U of M Raptor Center to Release Rehabilitated Raptors
| What you'll see: |
Rehabilitated raptors released back into the wild.
Photos and video opportunities available.
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| When: |
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Event is from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Raptors released at 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
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| Where: |
Carpenter Nature Center
12805 St. Croix Trail, Hastings
Located on Cty. Road 21 (St. Croix Trail), 1.5 miles north of Highway 10
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| Why: |
Presented by the University of Minnesota Raptor Center and the Carpenter Nature Center, the fall raptor release is sponsored by 3M Foundation in celebration of 3M Cottage Grove’s 60th Anniversary. The event is free. Visitors are reminded that pets are not allowed at the event. Participants will have the opportunity to:
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Watch as raptors are returned to the wild.
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Observe and photograph the Raptor Center’s eagles, falcons, hawks, and owls up close and personal.
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Listen to music by Dean Magraw.
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Participate in children’s activities and educational displays.
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| Background: |
Established in 1974 within the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Minnesota, the Raptor Center is internationally known for pioneering and perfecting techniques in avian medicine and surgery, restoring the peregrine falcon in the Midwest, and advancing the health of raptors and other avian species through ongoing research. In addition to training veterinarians and veterinary professionals from all over the world, the Raptor Center encourages the public to protect raptors and the world we share through school, community, and Web-based education programs, and rehabilitation and release of injured raptors.
The fall raptor release is co-sponsored by Carpenter Nature Center, whose mission is to develop and enhance appreciation for the natural world through quality environmental education, conservation practices, and outdoor experiences for visitors of all ages and capabilities.
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For more information, please call the Raptor Center at 612-624-9753.
The Raptor Center at the University of Minnesota specializes in the medical care, rehabilitation, and conservation of eagles, hawks, owls, and falcons. In addition to treating approximately 800 birds a year, the program provides training in raptor medicine and surgery for veterinarians from around the world, reaches more than 150,000 people each year through public education programs and events, and identifies emerging issues related to raptor health and populations. A program within the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine, The Raptor Center is supported by private funds.
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