See Birds of Prey Up Close at Raptor Day at Jefferson Memorial Forest
For an up-close look at a few of Kentucky’s birds of prey, plan to attend Raptor Day at Jefferson Memorial Forest from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 26. Falcons, hawks, owls, vultures and eagles are among the powerful predators that will be the focus of Raptor Day at Jefferson Memorial Forest.
The day’s activities will include interpretive hikes, storytelling, live demonstrations and children's activities inspired by the raptors, says Tonya Swan, public education supervisor at Jefferson Memorial Forest. Food vendors will also be on hand for the event.
Swan says this is the first year for Raptor Day, which is geared toward families. Raptor Rehabilitation of Kentucky will bring in a variety of birds, and the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife will provide educational talks and information about its environmental programs.
The event is free and will be held at the park’s Horine Reservation. Parking is $2.
Raptor Rehabilitation of Kentucky, which rescues and releases sick and injured birds of prey, offers engaging programs that have proven popular at area schools and events.
Raptors primarily hunt vertebrates, including other birds, which makes them especially important in the functioning of a healthy ecosystem. Learn more about their role and the many threats affecting these birds of prey at Raptor Day.
Located located 15 miles southwest of downtown Louisville, Jefferson Memorial Forest is the largest municipal urban forest in the country. The park covers more than 6,000 acres and includes 35 miles of marked hiking trails. It is one of 124 parks in the Louisville Metro system.
Posted on Mar 7, 2011 by Bobbi Buchanan
