Programs

There’s no better way to learn about the birds of prey in North Texas than to meet them in person!
Interested in a program or have questions, please click on the Program/Event Request form at the bottom of this page

Blackland Prairie Raptor Center’s birds of prey have many years of experience introducing 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. We also have owl pellets for sale!

Outreach Programs

The presentations, approximately 45 minutes long are at your location and are available to all schools, homeschool groups, youth organizations, libraries, scouts and much more. Each year we present to more than 30,000 people. We travel all over North Texas and Oklahoma. Group size can range from a few to a classroom to a whole school. For schools, we recommend no more than 150 at a time and can do back-to-back programs as requested.

On-Site Programs

Join us at BPRC for a great day of education in a natural setting with Lavon Lake as our backdrop. We have a park with pavilions, an amphitheater, restrooms, and trails. We can offer raptor presentations as well as guided hikes through native Blackland Prairie. The prairie hikes take you through a remnant prairie considered an endangered ecosystem with plants unique to this habitat. Able to accommodate up to 200 for our on-site programs.

Education Program/Event Options

 

Live Raptor Program (your choice of location)


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

Live Raptor Program (at BPRC)

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 (at BPRC)

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)
  • Available September through November, and March through May
  • Minimum # required: 20
  • $7.50/person

Knee High Naturalists (at BPRC)

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
  • 1.5 hours
  • Minimum # required: 5
  • $15/person

Homeschool Event (at BPRC)

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”
  • 4 hours (includes 30 min for lunch)
  • Available September through November, and March through May
  • Minimum # required: 10
  • $12/person

Tiny Tike Program (at your location)

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

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

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

Live Raptor Photo Day (at BPRC)

Have a group of photographers that are nature enthusiasts? Schedule a photo day at BPRC as a group event! Your morning will begin just before daybreak so you can capture the beautiful sunrise over Lake Lavon. We will have multiple raptors stationed throughout the park in various locations to allow you access to the best light. Once the birds have gone back home, you will have access to our nature trails for an additional hour to check out our walking paths to capture additional photos in our restored prairie.

Information:

  • 2 hours with birds
  • Raptors will be tethered and perched on a natural setting or platform
  • Get as close at 6’ from the raptors
  • Can use tripods or monopods
  • Paths to the raptor photo locations are paved or graveled
  • Available April through November
  • Minimum # required: 10
  • $75/person

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

Live Raptor Photo Shoot (your choice of location)

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
  • Includes: 1 extra hour of park use for photos without the 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

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
  • Available March through June, and September through November
  • Minimum # required: 20
  • $22/person

Add-On Options

 

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 = $100

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