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BPRC Raptor Educational Programs
There’s no better way to learn about the birds of prey in North Texas than to meet them in person!
If you’re interested in a booking a program or have questions, please click on the Schedule a Program form below!
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!
On-Site and Outreach Educational Programs
Whether you come to us or we come to you, we offer engaging educational experiences for all ages. Join us at BPRC for a great day of learning in a natural setting with Lavon Lake as the backdrop. Our park features pavilions, an amphitheater, restrooms, and trails, and we offer raptor presentations as well as guided hikes through native Blackland Prairie—an endangered ecosystem with unique plant life. We can accommodate up to 200 participants for on-site programs.
Alternatively, we can bring our presentations—approximately 45 minutes long—to your location. These are available to schools, homeschool groups, youth organizations, libraries, scouts, and more. Each year, we present to over 30,000 people across North Texas and Oklahoma. Group sizes can range from small groups to entire schools; for schools, we recommend no more than 150 at a time and can offer back-to-back sessions as needed.
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 people
- Price = $350
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:
- 1.5 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
Wings & Talons Experience
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
- Price = $50/hour
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
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 = $15/person
(minimum required: 10)
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 = $4/pellet
Owl Pellet Dissection Kit
During the dissection, they can see and identify the tiny bones from that owl’s meal, children can learn about the owl’s diet and place in the food web.
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