Every year we visit schools, nature centers and museums throughout the Northeast presenting programs on birds of prey.Our presentations provide a unique learning experience for students of all ages while offering a practical alternative to expensive field trips.Each program is presented by a professional biologist and revolves around a display of live birds of prey.A wide range of topics are covered including ecology, the differences between hawks and owls, historical relationships of raptors with man, effects of pesticides on raptor populations, and conservation.
Your students will be captivated by the beauty and endless wonder of these often misunderstood hunters of the sky, while they learn about the role raptors play in the environment and the problems they face in our ever changing world.
In addition, conservation projects are discussed, and nest boxes designed for raptors, owl pellets and examples of equipment used in the ancient sport of falconry are displayed.
About the Speaker: Michael J. Gaylo, biologist and director of Hawks, Owls & Wildlife has been teaching in the field of environmental education for the past 26 years.He is a member of various scientific and conservation organizations including the Raptor Research Foundation.A licensed falconer, Mr. Gaylo has been working with birds of preyfor over 35 years and lectures on raptors and the need for conservation throughout the Northeast.
Hawks, Owls & Wildlife offers the highest quality programs in the Northeast at very affordable rates.Programs are tailored to the age and size of the audience we are working with.Each program runs about 50 minutes in length. Please feel free to give us a call for program rates and more information on any of our Programs.
