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 […]
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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Raptor Education Foundation is a Certified Mile High United Way Affiliated Agency
Mile High United Way: (REF) Designation Code: 0294. REF is a 501-C-3 scientific & educational charitable organization. All contributions are tax deductible as allowed for by IRS regulations. REF has never received operational support from any governmental agencies. We are supported by public and private contributions using a variety of programs and services. Established in 1980, we are Colorado's first and oldest raptor sanctuary.
REF holds any and all information it gathers regarding its members, clients, supporters, partners, and funders in the strictest confidence. We do not sell or give away names to any entity whatsoever, except as required by law.
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