Date: 7/26/2013 5:00 pm
Rating: 0
Location of event Terra Nova Rural Park
For thousands of years people have been thrilled and inspired by the soaring beauty of birds of prey. To experience a free demonstration of the ancient art of falconry and learn about the natural ecology and behaviour of these magnificent birds, come to the Richmond Raptor Festival at Terra Nova Rural Park on Sunday, August 18 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Majestic birds of prey from Pacific Northwest Raptors will perform spectacular aerial displays while their handlers share their extensive knowledge,giving the crowd an entertaining and educational talk about raptor behaviour and hunting skills as well as environmental concerns and conservation. This popular free event, hosted by the City of Richmond, is expanded this year to include participation from a broad range of conservation organizations. Between flight demonstrations at 11:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m., enjoy the festival atmosphere; Visit booths hosted by organizations such as Nature Vancouver, Delta Naturalists’ Society and Wildlife Rescue, among others. The Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society (O.W.L.) will present a talk at 12:30 p.m. Later, John Neville, President of BC Nature will deliver a presentation on Raptors of Canada at 2:30 p.m. Terra Nova Rural Park is located at 2631 Westminster Highway. Follow the signs from No.1 Road and Westminster Highway. There is no parking on site, pedestrian access only.
Date: 7/26/2013 5:00 pm
Rating: 0
Location of event Terra Nova Rural Park
For thousands of years people have been thrilled and inspired by the soaring beauty of birds of prey. To experience a free demonstration of the ancient art of falconry and learn about the natural ecology and behaviour of these magnificent birds, come to the Richmond Raptor Festival at Terra Nova Rural Park on Sunday, August 18 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Majestic birds of prey from Pacific Northwest Raptors will perform spectacular aerial displays while their handlers share their extensive knowledge,giving the crowd an entertaining and educational talk about raptor behaviour and hunting skills as well as environmental concerns and conservation. This popular free event, hosted by the City of Richmond, is expanded this year to include participation from a broad range of conservation organizations. Between flight demonstrations at 11:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m., enjoy the festival atmosphere; Visit booths hosted by organizations such as Nature Vancouver, Delta Naturalists’ Society and Wildlife Rescue, among others. The Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society (O.W.L.) will present a talk at 12:30 p.m. Later, John Neville, President of BC Nature will deliver a presentation on Raptors of Canada at 2:30 p.m. Terra Nova Rural Park is located at 2631 Westminster Highway. Follow the signs from No.1 Road and Westminster Highway. There is no parking on site, pedestrian access only.