Prepare to flock to the Mr. and Mrs. F.L. Schlagle Library 2015 Raptor Days event, Jan. 24 and 25, presented by Operation Wildlife and sponsored by The Kansas City, Kan., Board of Public Utilities.
This annual event encourages the community to celebrate birds of prey and educates the public about wildlife in Wyandotte County.
The event will take place at the Mr. and Mrs. F.L. Schlagle Library, and the James P. Davis Hall in Wyandotte County Lake Park over the course of two days.
Saturday’s events will be available from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., and include live bird of prey presentations by Operation Wildlife, a craft area for children and eagle and waterfowl viewings along the lake. Events and presentations will also be available on Sunday from noon to 4 p.m.
This event is free and open to the public. Take the West Road upon entering park to F.L. Schlagle Library or the East Road to Davis Hall.
In addition to BPU, the 2015 Raptor Days event is sponsored by the Wyandotte County Unified Government Parks and Recreation Department, the Kansas City, Kan., Public Library, Kansas City, Kan., Public Schools, and Operation Wildlife. To learn more about 2015 Raptor Days, call 913-299-2384 or visit www.kckpl.org.
Schedule
Jan. 24:
Location: Mr. and Mrs. F.L. Schlagle Library, Wyandotte County Lake Park
• 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Eagle Crafts/Eagle Viewing.
Exhibits with live owls, hawks, falcons and other raptors.
Visit with volunteers from Operation Wildlife.
• 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. – Live Birds of Prey Presentations
Location: James P. Davis Hall, Wyandotte County Lake Park
• 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Exhibits with live owls, hawks, falcons, and other raptors. Visit with volunteers from Operation Wildlife.
• 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. – Live Bird of Prey Presentations
Jan. 25:
Location: F.L. Schlagle Library, Wyandotte County Lake Park
• Noon – 4 p.m. – Eagle Crafts/Eagle Viewing
Exhibits with live owls, hawks, falcons and other raptors.
Visit with volunteers from Operation Wildlife.
• 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. – Live Bird of Prey Presentations
Location: James P. Davis Hall, Wyandotte County Lake Park
• Noon – 4 p.m. – Exhibits with live owls, hawks, falcons, and other raptors. Visit with volunteers from Operation Wildlife.
• 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. – Live Bird of Prey Presentations
– Story from David Mehlhaff, BPU chief communications officer