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Experience live birds of prey up close and personal on a winter Hawk Walk. Licensed falconers will work with small groups of four to eight participants to teach them the natural history of the raptors and the role they play in our environment. Basics of the ancient sport of falconry will also be covered as well as the environmental concerns facing these beautiful birds. The guided excursion will lead you around The Arboretum gardens with many opportunities to handle live birds of prey with close supervision. Pre-scheduled Hawk Walks:Friday, February 15, 20089:45 – 11:30 a.m. Programs include an educational overview of the birds, a walk outdoors with birds flying to participants’ gloves, refreshments and plenty of opportunities for photography. Friday, March 14, 20089:45 – 11:30 a.m. Programs include an educational overview of the birds, a walk outdoors with birds flying to participants’ gloves, refreshments and plenty of opportunities for photography.
A Hawk Walk can also be arranged especially for a small group of four to eight people on weekday mornings in January, February and March. The fee per participant is $35 for Arboretum members and $45 for non-members. Payment must be made in full in advance to secure your place in the program. Please call (928) 774-1442, ext.110 or email Rachel Edelstein at Rachel.Edelstein@nau.edu to make a reservation.
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