Date/Time
Date(s) - 03/25/2023
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
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Are you amazed by birds of prey??
Join Humane Indiana Wildlife for a family-friendly day of bird-themed fun at our 2nd annual Birds of Prey Jamboree event.
Learn about bird of prey species that call Northwest Indiana home!
Meet LIVE birds of prey, including hawks, owls, and falcons! Greet our NEW avian ambassadors!
Be amazed as you learn about these magnificent creatures during presentations from experts throughout Indiana.
This event will feature several presentations to attend and a large vendor area to shop!
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Donuts with Hoots!
Beginning at 9:00 a.m., meet and have Donuts with Hoots, HIW’s hooty mascot!
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SHOP. LEARN. PLAY. From 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
– Vendor Market and Kids Area will be open – FREE Admission!
– Shop: Marketplace—featuring Local Artists, Crafters, and Vendors
– Learn: Meet Bird of Prey Experts and Education Groups
– Play: Kids Activity Area offering Owl Pellet Dissection, Crafts, and more!
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***Meet LIVE Birds of Prey at these Special Presentations***
You’ll need to register to attend the special presentations. Seats are limited, with only 100 available for each presentation. Tickets for special presentations always sell out quickly!
Learn more: https://humaneindiana.org/events/2023/jamboree.
- 10:00-11:00 a.m. – Humane Indiana Wildlife – Birds of Prey in Northwest Indiana
Join the staff of Humane Indiana Wildlife to learn about our LIVE bird of prey ambassadors, featuring a Snowy Owl, Barred Owl, Red-tailed Hawk, and American Kestrel!*
- 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. – Indiana Audubon Society
Join Indiana Audubon Society member Matt Kalwasinski for a presentation on the various types of raptors, including hawks and owls, that can be seen in Northwest Indiana.
Matt will cover basic identification tips and give suggestions on where to find these incredible species of birds in our area.
Matt Kalwasinski is a high school Psychology teacher and lifelong resident of Lake County, Indiana. Matt is an active member of both the Dunes-Calumet and Indiana Audubon Societies, and in addition to giving presentations, Matt can often be found leading field trips and conducting citizen-science surveys on birds.
- 2:00-3:00 p.m. – Humane Indiana Wildlife – Differences in Hawks, Owls, and Falcons
Join the staff of Humane Indiana Wildlife to learn about more of our LIVE bird of prey ambassadors, including a Peregrine Falcon, Red-tailed Hawk, and Barn Owl*
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SAVE YOUR SEAT TODAY!
Register at: https://humaneindiana.org/events/2023/jamboree
– Tickets for ages eight and up are $10.00 per presentation.
– Get an all-access pass to attend all presentations – 3 for $25.00.
– Kids ages seven and under are free! For every paid adult receive
up to 3 complimentary child tickets.
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Questions about the event? Email info@humaneindiana.org or call (219) 299-8027.
*Please note that the animal ambassadors at this event are subject to change due to the WILD nature of wildlife.
Susie Young Baxter, CEO, has published PanoramaNOW Magazine for 31 years. Her hobbies are Camping, Boating, Hiking, Nature, Gardening and Outdoor Activities. She is an Artist, Graphic Designer, an Avid Seamstress, Dabbles in Homemade Crafts and Landscaping. Since her Father was a Health Teacher, she also likes homeopathic Health Solutions. Since blogging started over 10 years ago, PanoramaNow has been added to Newsbreak – a national news affiliate.
