Indigenous Birds of Prey Presentation with Ellen Kalish & Justin Wexler

Wild Hudson Valley is joining forces with Ellen Kalish of Ravensbeard Wildlife Center for a special presentation on indigenous birds of prey! During this program, participants will get to see five live birds of prey (and an opossum!); all native to this region. Ellen will speak on each species’ habitat, distinct features, and how they each came to be with her at the Center. Justin Wexler of Wild Hudson Valley will share about the historical and cultural significance of each species, including the creature's name and associated folklore amongst Northeastern native peoples. Connecting the past to the present, the presenters will talk about how the landscape and ecology has changed in the past several hundred years, and what Lenape people would have seen and experienced here in comparison to the plant and wildlife that surrounds us today.

Advanced registration is required for this event, and space is limited. Proceeds from this…