Youth RaptorCorps

Sign Up for 2009-2010 Sessions!

Are you between the ages of 10 and 15? Have you always wanted to volunteer at The Raptor Center? Now is your chance: Join our youth service-learning club, Youth RaptorCorps! Each meeting includes an opportunity to see live raptors and learn exciting facts about their environment, natural history, and what you can do to positively affect them. Participants will also engage in service-learning projects aimed at benefiting The Raptor Center’s mission.

Registration is required and is limited to 20 students. Please call the events hotline at 612-624-9753 to register. Attendance at every meeting is recommended. For more information, contact Youth RaptorCorps at raptoryc@umn.edu.

Charge: $15 per family covers all seven sessions!

Tuesday, October 13, 2009 - 4:00-5:30 p.m.

• Topic: Introduction to Raptors
• Introduction to The Raptor Center and Youth RaptorCorps
• Snack/break
• Service project:: Create thank-you cards for TRC donors, button name tags

Tuesday, November 10, 2009 - 4:00-5:30 p.m.

• Topic: Falconry
• Snack/break
• Service project: Glass trinkets and ornaments

No December Meeting

Tuesday, January 12, 2010 - 4:00-5:30 p.m.

• Topic: Migration
• Snack/break
• Service project: Kestrel nest boxes

Tuesday, February 9, 2010 - 4:00-5:30 p.m.

• Topic: Owls
• Snack/break
• Service project: Owl pellet dissection/packaging

Tuesday, March 9, 2010 - 4:00-5:30 p.m.

• Topic: Raptors and the Environment
• Snack/break
• Service project: Create open house activity

Tuesday, April 13, 2010 - 4:00-5:30 p.m.

• Topic: Raptor Rehabilitation
• Snack/break
• Service project: Clinic project TBD

Tuesday, May 11, 2010 - 4:00-5:30 p.m.

• Topic: Backyard birding/off-site bird watching
• Pizza party
• Service project: Lake cleanup

Youth Raptor Corps will also have the opportunity to volunteer at the Spring Raptor Release!