Saturday, September 2nd, 2017  10:00-1:00pm

Join us in celebrating one of the most ecologically important groups of birds out there -- the vultures!  Seriously endandered in many parts of their range, vultures are often maligned and their critical role in preventing the spread of disease and maintaining healthy ecosystems misunderstood. As the name implies, International Vulture Awareness Day is a worldwide event. 

Come enjoy vulture-themed activities from 10:00am to 1:00pm for kids of all ages. Be sure to visit with Lethe and Kali, resident Turkey Vultures, currently the only species of vulture in the Pacific NW. (Do you know what species of vulture USED to be here and MIGHT get reintroduced? California Condors!)

You can also visit vultureday.org for international vulture information and resources. 

Sunday, August 27th, Noon-4:00pm. 

Our fourth Family Nature Discovery Day is "All About Owls", sponsored by Mountain Rose Herbs and KVAL13. Kids and their families can become scientists while dissecting owl pellets, learning about what and how owls eat. Afterward, kids will get in touch with their inner owl, creating pine cone owls to take home. While here, families can visit with over 40 permanent resident raptors. 

Cost is general admission plus $2 activity fee for participants. Ride your bike or hike the Ridgeline trail and your activity fee is waived!

Twilight Tastings at Sweet Cheeks Winery and Vineyard
Friday, August 11th from 5:00-9:00pm., 27007 Briggs Hill Rd., Eugene, OR (541)349-9463

Join Cascades Raptor Center at Sweet Cheeks Winery and Vineyard. Meet staff, volunteers and a guest avian ambassador. Live music will serenade you from 6:30-8:30pm. Wine and Cheese tastings will be available from 5:00-9:00 with a rehabilitated raptor scheduled for release at 7:00pm. TEN percent of wine sales will be donated to the Center. Be sure to join us at this sweet event!

Sunday, July 30th, 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Come join us for the third in a series of Family Nature Discover Days. These family friendly events are focused on fun kids' activities. The theme is "Animal Hospital" where participants play like animal rehabilitators by rescuing injureds 'birds'. After rescue, birds are taken to the hospital and rehabilitated, ultimately being released as they heal. Prices are regular general admission, plus $2 activity fee for participating youth. Hike or bike to the Raptor Center and we'll waive the activity fee. Sponsored by Umpqua Bank. 

Saturday, July 15th, 12:00-3:00pm 

Come join us at Capella Market for a BBQ and Ice Cream Social. Raptor Center Staff and volunteers will be hand for some fun raptor crafts, raffle items and more. Bring your appetite along -- all proceeds benefit the Raptors!

Capella Market is open from 8am to 10pm daily and is located at 25th and Willamette in Eugene, OR.