Carolina Raptor Center's environmental education programs complement North Carolina Standard Course of Study curriculum standards; a detailed listing of these ties is available.

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Our traveling and on-site education programs:

Predators From The Sky
Grades K-12

Live birds of prey help you discover their kinship with native wildlife and humans. Learn what makes raptors unique in the avian world and explore what actions can be taken to make a difference for wildlife and our environment. Feathered Fables
Pre K-Kindergarten

Let your students' imaginations soar! We'll share stories of raptors and introduce you to the real thing. You will learn about these amazing birds while enjoying traditional tales and a hands-on experience with our touch table. Habitat Is Where It's At
Grades 1-2

Animals and humans need four basic components of habitat: food, water, shelter, and space. Learn how raptors native to the Carolinas use different environments to survive and reproduce. Amazing Adaptations
Grades 3-5

Using live birds, explore the characteristics that hawks and owls use to be successful hunters. Feathers, skulls and other parts provide a "hands on" opportunity to examine some of these adaptations. What's the Danger in Endangered?
Grades 6-8

What causes an animal to go extinct? What can we do to stop it? Learn the impact we have on raptors and other animals and what's being done to help them. Your group will gain an understanding of the connections within nature and our place in it. Raptors In Native American Culture
High school-adults

Indians use their oral tradition of storytelling to preserve knowledge and instruct their children in Native American beliefs. A live hawk and owl, along with feathers and Indian artifacts, help to bring Indian tales alive and demonstrate the role of raptors in Native American traditions. On the Wing
Grades K-12

Eagles, hawks and falcons have special adaptations, allowing them to hunt efficiently during daylight hours. Meet several diurnal birds and learn about their specialized hunting techniques. Silent Hunters
Grades K-12

Meet live, native owls of the Carolinas and learn about a raptor's life in the wild. Explore the origins and interpretation of owl behavior in stories and myths from cultures around the world, and gain knowledge about our human tendency to fear and mistrust what we do not understand.

Our Soaring Symbol
Grades K-12

What does the bald eagle mean to our country, and why is the golden eagle called the "Thunderbird?" Meet two of our resident eagles up close and learn about their incredible natural history.