Our first Open House since covid. Meet our new birds, and meet other raptor lovers. Refreshments available. The event is free, but you must register to come.
The best Raptor ID Class in the Rocky Mountains is back. Presented by Karen Metz with support by Anne Price this class features Karen's exceptional slides and REF's live raptors. Limited seating and early bird discounts. Book early and improve your raptor IQ!
Continuing our educational mission for a wide variety of audiences, we join the CPW State Park's Volunteer Raptor Monitors during their annual meeting. We will be presenting a special program furthering the mission of CPW's goal to support citizen science documenting the population dynamics of raptors found in Colorado's State Park System.
At Beaver Creek Mountain, the Birds of Prey racecourse takes center stage, offering a thrilling challenge to top skiers from around the globe. For two action-packed weeks, watch as they tackle exhilarating Men’s and Women’s Alpine super-G, giant slalom, and downhill events, turning the slopes into a high-speed spectacle of skill and excitement. Our female bald eagle will be appearing in the VIP area at the finish line. Our raptors have been part of the symbolic presence of these international races since the Birds of Prey racecourse opening in 1997. Various parts of the racecourse are named after raptor species.
Ranked as the top destination by athletes and coaches, the Beaver Creek Stifel Birds of Prey Audi FIS Ski World Cup is back with an exciting dual-weekend of men’s and women’s racing from December 6-15, 2024. Join REF's bald eagle as she returns to the VIP area at the finish line.
Help celebrate our 45th year as Colorado's oldest raptor sanctuary. Learn about our programs, membership options, volunteer opportunities, and the magnificent raptors that are at the heart of our educational mission. Different raptors present each day.
Join the Raptor Education Foundation to learn more about owls. Visit with these stealthy raptors of the night, learning about their unique adaptions for hunting and survival. This event is suitable for all ages, with a presentation taking place from 2:00-2:30PM. Don’t forget to bring your camera! The live owls will be in the Colorado SnowSports Museum, 231 S. Frontage Road East.
Don't miss the chance to meet both eagle species native to Colorado at the 13th Annual Eagle Festival at Barr Lake State Park. Starting at 11:00am in the nature center's lecture room REF will provide their Eagle Summit program. Q/A session will follow along with great photo opportunities.
October 11, 2025 at the Barr Lake Nature Center. This class sells out quickly. Early Bird discounts available now. Karen Metz began monitoring raptors for bird conservation organizations and agencies in 1988. She has trained raptor monitors in Colorado for nearly 20 years and has taught classes with REF since 2013. She will have her […]
We always look forward to attending the meeting of Colorado's citizen scientists who volunteer their time and talents to monitor a variety of raptors in Colorado State Parks.
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