Friday Mornings for Children: Wingmasters & “SCAVENGER HUNT” Presented by Stanley Park
Schedule
Fri Aug 23 2024 at 10:00 am to 11:00 am
UTC-04:00Location
286 Western Ave Gate 2, Westfield, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01085 | Westfield, MA
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The Wingmasters program will focus on Birds of Prey, also known as raptors. They are hunting birds characterized by hooked beaks and powerful grabbing feet armed with sharp talons (the word raptor comes from a Latin word that means "to seize"). Raptors can also boast the best eyesight and the sharpest hearing in the animal kingdom. Raptors include hawks, falcons and owls, and this presentation, which incorporates 6 live birds of prey, all native to New England, gives an overview of these different categories. The program is designed to explain predation, the birds' place at the top of the food web, their different hunting adaptations and their status in a rapidly changing world. Because many birds of prey are declining in number, this presentation also features one or more of the endangered raptors that WINGMASTERS cares for, and explains why these species face an uncertain future. www.wingmasters.netFriday Mornings for Children are held in the Beveridge Pavilion Annex from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, weather permitting, and are free of charge. Chairs will be provided and blankets are welcome.
Following the Wingmasters program, Stanley Park will be sponsoring a children’s Scavenger Hunt throughout the Park. Get ready to spend some quality time outdoors and have some fun exploring! Meet Park staff right after the show to get your scavenger hunt booklet. Complete the activities and receive a special prize!
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Where is it happening?
286 Western Ave Gate 2, Westfield, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01085Event Location & Nearby Stays:
