Programs

Live Raptor Program

The educational program introduces children and adults to the world of raptors. These hawks, owls and falcons are well trained, and with the assistance of BPRC education specialists, show you what makes them an important part of our environment. You will discover their roles in the food chain and their unique adaptations to hunt in woodland, wetlands and prairies. There’s no better way to learn about the birds of prey in North Texas than to meet them in person!

Information:

• Enjoy our Live Raptor Program at BPRC in our amphitheater
• Enjoy the beautiful scenery – natural setting with Lavon Lake as our backdrop and remnant prairie considered an endangered ecosystem with plants unique to this habitat
• Bring your lunch and stay onsite for a picnic lunch
• We have a park with pavilions, an amphitheater, restrooms, and trails
• Can accommodate up to 200
• Price = $350

Field Trip Event

Join us at BPRC for a great day of education. This event includes a raptor presentation, guided trail hike through the native Blackland Prairie, and age appropriate educational activities.

Information:

• Live Raptors will be “on hand”
• 3 hours (includes 30 min for lunch)
• Minimum # required: 25
• $17/person for up to 50 participants
• Discounted $12/person for 50+ participants

Knee High Naturalists

Our Knee High Naturalist program focuses on one species of raptor. This event will consist of meeting a live raptor, reading a story, and then going on a short prairie walk to see what plants and animals we can find!

Information:

• For 3-5 year olds
• Live Raptors present
• Short prairie walk through the native Blackland Prairie at BPRC
• 1.5 hours
• Minimum # required: 5
• $15/person

Night Hike & Raptor Program

Evening time on the prairie looks completely different than day time. Join us as the sun sets for an evening that consists of a raptor presentation, guided trail walk, and wrapped up with smores by a campfire.

Information:

• Enjoy our Live Raptor Program at BPRC in our amphitheater
• Live Raptors will be “on hand”
• Guided Nature Hike through the native Blackland Prairie at BPRC, led by Master Naturalist
• 3 hours
• Minimum # required: 20
• $22/person

Painting with Petunia

Are you ready to embark on a unique and unconventional artistic journey? Picture this: a canvas, vibrant paints, and an unexpected partner in creativity – a magnificent black vulture.

Information:

• 1 hour painting session with our black vulture ambassador, Petunia
• Includes:
  • a behind the scene tour of our education ambassador area
  • paint color selection
  • watching Petunia complete your painting
  • picture with Petunia after your painting is complete
• Must be a minimum of 10 years old
• Max # of guests = 10
• Price = $350

Behind the Scenes Tour of BPRC

Ever wondered what the day-to-day looks like at the Blackland Prairie Raptor Center? This is your opportunity to tour the “behind the scenes” area to learn more about what we do on a daily basis. As an added bonus, you will have the opportunity to meet our full crew of raptor ambassadors!

Information:

• 2 hour behind the scenes tour of BPRC
• Can often be tailored to your interests in the organization
  • Prairie Conservation & Restoration
  • Raptor Rehabilitation
  • Education & Training
  • *Please note, we cannot guarantee access to the hospital for tours due to possible medical emergencies.
• Must be a minimum of 10 years old
• Price = $350

Raptor Photo Shoot

Have a group of photographers that are nature enthusiasts? Schedule a photo shoot with BPRC as a group event! We will have multiple raptors available for you to photograph.

Information:

• Includes: 2 hours with birds
• Raptors will be either “on hand” or tethered and perched
• Get as close at 6’ from the raptors
• Can use tripods or monopods
• Minimum # required: 10
• Price = $300
• Option to add additional hours of park use (NO birds will be present) for $50/hr

Live Raptor Program

The educational program introduces children and adults to the world of raptors. These hawks, owls and falcons are well trained, and with the assistance of BPRC education specialists, show you what makes them an important part of our environment. You will discover their roles in the food chain and their unique adaptations to hunt in woodland, wetlands and prairies. There’s no better way to learn about the birds of prey in North Texas than to meet them in person!

Information:

• Live Raptors will be “on hand”
• We come to you: schools, homeschool groups, youth organizations, libraries, scouts and many more
• 45 minute presentation plus 15 min more at the end so you can ask questions and see the birds up close!
• Group size can range from a few, to a classroom, to a whole school (for the best experience we recommend no more than 150 at a time)
• Discounted back-to-back programs are available
• Price = $350

Tiny Tike Program

Wanting to do a live raptor program for younger kiddos? Our Tiny Tike Program is the perfect solution! We will bring one bird, discuss related raptor adaptations, and then finish up with a story book, all within a timeframe that works best for little ones!

Information:

• Live Raptor “on hand”
• 30 min
• We come to you
• Price = $150

Virtual Raptor Program

The educational program introduces children and adults to the world of raptors. These hawks, owls and falcons are well trained, and with the assistance of BPRC education specialists, show you what makes them an important part of our environment. You will discover their roles in the food chain and their unique adaptations to hunt in woodland, wetlands and prairies. There’s no better way to learn about the birds of prey in North Texas than to meet them in person!

Information:

• Enjoy our Live Raptor Program virtually through a live feed
• Live Raptors will be “on hand” during the feed
• 45 minute presentation plus 15 min more at the end so you can ask questions
• Price = $200

Raptors of North Texas Presentation

Ever wondered what type of raptors are flying through our North Texas skies? This is the presentation for YOU! We will review the most common raptors that are native to the area and make sure to allow time to answer questions from the audience.

Information:

• No Live Raptors
• 30 min presentation plus 15 min more for questions
• Location of your choice
• Minimum # required: 25
• Free of charge (distance surcharge may apply)

Education & Marketing Booth

Our education and marketing team is happy to host a BPRC booth at your event! We will bring information about our center and awesome biofacts (wings and talons) to share with your guests to help educate them on the incredible raptors that are native to this area.

Information:

• No Live Raptors
• Minimum # required: 25
• Free of charge

Back-to-back additional program

• Add an additional program for a discount
• Price = $200

Guided Nature Hike

• Guided Nature Hike through the native Blackland Prairie at BPRC
• Remnant prairie is considered an endangered ecosystem with plants unique to this habitat
• Led by a Master Naturalist
• Around 45 minutes
• Very easy walk (young children would not have a problem)
• Strollers are allowed, but no paved paths
• Dirt or gravel in areas
• Price = $3/person (minimum charge of $30)

Owl Pellets

• Pellets are the undigested parts of a bird’s food, such as hair or bones, which are regurgitated (coughed up through the beak)
• Kids can study them to learn more about the owl and the ecosystems in which they live
• During the dissection, they can see and identify the tiny bones from that owl’s meal, can learn about the owl’s diet and place in the food web
• Available seasonally
• Price = $2/pellet