|
The Bridger Raptor Festival is an annual event held in and around Bozeman, Montana. The festival, which is free to the public, centers around a raptor migration count of the largest known Golden Eagle migration in the United States which takes place at the Bridger Bowl ski area in the Gallatin National Forest just north of Bozeman. Other activities include wildlife films, nature walks and talks, education and entertainment programs for people of all ages.
The event has been sponsored by Imerys Talc and Tim and Mary Barnard as well as other partners and supporters, and is hosted by Bridger Bowl, Montana Outdoor Science School, Gallatin National Forest, and the Montana Raptor Conservation Center.
Thursday, 6:30 pm, Museum of the Rockies. Doors open at 6:00 pmThis presentation, a mix of science and history and personal story, is both a celebration of our longstanding relationship to the ntaural world, as well as a ray of hope for how the potential of that relationship can be more fully realized in these times.The Bridger Raptor Festival: A Migration Celebration is an annual event dedicated to promoting an awareness and appreciation for the migration of raptors and other wildlife through the Northern Rockies.
The Festival seeks to:Raise awareness and support local, national and international organizations that share in this mission.
- Connect the general public to research regarding wildlife and to promote access and interpretation to the findings of the research.
- Foster a greater understanding and appreciation of the local wildlife –while providing opportunities to for life-long learning.
Through:
Events that are free, available to the general public, appealing to a wide range of backgrounds, ages and interests.
|
