Raptor Encounter - Bear River State Park
2024-08-20 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-09-17 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-10-15 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Denver) | Bear River State Park, 601 Bear River Dr, Evanston, WY, 82930, United States
Meet our Raptor Ambassadors in Evanston, Wyoming! Join us for a presentation on what makes a bird a raptor, how raptors fit into their ecosystems, and how different types of raptors have different features depending on what, when, and where they hunt.
Free with pass for park entry.

Whitmore Library Program
2024-08-22 15:30 - 16:30 (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.

Bonnie Ball
2024-08-24 11:00 - 16:00 (America/Denver) | The Neighorhood Hive, 2065 E 2100 S, Salt Lake City, UT, 84108, United States
Join us for the 3rd Annual Bonnie Ball & Neighborhood Bash on August 24th 11-4pm. This end-of-summer party at The Neighborhood Hive in Sugar House is free to the public with:

a vendor market
live wild animals!(tortoise, raptors, trout)
a beer garden
live music & a dance party
kids art zone
local wildlife organizations
grizzly bear stories

This Sugar House Rocks event will feature live music from Rick Gerber, Low Fruit, the Spicy Chicken Nuggets, and @djka710.
@utahwildlifewalls is celebrating the 7th wildlife mural completed across Utah since 2022, with two more walls planned by year’s end. We’re highlighting #bartthebear and a new grizzly mural coming to Heber. ‘Bart the Bear’ trainers Lynne and Doug Seus will join us to tell stories about Bart and life with grizzlies.
Free entry!
This event is made possible in part by Salt Lake County ZAP and the generosity of supporters like you.

Timpanogos Cave Raptor Program
2024-08-24 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Denver) | Timpanogos Cave National Monument, 2038 E Alpine Lp Rd, American Fork, UT, United States
Join us at Timpanogos Cave National Monument for a presentation on our Raptor Ambassadors. This is a formal presentation lasting around 40-45 minutes followed by 15-20 minutes for photo opportunities with our birds.

Loveland Living Planet Raptor Encounters
2024-06-01 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Denver) | Loveland Living Planet Aquarium, 12033 Lone Peak Pkwy, Draper, 84020, United States
Join HawkWatch International for a drop-in program at the aquarium! Check out their newest raptor exhibit and meet some of our Raptor Ambassadors up close.
This program is free with admission.

Historias con Halcones
2024-09-13 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | HawkWatch International, 2240 S 900 E, Salt Lake City, UT, 84106, United States
Esta Semana de Conservación Latina, trae a toda la familia a HawkWatch International para Historias con Halcones. ¡Leeremos juntos un libro divertido sobre aves y conoceremos una de nuestras aves rapaces en vivo como la de la historia! Después de la hora del cuento, puedes tomarte fotos con nuestras aves, jugar algunos juegos divertidos, y conocer a otros amantes de la naturaleza de habla hispana. Esperamos que nos acompañen y traigan a sus amigos.
This Latino Conservation Week, bring the whole family to HawkWatch International for Reading with Raptors. We will read a fun book about birds together and meet a live raptor ambassador just like the one in the story! After storytime, you can take photos with the bird, play some fun games, and meet other Spanish-speaking nature lovers. We hope you’ll join us and bring your friends.
Regístrate Ahora/Register Now!
Este evento es posible gracias a Salt Lake County ZAP y a la generosidad de seguidores como usted.
This event is made possible by Salt Lake County ZAP and the generosity of supporters like you.

Hawk Talk with Dimple Dell Preservation Community
2024-09-16 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Denver) | Muir-Poulsen Home, 2940 E. Mount Jordan Rd, Sandy, 84092, United States
Join HawkWatch International and our Raptor Ambassadors for a talk about our research and hawkwatching in the park. Find us in the outdoor classroom at the Black Locust Grove by the historic Muir-Poulsen Home.
This event is made possible by Salt Lake County ZAP and the generosity of supporters like you.

Latino Conservation Week at Tracy Aviary
2024-09-17 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Tracy Aviary, 589 E 1300 S, Salt Lake City, 84105, United States
Celebramos Latino Conservation Week at Tracy Aviary! Ofrecemos una noche GRATIS for the Latinx community featuring: tours of bird exhibits, art activities, and tables including HawkWatch International!
This event is made possible by Salt Lake County ZAP and the generosity of supporters like you.

Cheers to 30 Years of Hawkwatching at Bonney Butte
2024-09-19 17:30 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Migration Brewing, 18188 NE Wilkes Rd, Portland, OR, 97230, United States
For the past three decades, raptor biologists have spent every day from late August to late October counting every raptor migrating past Mt. Hood. Join us as we say “cheers” to 30 years of raptor research, education, and conservation at the Bonney Butte HawkWatch with our friends at Migration Brewing.
Grab a pint or a pizza, knowing that 10% of all sales will support the work at the Bonney Butte HawkWatch. Plus, enjoy a whole evening of fun activities!

Chances to meet our LIVE Raptor Ambassadors up close and in person
FREE Raptor Trivia at 7pm
A raffle including great raptor-themed prizes like our In-hand Guide to Diurnal Raptors and binocular straps
Opportunities to learn more about the Bonney Butte HawkWatch and how to see migrating raptors up close
Chances to learn more about birding in Oregon from our partners at Bird Alliance of Oregon
And more!

Thank you to our sponsors and partners!

Taylorsville Library Program
2024-09-20 10:30 - 11:30 (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.

Birding at the Butte
2024-09-21 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Bonney Butte HawkWatch
When we’re asked the best place to hawkwatch, we always have the same answer: wherever you can find migrating hawks. Still, some spots stand out, like the Bonney Butte HawkWatch.

Join the HawkWatch International staff and this year’s crew for a day of Birding at the Butte! You’ll have the chance to practice your ID skills as raptors migrate past iconic Mt. Hood and see LIVE raptors up close and personal. You can even take home a piece of Mt. Hood by purchasing this year’s migration t-shirt, which celebrates 30 years of hawkwatching at Bonney Butte.

Registration is requested, but not required, for this free, family-friendly event. This helps us plan for how many hawkwatchers to expect!

REGISTER HERE

HawkWatch at Swift Watch!
2024-09-22 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Chapman Elementary School, 1445 NW 26th Ave, Portland, OR, 97210, United States
Each fall, thousands of Vaux’s Swifts dazzle thousands of onlookers as they dive in and out of the chimney at Chapman Elementary in Portland, Oregon. Occasionally, an opportunistic Peregrine Falcon or Cooper’s Hawk interrupts the endeavor, swiping a swift out of the sky.

Join HawkWatch International as we team up with our colleagues at the Bird Alliance of Oregon to celebrate all things birdy. Bring binoculars and something to sit on. Click here for more information on the event: https://birdallianceoregon.org/go-outside/swift-watch/

Celebration of Flight
2024-09-27 09:00 - 2024-09-29 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Corpus Christi HawkWatch, 4343 Co Rd 69, Corpus Christi, TX, 78410, United States
Join HawkWatch International on September 27-29, 2024, 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 at the 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.
Can’t get enough and want to see more birds? Join us for a four-day birding tour ahead of the festival! You can learn more here.
Schedule
Every day, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM: HawkWatching at the platform
Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 AM to 5:00PM: Children’s activities

Texas Parks & Recreation

Friday
7:30am Guided Bird Walk
11am Education Program by HawkWatch International
2:30pm Live Raptor Program by Sky Kings Falconry
Saturday
7:30am Guided Bird Walk
10:30am Live Raptor Program by Sky Kings Falconry
11:30am Owl Pellet Dissection with HawkWatch International
1:30pm Education Program by HawkWatch International
3:30pm Live Raptor Program by Sky Kings Falconry
Sunday
7:30am Guided Bird Walk
9:30am Education Program by HawkWatch International
10:30am Live Raptor Program by Sky Kings Falconry
11:30am Owl Pellet Dissection with HawkWatch International
1:00pm Native American Blessing Ceremony
1:30pm Danza Azteca
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 and follow Highway 69 around the park. You cannot turn left into the park, as you may have in years past.
Looking for Accommodations?
You can get a hawkwatcher discount at the Best Western Northwest Corpus Christi Inn & Suites! King rooms are just $99/night, and king suites with kitchenettes are $109/night! You must call to receive the discount: (361) 241-6363
Location: 3838 Interstate Highway 69 Access Road Corpus Christi, Texas 78410 United States
Thank you to our sponsors and partners

Jordan River Fun Walk
2024-09-28 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | Jordan River Trail Head, 7925 S 1300 W, West Jordan, 84088, United States
Join Healthy West Jordan for the Jordan River Fun Walk! HawkWatch International will be tabling during the walk with our Raptor Ambassadors.
This event is made possible by Salt Lake County ZAP and the generosity of supporters like you.

Wheeler Farm Pumpkin Days 2024
2024-10-02 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Denver) | 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.
Admission
Pumpkin Days (includes Maze and play area plus wagon OR cow train ride) $12
Children under age 2 are free but must be accompanied by paying caregiver
Tuesdays Only- $2 Off (only good on Tuesdays)
Maze Only price: $8.00
This event is made possible by Salt Lake County ZAP and the generosity of supporters like you.

Kearns Library Program
2024-10-10 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Denver) | Kearns Library, 4275 W 5345 S, Kearns, UT, 84118, United States
Ever wonder what makes a raptor different than other birds? Come by the Kearns 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.

Owl-o-ween at Farmington Bay
2024-10-19 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 and a presentation on owl myths
Learn more about creatures of the night.
Take a spooky walk on the nature trail.
Play games, make crafts, and more.

Join us for this spectacular event!

Antelope Island Bison Roundup 2024
2024-10-26 10:00 - 13:00 UTC | Antelope Island State Park, 4528 West 1700 South, Syracuse, UT, 84075, United States
Join us at the 2024 annual bison roundup at Antelope Island, an up-close example of conservation and land management practices happening in your backyard! Come meet a Raptor Ambassador, 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, a list of other vendors, and the roundup schedule: https://stateparks.utah.gov/parks/antelope-island/bison-roundup/
This event is made possible by the Lawrence T. and Janet T. Dee Foundation and the generosity of supporters like you.

Owl-o-ween 2024 with HawkWatch International
2024-10-28 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | HawkWatch International, 2240 S 900 E, Salt Lake City, UT, 84106, United States
NEW: 7:00pm Owl Pellet Dissection just scheduled! Reserve your spot here.
6:30pm Owl Pellet Dissection now SOLD OUT. Reserve your spot on the waitlist here.
Whoo needs trick or treating when there are LIVE OWLS you could be meeting?
Join HawkWatch International on Monday, October 28th from 6-8pm to celebrate Owl-o-ween with our owl-dorable Raptor Ambassadors. During this FREE, family-friendly event, you’ll have the chance for up-close encounters with live owls, trick-or-treating, and more. Costumes are highly recommended (please do not wear an inflatable costume as the birds do not like them)!
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!
REGISTER NOW
This event is made possible by Salt Lake County ZAP and the generosity of supporters like you.

Owl Pellet Dissection Details

Individual owl pellets can be dissected by one person; individuals who need assistance may have one individual join them for the activity.
Family packs are available and include (4) owl pellets that may be dissected by up to (4) people.
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. 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.

Sensory Friendly Evening at NHMU
2024-11-06 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | Natural History Museum of Utah, 301 Wakara Way, The University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, 84108, United States
Join HWI at the Natural History Museum of Utah for a Sensory Friendly Evening. During this event, the museum will have lights and sounds adjusted, have sensory tools available for use, and offer programming suitable for those with sensory needs.
NHMU will have ASL Interpreters on site for guests who require interpretation services.
This event is FREE to attend and registration is not required.

Sandy Library Program
2024-11-18 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Denver) | Sandy Library, 10100 Petunia Way,, Sandy, 84092, United States
Ever wonder what makes a raptor different than other birds? Come by the Sandy 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.

HawkWatch Holiday Market
2024-12-07 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Denver) | HawkWatch International, 2240 S 900 E, Salt Lake City, UT, 84106, United States
Introducing the HawkWatch Holiday Market! Shop local artisans whose work highlights the spirit of resilient ecosystems on Saturday, December 7th, 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, including the newest member of our flock! Meet our Harris’s Hawk, then cast your ballot for his new name. Want to vote ahead of time or can’t join us in person? Vote here!
Event Highlights

Shop local environmentally-minded vendors
Meet our Raptor Ambassadors
Vote to name our new Harris’s Hawk during his first public program
Enjoy a holiday-themed hot drink bar
Wrap with Raptors gift wrapping station

Confirmed Vendors

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Amanda Green Pottery
Anna Bugbee Studio
Angels Apoth-a-fairy
Art by Merm
Bee-Witching Creations
BluGoo
CrzyKnots
Farm Fresh to You
Hayden Hatch Original Art
KristaFeather Photography
K&K’s Bodacious Beer Biscuits
Lyra Zoe
Of Flowers and Dinos
Pink Rain Design
Sage Hen Jewelry
Wildlife Center of Salt Lake

Serving

Caffe Ibis Bird Friendly Coffee
Millcreek Cacao Roasters Hot Cocoa
Ruby Snap Cookies
