The celebration will take place at the Mr.& 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 until 4 p.m., and include crafts, live Eagle presentations by Operation Wildlife along with opportunities to view a variety of owls, hawks, and falcons. There will also be Eagle and Waterfowl viewings along the lake. Events and presentation will also be available on Sunday from Noon – 4 p.m. See the full schedule for details.
This event is free of charge 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 Celebration is sponsored by the Wyandotte County United Government Parks and Recreation Department, the Kansas City, Kansas Public Library, Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools, and Operation Wildlife. To learn more about 2015 Raptor Day, call 913.299.2384 or visit www.kckpl.org.
Full Schedule
January 24, 2014
Location: Mr. & Mrs. F.L. Schlagle Library, Wyandotte County Lake Park
• 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Eagle Crafts/Eagle Viewing
• 10 – 10:45 a.m. – Live Eagle Presentation, Operation Wildlife
• 1:30 – 2:15 p.m. – Live Eagle Presentation, Operation Wildlife
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 Presentation
January 25, 2014
Location: F.L. Schlagle Library, Wyandotte County Lake Park
• Noon – 4 p.m. – Eagle Crafts/Eagle Viewing
• 1 – 1:45 p.m. – Live Eagle Presentation, Operation Wildlife
• 3 – 3:15 p.m. – Live Eagle Presentation, Operation Wildlife
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 3:00 p.m. – Live Bird of Prey Presentation
