Hawk Mountain Events 2010 Autumn Weekend Program Schedule Offered Saturdays and Sundays
Jul 13, 2014 05:02PM ● By Erica ShamesRaptors Up Close
10, Noon, 2 & 4 pm, Outdoor Amphitheater
Held indoors in the event of inclement weather
Through November 21
Native Plant Garden Tours:
Through Oct 8 at 11 & 3 pm, Meet at Garden Gate
Learn more about native plant species and how you can plant flowers, shrubs and trees that help attract and benefit butterflies, birds and beneficial pollinating insect
Name that Raptor
Through Nov 21 at 10 am, Noon & 2 pm
Learn how to identify birds of prey as they pass overhead. Meet at Appalachian Overlook, just a short walk from the trail entrance
Trapping & Tracking
Through Nov 21 at 11:30 am, Laurelwood Niche
Meet our international conservation interns and learn about the tools and technology used to study long-distance migrants. Includes information on satellite and radio telemetry, wingtagging and the importance of counting hawks.
Birding with Binoculars
Through Nov 21 at 9 & 11 am, Laurelwood Niche
Using Hawk Mountain's education binoculars, learn how best to use this important tool and the different features that can help you spot birds of prey faster. This program is ideal for young people before heading to the lookout.
Interpretive Trail Walk
1:30 pm
2010 Autumn Hawkwatch
Daily, Through December 15 at North Lookout
Monarch Migration Celebration
Saturday, September 18 from 10 am-4 pm
Trail fee applies for Non-member
The Eagle Watchers
Saturday, September 18 at 5 pm
Visitor Center
Children's Raptor ID Workshop
Sunday, September 19 from 10 am-1:30 pm
$10 Members, $20 Non-Members
Limited to 10 children ages 8 to 12
Advance registration is required: call 610-756-6961
Mushroom ID Workshop with Joe Lankalis
Sunday, September 19 at 2 pm
The Common Room
$5 Members, $10 Non-Members
Limited to 15 participants
Advance registration required, call 610-756-6961
Hawk Mountain Art Show at Cabelas
Sat & Sun, September 25-26
10 am-5 pm, Cabela's; Located in Deer Country exhibit
Hawk Mountain: The World's First Raptor Sanctuary
Saturday, October 2
Presentations at Noon & 3 pm
Free
Meet the Fall Forest
Saturday, October 2 from 1-2:30 pm
Limited to first 12 who sign up in the Visitor Center on day of event
Trail fee applies. Pay trail fee when you sign up.
Raptor ID Workshop
Sunday, October 3
10 am to 1:30 pm
$10 Members, $20 Non-Members
Ages 12 and over. Limited to 12. Registration required. 610-756-6961
Owl-o-Ween
Saturday, October 30
Trail fee applie
Golden Eagle Saturday
Saturday, November 13
Free.
Trail fee applies for those who walk to scenic overlook
Holiday Open House
"Black Friday", November 26
Trail fee applies. Children are free.
No extra fees for activities
10 am-4 pm