Meet raptors at family-friendly event, August 14th from 12-4pm

The Montana Raptor Conservation Center (MRCC) is hosting its annual Family Fun Day, Sunday, August 14th from 12-4pm. This family-friendly event is free and open to the public. Come see these powerful birds of prey up close and meet several of Montana’s native raptor species while learning more about their vital role in maintaining a healthy ecosystem. MRCC and its partners, including Montana Outdoor Science School (MOSS), Zoo Montana, and the Grizzly Wolf Discover Center, will have many kid-friendly, educational activities on hand. Dissect owl pellets, build a bird house, tour MRCC’s rehab facility, take a raptor-themed selfie, get your face painted, enjoy Italian ices and other treats, and win fantastic prizes in the Family Fun Day Raffle! The event will be held at the Montana Raptor Conservation Center, 161 Bent Wing Road. Admission and educational activities are free. Donations are welcome. Founded in 1988, the Montana Raptor Conservation Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, provides a number of services for raptors and communities across Montana. Raptor Welfare: Respond to requests to rescue distressed raptors; use best practices to provide medical care, physical therapy, and rehabilitation to injured birds; release raptors able to rejoin the wild; and provide a lifetime home and long-term care for unreleasable raptors serving as MRCC Education Birds. Outreach and Education: Conduct events to advance the public’s awareness of raptors and their importance in the environment; give educational presentations to schools, businesses, service clubs, and outdoor organizations. Research: Band releasable raptors for ongoing research; partner with organizations, individuals, and students conducting raptor-related research. Sustainability: Seek grants, public donations, and assistance from organizations and businesses to achieve their mission. To learn more about the MRCC, please visit montanaraptor.org- /e-commerce/. •