Presentations
The Avian Wildlife Center offers award-winning natural history programs for all ages. Focusing on the birds native to the area, the talks are highlighted with live birds, specimens, and photographs. Topics include:
- Avian Rehabilitation
- Birds of the Backyard and Beyond
- Birds of Prey
- Chimney Swifts
- Hawks, the Wind Masters
- Hawk Identification
- Owls – Watchers of the Night
- A Future for Endangered Raptors
- Soaring Ospreys
- Raptors Through the Year
- Hummingbirds
- Classroom Laboratories:
- Owl Pellets
- Bird Adaptations
You can view a video about Trooper, our red-tailed hawk, who was inducted in the New Jersey Veterinary Medical Association Animal Hall of Fame in 2016.
For more information or to arrange a program for your group phone (973)702-1957 or contact us via email at info@avianwildlife.org.
Public Events
The Avian Wildlife Center offers public programs through the year at Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge and at other locations and events.
2024
February 17: Great Backyard Bird Count, Wallkill River NWR
March 9: All About the Avian Wildlife Center and Volunteering, Sussex-Wantage Branch Library
August 5: New Jersey State Fair, Green Day
October: Meadowlands Birding Festival
October 19: Sussex County Harvest, Honey, and Garlic Festival
October 27: Brandwein Institute, Port Jervis, NY Raptors 1 PM
