heading to the best spot to bird that day, leveraging the expertise of your expert guides. You’ll have the chance to visit local birding hotspots around the Coastal Bend, targeting its South Texas specialties such as the Green Jay, Great Kiskadee, and Olive Sparrow. Other possible birding locations include Blucher Park, Tule Lake, and Mustang Island, the site of the reintroduction of the Aplomado Falcon. Other species you may have the chance to see include the Roseate Spoonbill, Seaside Sparrow, Clapper Rail, and American Oystercatcher.
After a few hours of general birding, you’ll return to the platform at the Corpus Christi HawkWatch located in Hazel Bazemore Park for expert hawkwatching instruction and lunch. Timed for the peak Broad-winged Hawk migration, you’ll have a fantastic chance of seeing tens of thousands of the species overhead on any given day. We’ll have you back to your hotel each afternoon around 2pm, but those who are happy to hawkwatch are welcome to stay with us until the count concludes around 5:00pm.
If conditions allow, we will also offer an opportunity to discover nocturnal species one evening. This is an optional activity that will start no earlier than 8pm and conclude no later than 10pm.
What’s Included

Guide costs
Daily transportation in a spacious private van from Best Western Northwest Corpus Christi Inn & Suites*
Boxed lunch

What’s Not Included

Accommodations*
Gratuities for guides
Meals other than lunch*
Alcohol
Other personal items

*Although lodging is not included, we highly recommend staying at the Best Western, as we have coordinated a HawkWatch rate of $99/night for a standard king room. You must call the Best Western at (361) 241-6363 to secure this rate. This is where we will pick up and drop off all registrants each day, and the hotel will have breakfast ready ahead of your departure each morning.
Your Guides
Dave Oleyar—HWI Tour Guide
Dave’s spark bird was the Scissor-tailed Flycatchers he’d see flying around in the open fields surrounding the neighborhood where he grew up in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex in the 1980’s. He matched this bird and others to some Audubon plates that his grandparents had sent, and that was when paying attention to different kinds of birds began for Dave. Decades later, he still loves watching birds and sharing his fascination with them with others in formal and informal settings. Now a broadly trained ecologist with expertise in population ecology, avian conservation, climate change impacts on wildlife, and urban ecology, Dave leads research teams focused on how these issues influence birds of prey. He’s been with HawkWatch International since 2013.
Clay Taylor—Swarovski Tour Guide
Clay Taylor became a birder in the mid-1970s, both watching and photographing birds in the Northeastern United States. Nearly a half-century later, he still enjoys hawk- and birdwatching and photography, and has played key roles in establishing hawkwatch sites and connecting the people that flock to them.
Hold your spot by registering here and placing a $250 deposit.
Terms & Conditions

A deposit of $250 is required to reserve your spot and is subject to HWI’s Field Trip and Tour Policies. Final payment is due two weeks prior to the first day of the tour.
This tour is limited to 8 people to ensure an intimate, high-quality experience for everyone. The minimum number of participants is 4. In the event the minimum is not reached, we will refund your deposit of $500.
In the event of poor weather or other suboptimal conditions at the HawkWatch, we may opt to continue birding elsewhere. We’ll be flexible, so you see as much as possible during your time with us.

Thank you to Swarovski for partnering with us on this event.

Celebration of Flight
2025-09-26 09:00 - 2025-09-28 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.
Don’t miss our trivia night the night before the festival, or the birding tour after!
Vendors and food trucks will be present throughout the festival.
Thursday
6:30pm South Texas Soar & Pour
Think you’re a bird nerd? Put your talons to the test during Raptor Trivia with owlsome prizes for the winners. Plus, meet HWI’s Raptor Ambassadors and enjoy a fun evening benefiting conservation. Free to attend or snag a ticket to reserve your spot and enjoy one complimentary beer and an order of dumplings from our friends at Sweet Bay EZ Eats!
Friday
7:30am Guided Bird Walk
Migration is on, but not just for raptors! Come see why Corpus Christi is known as the USA’s Birdiest City.
Liam Wolff, President, Audubon Outdoor Club of Corpus Christi
12:00pm Parade of Raptors
Do you know the difference between a hawk and a falcon? You will after this program! Join us and meet two Raptor Ambassadors up close and learn more about what makes them different.
2:00pm Program TBD
From How to HawkWatch to an Intro to RaptorID, join our experts to learn more about all things raptor migration! Specific program and speaker info coming soon!
9am-5pm Gifts, Games, & Giveaways
Enjoy games, hands-on activities like owl pellet dissections, and more from 9am-5pm each day of the festival thanks to our partners at the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, the Corpus Christi Museum of Science & History, and the Coastal Bay Bend & Estuaries program. Plus, enjoy special visits from Goose Island State Park and Welder Wildlife Refuge, who will be at the festival one day only!
Food Trucks
Sweet Bay EZ Eats
Saturday
7:30am Guided Bird Walk
Guide TBD
10:00am Reading with Raptors
Perfect for families! Listen to a story about a raptor while meeting an Ambassador bird up close!
11:00am Program TBD
From How to HawkWatch to an Intro to Raptor ID, join our experts to learn more about all things raptor migration! Specific program and speaker info coming soon!
12:00pm Parade of Raptors
Do you know the difference between a hawk and a falcon? You will after this program! Join us and meet two Raptor Ambassadors up close and learn more about what makes them different.
2:00pm What All Do Owls Eat?
We’re often asked: what do raptors eat? Now, you can learn for yourself! Dissect a pellet and learn what a wild owl really eats by examining the bones of its prey.
3:00pm Program TBD
From How to HawkWatch to an Intro to Raptor ID, join our experts to learn more about all things raptor migration! Specific program and speaker info coming soon!
9am-5pm Gifts, Games, & Giveaways
Enjoy games, hands-on activities like owl pellet dissections, and more from 9am-5pm each day of the festival thanks to our partners at the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, the Corpus Christi Museum of Science & History, and the Coastal Bay Bend & Estuaries program. Plus, enjoy special visits from Texas Master Naturalists, the Aquarium*, and King Ranch Visitor Center* who will be at the festival one day only!
*The aquarium will be joining with their wildlife rescue ambulance us from 9am-12pm only!
*King Ranch will depart at 2pm.
Food Trucks
Sweet Bay EZ Eats, Kona Ice
Sunday
7:30am Guided Bird Walk
Clay Taylor, Naturalist, Swarovski Optik
10:00am What All Do Owls Eat?
We’re often asked: what do raptors eat? Now, you can learn for yourself! Dissect a pellet and learn what a wild owl really eats by examining the bones of its prey.
11:00am Program TBD
From How to HawkWatch to an Intro to Raptor ID, join our experts to learn more about all things raptor migration! Specific program and speaker info coming soon!
12:00pm Parade of Raptors
Do you know the difference between a hawk and a falcon? You will after this program! Join us and meet two Raptor Ambassadors up close and learn more about what makes them different.
1:00pm Native American Blessing Ceremony
1:30pm Danza Azteca
9am-5pm Gifts, Games, & Giveaways
Enjoy games, hands-on activities like owl pellet dissections, and more from 9am-5pm each day of the festival thanks to our partners at the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, the Corpus Christi Museum of Science & History, and the Coastal Bay Bend & Estuaries program. Plus, enjoy special visits from Lake Corpus Christi State Park who will be at the festival one day only!
Food Trucks
Sweet Bay EZ Eats
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.
Looking for Accommodations?
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.
Thank you to our Sponsors, Partners, & Vendors

David Sarkozi

South Texas Soar & Pour
2025-09-25 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Lazy Beach Brewing, 312B N. Chaparral, Corpus Christi, TX, 78401, United States
The raptors are ready to head south for the winter, and we’re throwing a party to send them off in style. Join HawkWatch International as we celebrate all this soaring with a little beer pouring (and more) at Lazy Beach Brewing in downtown Corpus Christi, Texas.
Kick back with a cold beer (or wine!), tasty bites, and some of the coolest birds around at the first-annual South Texas Soar & Pour, a laid-back evening of pre-festival fun before the annual Celebration of Flight at the Corpus Christi HawkWatch. Meet LIVE raptors up close, test your bird brain with free trivia, and soak in the start of migration season with fellow bird nerds and beer lovers. Plus we’ve got owlsome prizes for our winners and a raffle to join us for an epic birding adventure!
Each ticket includes:

One complimentary beer
An order of veggie or meat dumplings from our friends at Sweet Bay EZ Eats
Meet-and-greet with live raptors from HawkWatch International
Opportunities to learn more about how to see migrating raptors up close
And more!

REGISTER NOW to join us for this fun evening with our feathered friends!
Thank you to our partners at

Birds, Brunch, and Bingo
2025-09-21 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Denver) | Santa Fe Brewing Co Tin Can Alley, 6110 Alameda Blvd NE Suite #1, Albuquerque, NM, 87113, United States
Celebrate 40 years of migration at the Manzano Mountain HawkWatch! Join us at Santa Fe Brewing Co’s Tin Can Alley location to meet our live Raptor Ambassadors, play a round or two of birdy bingo, snag some swag, and socialize with fellow bird nerds. This is a family-friendly event, all ages are welcome. Santa Fe Brewing Co is kindly donating a percentage of drink sales during the event, so please grab a glass to join us in saying cheers to 40 years!
Bingo will run from 12:00 PM to 2 PM, and is optional. Purchase your sheets ahead of time to be ready to go when you arrive.
Bingo Packages
$15 Basic: 1 sheet/round for 10 total sheets
$30 Premium: 2 sheets/round for 20 total sheets and one free 10 oz drink voucher
Click here to purchase your tickets

Come HawkWatch with us at Commissary Ridge!
2025-09-13 08:00 - 18:00 (America/Denver) | AZ
Dates: September 13, 2025
Departure: 8:00 am
Return: 4:00 pm
Price: $200 per person
Spaces Remaining: 5 (DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 5pm Mountain 9/11/25!)
CLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT
Overview
Want to experience the magic of migration, but intimidated about visiting a site on your own? We’ve got just the trip for you!
Join Field Biologist and former Commissary Ridge HawkWatch crewmember Frankie Vierela for this one-day trip to the Commissary Ridge HawkWatch in Kemmerer, Wyoming. In addition to expert hawkwatching instruction from our team, you’ll enjoy a gourmet boxed lunch from our friends at Caputo’s as well as round-trip transportation from our headquarters in Salt Lake City.
What to Expect

After meeting your fellow participants at our headquarters in Salt Lake City, you’ll board a spacious private van for a ~2.5-hour drive to the Commissary Ridge HawkWatch, located just outside Kemmerer, Wyoming. From there, it’s a short hike up to the HawkWatch, making this site far more accessible than many ridgetop migration sites.
We’ll arrive just as the temperatures begin to rise and the day’s flight begins to pick up. You’ll have plenty of time to hawkwatch with Frankie and this year’s crew, learning more about how raptors use mountain ridges and updrafts to make their way south each fall. You also may have the opportunity to see a wild bird of prey up close if the banding blind is open that day.
We’ll head back to Salt Lake City around 4:00 pm so you’re home in time for dinner.
What’s Included

Guide costs
Daily transportation in a spacious private van from our headquarters in Salt Lake City, Utah
Boxed lunch

What’s Not Included

Accommodations
Gratuities for guides
Meals other than lunch
Other personal items

Terms & Conditions

This trip is subject to HWI’s Field Trip and Tour Policies. Payment in full is due at the time of registration
This tour is limited to 20 people to ensure an intimate, high-quality experience for everyone.
The minimum number of participants is 8. In the event the minimum is not reached, we will refund your ticket or issue a receipt for your tax-deductible donation, whichever you prefer.

Raptors at the Whitmore Library
2025-09-08 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | Whitmore Library, 2197 Fort Union Blvd, Cottonwood Heights, 84121, United States
Ever wonder what makes a raptor different than other birds? Come by the Whitmore 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.

Rocky Mountain Power CARES about Raptors
2025-09-03 17:00 - 19:30 (America/Denver) | Promise SSL Co-Op, 2530 South 500 East, South Salt Lake City, UT, 84115, United States
Click here to reserve your seat.
HawkWatch International has been investigating the decline of American Kestrels for over a decade. Thanks to the support of hundreds of community scientists and partners like Rocky Mountain Power, we’ve monitored hundreds of nest boxes during the breeding season, learning more about the diets, breeding success, and survival of kestrels and other cavity-nesting raptors. You’re invited to learn more about North America’s smallest falcon—and meet one for yourself—during this special, family-friendly program.
Join us to learn more about American Kestrels and how you can play a role in raptor conservation. PLUS, you’ll meet the newest member of HWI’s team of Raptor Ambassadors—a female American Kestrel who will help spread the word about this program. We’ll unveil her name, her story, and her special connection with HWI during this program that serves as her official open house.
After a short (~30-minute) free program, you’re invited to stick around for hands-on learning opportunities. Snag a selfie with our new bird, get up close and personal with real-life raptor feathers before coloring one to take home, and learn more about how Rocky Mountain Power is supporting raptor conservation across the West.
This is a free program, but space is limited. We recommend registering to reserve your spot.

UNP Partners in the Park: Centennial Park
2025-08-22 16:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | Centennial Park, 405 W 3100 S, West Valley City, 84120, 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.

Raptors at the Draper Library
2025-08-20 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | Draper Library, 1136 Pioneer Rd, Draper, UT, 84020, United States
Ever wonder what makes a raptor different than other birds? Come by the Draper 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.

Red Butte Garden's Nature at Night
2025-08-18 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | Red Butte Garden, 300 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT, 84108, United States
As the sun sets, a whole new world awakens in the Garden! Craft your own glowing lantern to light the way, get up close with live raptors from HawkWatch International, and uncover the fascinating plants and creatures that come alive after dark. It’s an evening of wonder, wildlife, and starlit discovery you won’t want to miss.
Cost:

Garden Members: Free

General Public: Included with Garden admission at the door

Bird of Prey Show at Alta
2025-08-14 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-07-15 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-06-19 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.
This event is made possible by Salt Lake County ZAP and the generosity of supporters like you.

UNP Partners in the Park: Tracy Aviary’s Nature Center at Pia Okwai
2025-08-12 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | Tracy Aviary’s Nature Center at Pia Okwai, 3310 S 1000 W, South Salt Lake, UT, 84119, United States

UNP Partners in the Park: Northwest Recreation Center
2025-07-29 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | Northwest Recreation Center, 1255 Clark Avenue, Salt Lake City, UT, 84116, United States

UNP Partners in the Park: Riverside Park
2025-07-08 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | Riverside Park, 1490 W 600 N, Salt Lake City, 84116, United States

Raptors at the Salt Lake City Sprague Branch
2025-07-07 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Denver) | Salt Lake City Library Sprague Branch, 2131 1100 E, Salt Lake City, 84106, United States
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 and the generosity of supporters like you.

Raptors at the Magna Library
2025-07-02 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | Magna Library, 2675 S 8950 W, Magna, 84044, United States
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 of supporters like you.

Educator Workshop at the Natural History Museum
2025-06-30 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Denver) | Natural History Museum of Utah, 301 Wakara Way, The University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, 84108, United States
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 longer people look, the more birds they find. Birds are a natural source of phenomena students can use to engage with science practices and cross-cutting concepts. In this workshop, we’ll go over some birding basics and then discuss how birding easily lends itself to teaching disciplinary core ideas from the SEEd Standards for any grade. All educators will leave with hands-on lesson plans for their classes and 2 hours of relicensure credit.
This workshop is open to all Utah public school teachers and educators.
For more information, click here: https://nhmu.utah.edu/educators/birding-classroom-educator-workshop

UNP Partners in the Park: Parkway Park
2025-06-24 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | Parkway Park, 405 Parkway Blvd, West Valley City, 84119, United States

Raptors at the Anderson-Foothill Library
2025-06-23 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | Anderson-Foothill Library, 1135 S 2100 E, Salt Lake City, UT, 84108, United States
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 of supporters like you.

Raptors at the Bingham Creek Library
2025-06-16 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | Bingham Creek Library, 4834 W 9000 S, West Jordan, UT, 84081, United States
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 generosity of supporters like you.

Birds and Yoga
2025-06-15 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | Fairmont Park, 1040 E Sugarmont Dr, Salt Lake City, 84106, United States
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 to meet our Raptor Ambassadors. You’ll even have the chance to take a picture with our birds at the end of the program!
We recommend coming five to ten minutes early to get settled before the program begins.
This class is free, with a suggested donation of $10 to support the care of our Raptor Ambassadors.
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This event is made possible by Salt Lake County ZAP and the generosity of supporters like you.

Crepuscular Creatures: Exploring Antelope Island by Day & Night
2025-06-14 16:00 - 23:00 (America/Denver) | Antelope Island State Park, 4528 West 1700 South, Syracuse, UT, 84075, United States
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 research.
Meeting Location: Parking lot outside the Antelope Island ticket booth
Time: 4-11 pm ( please arrive 10–15 minutes early)
What’s Included: Dinner and transportation around the island
Trip Size: 10 people max
Ticket Price: $300

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Are You a VIP (Very Interested Person)?
This field trip is offered as part of Wings Across the World and can be purchased as a stand-alone experience or as part of our Very Interested Person (VIP) Package, which includes:

One field trip on Thursday, 6/12
One field trip on Saturday, 6/14
A ticket to the Wings Across the World Fundraiser on Friday, 6/13

Purchase your $550 VIP pass here.
Terms & Conditions
1. Full payment is required to reserve your spot and is subject to HawkWatch International’s Field Trip and Tour Policies.
2. This trip is limited to 10 people to ensure an intimate, high-quality experience for everyone.
3. In the event of poor weather or other suboptimal conditions in the area, we may choose alternate locations for the field trip as a substitute. Refunds are not available.
