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Cascades Raptor Center

Cascades Raptor Center

Introduction: 

Cascades Raptor Center is a 501c3 non-profit Nature Center and Wildlife Hospital for birds of prey in Eugene, Oregon. Our Nature Center enhances appreciation, respect and stewardship through public education. With over 60 non-releasable birds of 33 native species - hawks, owls, eagles and more - our Nature Center has an unparalleled ability to engage visitors of all ages. These permanent resident birds are housed in large outdoor aviaries on our wooded hillside property and are an integral part of our educational mission to create awareness and respect, and to foster care of the wild world. School groups, scout troops, hikers, birders and the general public come from all over Oregon and the western US to see the wide variety of native raptors here on display.

Mission Statement: 

Through wildlife rehabilitation and public education, CRC fosters a connection between people and birds of prey. Our goal is to help the human part of the natural community learn to value, understand, and honor the role of wildlife in preserving the natural and cultural heritage of the Pacific Northwest.

Address: 
32275 Fox Hollow Rd PO Box 5386
Eugene, OR, 97405
United States
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Phone: 
(541) 485-1320
Website: 
http://www.eRaptors.org
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Kit Lacy
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Cascades Raptor Center
Address: 
32275 Fox Hollow Rd
Eugene, OR, 97405
United States
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Description: 

With over 60 non-releasable birds of 33 native species - hawks, owls, eagles and more - our Nature Center has an unparalleled ability to engage visitors of all ages. These permanent resident birds are housed in large outdoor aviaries on our wooded hillside property and are an integral part of our educational mission to create awareness and respect, and to foster care of the wild world. School groups, scout troops, hikers, birders and the general public come from all over Oregon and the western US to see the wide variety of native raptors here on display.

Programs offered and features: 

Visitors are welcome six days a week for self-guided tours of CRC’s Nature Center. Resident birds are housed in large outdoor aviaries along wooded paths, with educational signage describing the natural history and personal history of each bird. Staff and volunteers are available to answer questions. Bird artifacts, informational literature, and educational displays are housed in the visitor center. On Saturdays and Sundays, staff and volunteers present Handler Talks: informal programs in our Education Pavilion. These intimate programs allow visitors to see resident birds out of their aviaries, ask questions, and learn about Oregon’s rich raptor heritage.

On-site Raptor Experience programs are also offered. Young raptor fans enjoy "Reading with Raptors" programs, when a storybook comes alive with a special “Guest Star Raptor!” After the story, groups may take a self-guided tour of the Nature Center. “Take a Walk on the Wild Side” programs are for raptor fans of all ages. Participants meet several of CRC’s resident birds during a program on a topic of their choice and then are taken on a guided tour to meet the over 60 resident raptors that call CRC home.

Days & Hours of Operation: 

April through October: Tuesday-Sunday and Monday holidays from 10-6.
November through March: Tuesday-Sunday and Monday holidays from 12-5.

Wheelchair Accessible: 
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