ARC participates in Disney's "Give a Day Get a Day" The Avian Reconditioning Center is participating in the wonderful program Disney is sponsoring "Give a Day Get a Day" Last week we had our first participants and spent the time refurbishing the mews for our Bald Eagles. Shown here is our first family to sign up for the program pictured with Windy. The photo to the right shows our first "Give a Day Get a Day" work crew, they were a great group of hard working volunteers. If you are interested in this event visit Disney's web site and key in "Give a Day Get a Day" for more information on how you can become participant. We can always use good volunteers at ARC, if you would like to volunteer at ARC PLEASE give us a call! We always have so much going on and we can REALLY use the help! THANK-YOU!! (407) 461-105 |
Falconry
What is it?
Why do we use it?
What is it?
Why do we use it?
The Avian Reconditioning Center is open to the public on Saturdays only 10am to 4pm (weather permitting, we are an outdoor facility and high winds, rain and foul weather, COLD temps can be problems ) We have native birds of prey on display and have free flight demos from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM. Admission is free, donations accepted & needed! Suggested donations ~ $5.00/adult & $3.00/ child We are also available for programs on or off site, please call to book a program 407 461-1056 |
| The Avian Reconditioning Center 323 West Lester Rd. Apopka, Fl 32712 (407) 461-1056 |
| Adopt-a-Bird is a sponsorship program that helps us to help birds of prey by enabling us to buy food, medical care, and other many needed supplies. Please link to our AAB wed page ~www.adoptabird.org~ |
| Adopt-A-Bird |
It is a great time to visit ARC and learn more about us and our efforts to help Birds of Prey. While at ARC visit our new Education Enhancement Shop and find a really neat gift to help the "RAPTOR" learning experience! |
| We are usually flying several birds on Saturdays, please call to find out who is flying. Our flight demos are between 10:30am & 1:30pm |
Adopt-a-Bird is a great gift idea. Make the gift even more fun with a great educational gift we can include with the package. Consider AAB as a different kind of birthday gift or the perfect valentine gift with a personalized gift card. |
The Avian Reconditioning Center 2008
| Whisper, the barn owl in flight http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpAUkzTPOgo |
| Callie, American Kestrel gets ready for a program http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCtsrOkWDJQ&feature=youtube_gdata |
| Up Coming Events February 13: Valentines Day event: come make a unique owl card for that special someone and enjoy some fresh baked goodies at our bake sale. March 20: Spring Affair Wine Tasting event: an evening of fine wine and falconry flight demonstrations raptor displays all with a 'renaissance" flavor. June 19: American Eagle Day: a special day to celebrate out national symbol by learning more about bald eagles through displays and activities, get your picture taken with an eagle. |
| Saturdays at ARC We are open Saturdays from 10AM to 4PM (weather permitting) Birds are on display all day and flight demonstrations are usually given between 10:30 & 1:30 Educational displays and a resource class room are available. Children's Story time is at 1PM Please call for this months story. Different kids crafts are available to heighten the learning experience. Wednesday Mornings Raptor Resource Room open 10AM to 12:30 PM Great for anyone wanting to use our on site library for home schools, artists projects & photographers. Please call for more details 407-461-1056 |
Things are always going on at ARC! Flying raptors, photographers getting their perfect shot, kids camps and our great volunteers that come rain or shine and even in freezing weather. Recently one of our student volunteers made a FANTASTIC wooden eagle for us to display under the pavilion. You have to come see this It is amazing! THANK YOU Devon for your wonderful contribution to ARC and our efforts to educate the public. |
| The Avian Reconditioning Center is a not for profit birds of prey rehabilitation and education facility. One of our main focuses is the physical reconditioning of raptors that have been inactive for an extended period of time while recovering from illness or injury. We also use falconry techniques to evaluate a bird's chances for survival in the wild after recovering from an injury and to teach young birds how to hunt. Education is a primary focus as well and we provide many education opportunities using live birds of prey. |
Updated Jan. 18,2010