Illinois Raptor Center

2010 Event schedule for Ages 5 thru 85

 

For information about any of the events

at either of the 2 locations (Decatur or Springfield)

or to get a registration form please E-mail  ircinfo@comcast.net .

Seating is limited.     Registration closes 1 week prior to event.

         

 TO BE HELD AT THE ILLINOIS RAPTOR CENTER

Illinois Raptor Center (IRC), 5695 W. Hill Road, Decatur, IL 62522

Phone 217-963-6909

  

 

June 7th   Brancher Camp    (diurnal raptors)        

9 AM till noon at the IRC for ages 5 thru 10  cost - $20.00 Includes snacks

Learn about diurnal raptors with live hawks and falcons

 

June 21st    Brancher Camp    (nocturnal raptors)   

9AM till noon at the IRC for ages 5 thru 10  cost - $20.00 Includes snacks

Learn about nocturnal raptors with live owls

    

July 12th thru 16th       Youth Raptor Camp at the IRC for ages 11 thru 15

9AM till noon every day – program for family and friends at noon till 1PM on the 16th 

cost - $125.00 Includes snacks

A different family of raptors each day—live hawks, falcons, owls and eagles—hands on

 

September 4th      Adult Raptor Camp at the IRC   9AM till 5PM   cost $125.00

Includes refreshments and lunch

One intense day with birds of prey—live birds—hands on

    

September 18th      Adult Raptor Camp at IRC   9AM till 5PM    cost $125.00

Includes refreshments and lunch

One intense day with birds of prey—live birds—hands on

 

October 29th     Owl Prowl at IRC   6:30PM till 9PM   $15.00 adults  $7.50 under 16

Includes refreshments

 

October 30th     Owl Prowl at IRC   6:30PM till 9PM   $15.00 adults  $7.50 under 16

Includes refreshments

 

 

 

TO BE HELD AT ILLINOIS AUDUBON SOCIETY

 Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 East Clear Lake Avenue, Springfield, IL 62703

 

 

June 14th    Brancher Camp  Session 1  (diurnal raptors)        

9 AM till noon at Adams Wildlife Sanctuary in Spfld  for ages 5 thru 10

cost - $25.00 per session -  includes snacks

Learn about diurnal raptors with live hawks and falcons

 

June 17th    Brancher Camp  Session 1  (nocturnal raptors)   

9AM till noon at Adams Wildlife Sanctuary in Spfld  for ages 5 thru 10

cost - $25.00 per session -  includes snacks

Learn about nocturnal raptors with live owls

 

June 28th   Brancher Camp  Session 2  (diurnal raptors)        

9 AM till noon at Adams Wildlife Sanctuary in Spfld  for ages 5 thru 10

cost - $25.00  per session - includes snacks

Learn about diurnal raptors with live hawks and falcons

 

July 1st     Brancher Camp   Session 2  (nocturnal raptors)   

9AM till noon at Adams Wildlife Sanctuary in Spfld  for ages 5 thru 10

cost - $25.00 per session -  includes snacks

Learn about nocturnal raptors with live owls

    

July 19th thru 23rd    Youth Raptor Camp at Adams Wildlife Sanctuary in Spfld  for ages 11 thru 15

9AM till noon every day – program for family and friends at noon till 1PM on the 23rd 

cost - $150.00  includes snacks

A different family of raptors each day—live hawks, falcons, owls and eagles—hands on

 

 

October 22nd      Owl Prowl at Adams Wildlife Sanctuary in Spfld  6:30 PM till 9PM   

Cost—$15.00 adults  $7.50 under 16  - includes refreshments

 

 

November 13th    Adult Raptor Camp at Adams Wildlife Sanctuary in Spfld  9AM till 5PM 

cost  - $150.00  includes refreshments and lunch

One intense day with birds of prey—live birds—hands on

 

The Best Kind of Thank You

 

Memorable learning experiences have become a trademark of The Illinois Raptor Center's educational programs and public events. From the open house to the annual banquet, public booths and appearances, IRC staff members teach in a fun and entertaining way. Children and adults will learn ­ and remember ­ important facts about Illinois wildlife.


The picture at left was a thank you one of the thousands of students we have visited. Thanks to all who support our educational efforts.


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