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How fast does a peregrine falcon fly? Are owls really silent? Why do vultures have bald heads? Here is your chance to chat informally with a docent and meet an ambassador animal one on one. Spend a few minutes or a few hours. See feet, touch feathers, and learn about the wonders of the raptor world. Raptor Center.
It’s Earth Day and we are celebrating Raptor style. To help the Raptor Center get ready for the influx of baby birds that need a bit of TLC every Spring, we are throwing a baby shower! Visit the Raptor Center at 2pm for a program featuring many of our avian ambassadors. Make a donation to the Raptor Center by “fostering a baby” or bringing a gift from our wishlist. Visit www.glenhelen.org/raptor-center for more information and wishlist. Raptor Center, 1075 State Route 343. Parking is limited. Additional parking available a 15-minute walk away at our Corry St. lot.
In what is possibly my favorite culinary event of the year, seven of the Miami Valley’s most talented Chefs join forces to pull off a spectacular six-course meal, under a tent in the middle of nature, at the Glen Helen.
Whoo Cooks for You 2017 will take place on Sunday, Sept, 10th from 4-8pm.
The night starts off with passed hors d’oeuvres and cocktails while you tour the Raptor Center, an outdoor education space, filled with birds that are being nursed back to health, and some that are permanent residents due to handicaps or injuries.
And then dinner is called and we hike up the trail a bit to a large tent nestled amongst the trees for an over the top dinner, each course prepared lovingly by one of the area Chefs who has volunteered their time to render the locally sourced ingredients into a delightful dish to serve to the hundred or so guests that attend this annual event. Each chef describes their dish and after a fabulous meal, complimented by an array of Ohio wines and beers. Coordinator Anne Simonson and her team often share some updates on the raptors being kept at the center. If you’re really lucky there will be a rehabilitated raptor ready for release that night. You’ll never be so excited to watch a bird fly away. Oh and this is a fundraiser, so bring some extra bucks for the silent and live auctions!
This event sells out every year so please order your tickets early to ensure your place at the table. For more information, please contact Ann Simonson or call 937.769.1902.
