The success of Carolina Raptor Center's environmental education programs depends heavily on the support of volunteers and donors. Dedicated education volunteers (docents) escort visitors along trails, explaining the mission of Carolina Raptor Center, describing the natural history of different raptor species, and delivering entertaining education presentations on weekends. Raptor ambassadors travel to exhibits and festivals in Wild Wings vans donated by Public Service of North Carolina. Local companies provide food and supplies for on-site festivals like the Halloween Hoot & Howl or Earth Day Festival.

Want to help? Attend an upcoming volunteer orientation to become a docent, or donate an item on the education wish list. With your help Carolina Raptor Center's education programs can reach more visitors and have an even greater impact on our community.

• »Animal skulls (no horns please!) (for raptor enrichment)
• »Broom heads (with bristles)
• »Corn husks
• »Digital cameras
• »Portable DVD player
• »Six foot long light weight plastic tables
• »Arts and crafts supplies (colored paper, crayons, markers, colored pencils, scissors, glue, etc.)
• »Laminate cartridges for Brother Cool Laminator LX 900
• »Large pumpkins, melons and squash (for raptor enrichment)
• »Old phone books
• »Pine cones
• »PVC pipe (1/4" diameter)
• »Scrub brushes
• »Clicker counters

If you are interested in donating any of the above items, please contact Heather Merewood at hmerewood@carolinaraptorcenter.org.