Join Bu, the Montana Raptor Conservation Center’s education owl, for a Cocktails and Creativity Raptor Center Fundraiser–an engaging evening at the Belgrade studio of artist Wendy Marquis on Saturday, March 12th from 3-5:30pm. Unwind and connect with others as you learn about Great Horned Owls and create a masterpiece to take home! Previous art experience is not required–Wendy provides friendly step-by-step instruction and all the supplies you’ll need. There will also be wine and beer, as well as hors d’oeuvres. Cost is $100 per person (adults only). A portion of the proceeds go to support MRCC. To reserve a space for this lively evening, go to MRCC’s e-commerce website at: montanaraptor.org/e-commerce/.
To learn more about Wendy Marquis, go to wendymarquis.com/. Wendy Marquis’ studio is located at 9 E Main in Belgrade (at the 4-way stop). Founded in 1988, the Montana Raptor Conservation Center (MRCC), 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/. •
