Interns are exposed to natural history, field techniques, safe and proper handling procedures, basic rehabilitation protocol, interpretation skills, and the standards and regulations for maintaining a raptor rehabilitation or education facility. The Spring Brook Nature Center raptor program is dedicated to raptor education and conservation.
Raptors are a valuable resource on our earth.
They play an important role in the circle of life. Raptors are very efficient and effective predators which keep small mammal and avian populations in balance. The raptor program offers many opportunities to see and learn about local raptors. Through interactive demonstrations and activities, students will learn about the delicate balance between predators and prey. The emotional impact of seeing a hawk, owl or falcon up close, flying to the fist or diving to a lure, is not soon forgotten by children and adults.