HawkWatch International

Raptors at the Salt Lake City Library
2026-06-22 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Denver) | Salt Lake City Public Library, 210 E 400 S, Salt Lake City, UT, 84111, United States
Ever wonder what makes a raptor different than other birds? Come by the Salt Lake City 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 Utah Talons Softball Game
2026-06-22 16:00 - 19:00 | Dumke Family Softball Stadium, 102 S Wasatch Dr, Salt Lake City, UT, 84112, United States
Meet our Raptor Ambassadors at the Utah Talons’ softball game—the 2025 AUSL champions!
Talons V Spark
Free with tickets to the game.

Friends & Family Night at Red Butte Garden
2026-06-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Red Butte Garden, 300 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT, 84108, United States
Join us for summer evenings at the Garden filled with immersive activities, nature discovery, and fun for all ages. Each Friends & Family Night features a different theme, with interactive stations, crafts, and special activities led by Garden staff and community partners. Experience the Garden in a new way as you learn, play, and explore together. All Friends & Family Nights are included with regular Garden admission.
Click here to learn more: https://redbuttegarden.org/friends-and-family-night/who-lives-here/

Raptor Encounter - Bear River State Park
2026-06-23 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-07-21 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-08-18 17:30 - 18:30 | 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.

UNP Partners in the Park: Tracy Aviary’s Nature Center at Pia Okwai
2026-06-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Tracy Aviary’s Nature Center at Pia Okwai, 3310 S 1000 W, South Salt Lake, UT, 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.

Raptor Meet & Great at the Natural History Museum of Utah
2026-06-27 12:00 - 14:00 | 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.

Raptors at Utah Talons Softball Game
2026-06-30 17:00 - 20:00 | Dumke Family Softball Stadium, 102 S Wasatch Dr, Salt Lake City, UT, 84112, United States
Meet our Raptor Ambassadors at the Utah Talons’ softball game—the 2025 AUSL champions!
Talons V Volts
Free with tickets to the game.

Raptors at Utah Talons Softball Game
2026-07-03 17:00 - 20:00 | Dumke Family Softball Stadium, 102 S Wasatch Dr, Salt Lake City, UT, 84112, United States
Meet our Raptor Ambassadors at the Utah Talons’ softball game—the 2025 AUSL champions!
Talons V Blaze
Free with tickets to the game.

ForumFest and Canyons Village
2026-07-03 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-04 17:00 - 20:00 | Canyons Village, 4000 Canyons Resort Dr, Park City, 84098, United States
Join HawkWatch International at the annual Forum Fest Independence Day Celebration! Music, kids’ activities, yoga, and more. HawkWatch International will be there from 5-8 PM with our Raptor Ambassadors for a presentation and photo opportunity.
Learn more about the event here: https://forumfest.com/

Raptors at the Daybreak Library
2026-07-07 11:00 - 12:00 | Daybreak Library, 11358 Grandville Ave, South Jordan, 84009, United States
Ever wonder what makes a raptor different than other birds? Come by the Daybreak Library and find out! Read a book about raptors and meet our live raptor ambassador birds.
This is a family-friendly event, ideal for young children. No tickets or registration required!
This event is made possible by Salt Lake County ZAP and the generosity of supporters like you.

Brighton Days
2026-07-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Brighton Resort, 8302 S Brighton Loop Rd, Brighton, 84121, United States
Join us at the annual Brighton Days—a heritage celebration to honor the natural and cultural history of Big Cottonwood Canyon. That heritage includes birds of prey, and we’re thrilled to bring our Raptor Ambassadors this year to celebrate!
This event is made possible by Salt Lake County ZAP and the generosity of supporters like you.

Raptors at the Salt Lake City Sprague Branch
2026-07-13 15:00 - 16:00 | 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.

UNP Partners in the Park: Northwest Recreation Center
2026-07-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Northwest Recreation Center, 1255 Clark Avenue, Salt Lake City, UT, 84116, United States

Bird of Prey Show at Alta
2026-07-16 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-08-20 13:00 - 14:00 | 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

Raptor Meet & Greet at the Natural History Museum of Utah
2026-07-25 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-08-29 12:00 - 14:00 | Natural History Museum of Utah, 301 Wakara Way, The University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, 84108, United States

Raptors at the Day-Riverside Public Library
2026-07-27 15:00 - 16:00 | Day-Riverside Branch, 1575 W 1000 N, Salt Lake City, 84116, United States
Ever wonder what makes a raptor different than other birds? Come by the Day-Riverside Library 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.

Blue Sky Bash
2026-07-31 17:30 - 19:00 | The Arena At Blue Sky Ranch, 2071 State Rd 32, Wanship, 84017, United States
If saving land paired with heavy pours, tasty grub, and rowdy auctions sounds like your idea of a good time, round up your band of buckaroos and join us at the 2026 Blue Sky Bash: The biggest hoedown (and showdown) on this side of the Weber River! HawkWatch International will be there with one of our Raptor Ambassadors. Click here to purchase tickets: https://summitland.maxgiving.bid/tickets

801 Day at Uinta Brewing Co
2026-08-01 11:00 - 18:00 | Uinta Brewing Company, 1722 Fremont Dr, Salt Lake City, 84104, United States
Join Uinta Brewing Co as they launch a new annual tradition for 801 Day, a celebration of SLC and their award-winning local pilsner. Contestants will compete in the individual events: Hook/Ring Game, Keg Bowling, and the main event – the 801 Glizzy Dash Hot Dog Slam. HawkWatch International will be there with merch and a Raptor Ambassador from 1:00 – 4:00 PM.
Trophies will be awarded to winners in all events, and for those who think they’ve got what it takes to dominate the field, the inaugural 801 Big Dawg Cup will be awarded to the contestant with the greatest cumulative score across all three events.
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Entry is free, but limited spaces are available. 21+
More info on the competitions here.
Register at:
https://forms.gle/DSMg25aaoqD3yys4A

Raptors at the Granite Library
2026-08-05 18:30 - 19:30 | Granite Library, 3331 S 500 E, South Salt Lake, 84106, United States
Ever wonder what makes a raptor different than other birds? Come by the Granite 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.

Kid's Days at Alta
2026-08-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Alta Lodge, 10230 UT-210, Alta, UT, 84092, United States
Bring the whole family to the mountains for a fun-filled day of learning and adventure at the Cottonwood Canyons Foundation’s annual Kids’ Day, hosted at Alta Ski Area. Young explorers can enjoy hands-on activity booths led by local organizations, where they’ll learn about the Wasatch’s different ecosystems, wildlife, and conservation. This free event is a great way to get outside, connect with nature, and discover the wonders of their natural playground.
Learn more here: https://www.alta.com/events/kids-day

Red Butte Garden Member Block Party
2026-08-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Red Butte Garden, 300 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT, 84108, United States
Join us in the Red Butte Garden and Arboretum Amphitheatre from 5:30-10:30pm for a fun evening of family-friendly yard games, crafts, snacks, Chimi Churri Food truck, HawkWatch International, live music from Raccoon Rodeo, and the animated superhero film The Incredibles on the big screen. Pack a picnic, and don’t forget to bring your low-back chairs and blankets.
Please dress for the weather. The Amphitheatre is located at the mouth of Red Butte Canyon and even on the warmest days it can get breezy and chilly at night. Bring your jackets, socks, hats, and layer up.
The Block Party is free for Garden members, but please register.
Click here to learn more and register: https://redbuttegarden.org/events/block-party/

Migration Kick-Off with Uinta Brewing Co
2026-08-13 17:00 - 20:00 | Uinta Brewing Company, 1722 Fremont Dr, Salt Lake City, 84104, United States
Fall migration is almost underway, and this year is special. We’re starting our 40th-anniversary events with a Migration Kick-Off at Uinta Brewing Company, a Salt Lake brewery committed to craft and building community.
As we bid farewell to south-faring raptors and welcome our winter residents to northern Utah, join HawkWatch International (HWI) to meet our Raptor Ambassadors, sip on an exclusive HWI x Uinta brew, and compete in fun team games and trivia for prizes! You do not need to be a raptor expert to participate.
When: Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 5:00-8:00 pm
Where: Uinta Brewing Company
Tickets: $60 per table (includes admission for 2–6 people*)
PRE-SALE TICKETS SOLD OUT
Join us at the brewery to snag one of our limited walk-in tickets, as space allows!
~This is a 21+ event~
Uinta Brewing has crafted an exclusive HawkWatch International anniversary beer for the event and will donate a portion of all beer sales to support our migration monitoring research.
Games begin at 6:00 p.m. Teams will consist of your table (2–6 people), though you don’t need to have your full team assembled when you register.
So, gather your kettle of talented raptors and build your dream team! Bring someone who’s…

As fast as a Peregrine Falcon
As wise as a Great Horned Owl
A natural leader like a female Harris’s Hawk
As strategic as a Merlin
As confident as a Bald Eagle

Reserve your table today! Registration is limited. Only one person/team should register. Click here to register.
Not interested in joining a team for games? This event is free and open to the public. We’d love for you to stop by to meet the birds and enjoy a beer with us. We’ll also be selling HWI merchandise, so come grab your gear for the migration season!
Questions? Please reach out to Madison Hanna via email at mhanna@hawkwatch.org or call at (801) 484-6808
Thank you to our host and sponsor, Uinta Brewing Co., for helping us kick off another migration season in a fun way!

Bird Walks at the Butte
2026-08-19 19:00 - 20:00 | Red Butte Garden, 300 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT, 84108, United States
Can you identify a bird by its song? Wing patterns? Size? Or do you just enjoy taking in the many species of birds throughout Utah? Whether you’re an avid birder or new to the hobby, come join a birding expert from HawkWatch International as they guide a group around Red Butte Garden & Arboretum to identify and learn about the many birds that call the area home. Please wear comfortable footwear and dress for the weather, as you will be walking throughout the garden. We also recommend that you bring a pair of binoculars. Some extra binoculars will be available if you do not have a pair.
Registration for this program is handled by our partner, Red Butte Gardens: https://redbuttegarden.org/plan-your-garden-visit/online-classes-virtual-resources/adult-education/bird-walk-at-red-butte-garden-with-hawkwatch-international/
Class Registration
Maximum Capacity: 15
Registration Closure: Start of class/Capacity full
General Public Price: $18
Member Price: $14.40

Education Open House
2026-08-20 18:00 - 20:00 | 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.

Bonney Butte Birdy Bingo
2026-09-19 15:00 - 18:00 | Mt. Hood Brewing Co., 87304 E Government Camp Loop, Government Camp, OR, 97028, United States
IMPORTANT: The area surrounding the Bonney Butte HawkWatch is currently closed due to wildfire activity. In the event that we are unable to lead this field trip, guests will have the option to receive a full refund or convert their trip ticket into a 100% tax-deductible donation. We encourage you to make plans that are refundable if you are traveling in.
Join us at the base of the Bonney Butte HawkWatch in Government Camp, Oregon for some Birdy Bingo at Mt. Hood Brewing Co. Meet our live Raptor Ambassadors, play a round or two of birdy bingo, win some prizes, shop some swag, and socialize with fellow bird nerds. This is a family-friendly event, all ages are welcome. Our friends at Mt. Hood Brewing Co are kindly donating a percentage of drink sales during the event, so please grab a glass to join us in saying cheers to 40 years of raptor conservation!
Bingo will run from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, and is optional. Purchase your sheets ahead of time to be ready to go when you arrive. Limited bingo sheets will be available for purchase on the day of, but fair warning that we’ve run out in the past! Birdy prizes will be awarded to winners of each round.
Bingo Packages
$15 Nestling: 1 sheet/round for 10 total sheets
$25 Juvenile: 2 sheets/round for 20 total sheets
$35 Adult: 3 sheets/round for 30 total sheets
Click here to register and purchase your bingo sheets
