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Rocky Mountain
Raptor Program Visit
Sunday, September 26, 2010
9:00 am – 11:00 am
Field Trip
Behind the Scenes Tour of the Rocky Mountain Raptor
Program
Visit the facility of the Rocky Mountain Raptor Program,
host of the 2010 RRF Conference. The RMRP cares for more than 325
injured raptors each year, with the goal of releasing them back to the
wild. Additionally, the RMRP has about 30 nonreleasable birds that are
used for environmental education and public outreach. The 8000-square
foot building includes medical care facility, gift shop, and
classroom. Rehabilitation caging includes a 2880-square foot
convalescent cage complex with a 6000-square foot flight/reconditioning
cage complex. Education birds are housed in a 2880 square foot cage
complex.
Trip Details
Participants will be guided through the main facility
and caging in groups of 10. Tours will include discussions on
rehabilitation philosophy and methods, case management, and the science
and art of cage design. Photography is welcomed.
Cost: $5
Trip Limited to 30 participants, Transportation is provided.
Contact:
Judy Scherpelz
Rocky Mountain Raptor Program
2519 S. Shields St. #115
Fort Collins, CO 80526
970-484-7756 |
