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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)
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.
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.
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 |