FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3

KEYNOTE PRESENTATION: NEW HOPE FOR ANIMALS

Location: Museum of the Rockies – Hager Auditorium

6:30 pm – doors open at 6:00 pm

$5 donation at the door

Limited seating available, first come first served

Thane Maynard, Executive Director of the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, is returning to Bozeman as the keynote speaker for Bridger Raptor Fest 2008. His mission is to teach and write, telling the story of biological diversity, natural history, and wildlife conservation to the general public. Maynard has hosted numerous wildlife programs, including the daily public radio series 90-Second Naturalist, which airs on stations across North America.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4

Bridger Bowl Ski Area

10:00 am – 3:00 pm

RAPTOR VIEWING HIKE

Thane Maynard, Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden

8:00 am

Join Thane Maynard, for an incredible raptor viewing hike toward the ridge. Learn from an expert wildlife biologist while experiencing nature’s bounty right here in our backyard.

Space is limited (25 max)

This program is full.  Please contact MOSS to be added to the waiting list.

RAPTOR & BIRDING HIKE

Sponsored by Greater Yellowstone Coalition

Denver Holt, Owl Research Institute & Daniel Cox, Natural Exposures

9:00 am

Join Denver Holt, leading owl researcher, author, and educator, and Daniel Cox, internationally recognized photographer, for an engaging walk on Montana owls.  Bring your cameras along!

Space is limited (25 max) – call MOSS to register at 406.582.0526

RAPTOR IDENTIFICATION

Presented by Steve Hoffman, Montana Audubon

10:30 – 11:30 am

Identifying raptors in flight is a tricky business. Join Hoffman, regional bird expert, as he presents essential information and pointers in raptor identification.

FAMILY NATURALIST WALK

Presented by Montana Outdoor Science School

10:30 – 11:30 am

Enjoy a nature walk and learn about our local wildlife, plants and seasonal changes. An experienced naturalist will help awaken your senses through hands-on activities to heighten your awareness of your natural surroundings. 

CELEBRATE THE KITE

Presented by ArtSplot of the Arts Centered Education Society

10:30 am – 12:30 pm

Join Chelsea Smith with ArtSplot and build your own kite! Children under 10 years must be accompanied by an adult.

LIVE RAPTOR PRESENTATION

Presented by Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center

11:45 am – 12:30 pm & 2:00 – 2:45 pm

Meet live raptors and learn about the unique and interesting behaviors of native Montana birds of prey. Investigate raptor artifacts including feet and feathers.

MONTANA OWLS

Presented by Denver Holt, Owl Research Institute

1:00 – 2:00 pm

Join Denver Holt, leading owl researcher, author, and educator, for an engaging presentation on Montana owls.

BOOKS & BIRDS STORYTIME

Presented by Bozeman Public Library

2:00 – 2:30 pm

Bring the family and settle in for raptor readings.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5

Bridger Bowl Ski Area

10:00 am – 3:00 pm

RAPTOR IDENTIFICATION

Presented by Steve Hoffman, Montana Audubon

10:30 – 11:30 am

Identifying raptors in flight is a tricky business. Join Hoffman, regional bird expert, as he presents essential information and pointers in raptor identification.

BOOKS & BIRDS STORYTIME

Presented by Montana Outdoor Science School

10:30 – 11:00 am

Bring the family and settle in for raptor readings.

PHYSICS OF FLIGHT FOR KIDS & RAPTOR RACES

Presented by Steve Garvine, Summit Aviation

11:45 am - 12:45 pm

Explore the origins of flight – from birds to planes discover how people learned to fly.  Then build your own raptor and watch it fly!

LIVE RAPTOR PRESENTATION

Presented by Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center

11:45 am – 12:30 pm & 2:00 – 2:45 pm

Meet live raptors and learn about the unique and interesting behaviors of native Montana birds of prey. Investigate raptor artifacts including feet and feathers.

RAPTOR VIEWING HIKE

Presented by Steve Hoffman, Montana Audubon

12:30 pm

Now that you know more about raptor identification, join Steve for a hike toward the ridge and test your new skills.

SAFARRRRI JAPAN!

Presented by Mayu Braun, Yellowstone Glacier Adventures, Inc

1:00 – 1:45 pm

Discover the wildlife melting pot of Japan, one of the most biologically rich places in the world.  Designed for children ages 7 – 10 years.

MONTANA OWLS

Presented by Denver Holt, Owl Research Institute

2:00 – 3:00 pm

Join Denver Holt, leading owl researcher, author, and educator, for an engaging presentation on Montana owls.

ALL DAY PROGRAMS – BOTH DAYS

MONTANA RAPTOR CONSERVATION CENTER (MRCC)

Meet the Ambassador Birds!  Observe and learn about live birds.  Raffle tickets to support MRCC will be on sale at their booth throughout the day.

KIDS ACTIVITIES

Presented by Montana Outdoor Science School &

Children’s Museum of Bozeman

Enjoy games, crafts and more for kids of all ages.

FACE PAINTING

Presented by Montana Outdoor Science School

Transform into a Peregrine Falcon, Bald Eagle or even a Great Horned Owl! $3.00/face.

ELEMENT AT RAPTOR FEST

Element Film Festival 2008

Enjoy selected films created and produced by MSU Science and Natural History Filmmaking graduate students. Times will be posted at the event.

Raptor Fest Exhibitors: 

American Wildlands

Gallatin National Forest

Gallatin Valley Land Trust

Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center

HawkWatch International

Keystone Conservation

Llama Llama Books

Montana Audubon

Montana Outdoor Science School

Montana Raptor Conservation Center

Museum of the Rockies

Northern Rockies Bioneers – BORN Network

Sacajawea Audubon Society

Sportsman’s Warehouse

Wild Birds Unlimited

Yellowstone Association Institute

Yellowstone National Park

Location: Saddle Peak Lodge Main Floor

For more information call:

Montana Outdoor Science School

582-0526