Raptor Education Foundation

Birds of Prey Women's Alpine Races at Beaver Creek
2024-12-14 08:00 - 2024-12-15 17:00 (America/Denver) | Beaver Creek Village, Avon, CO, United States
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. in Red-tail Camp.
Join us as we celebrate “Where Winter Begins” in North America with a festive BC World Cup back-to-back weekend event. This year’s event will feature live music, beer tastings, ski films, parties, sponsor activations, and much more, all taking place in the vibrant Beaver Creek Village along the lively “Birds of Prey Way.” REF has participated with these international races since the creation of the racecourse at Beaver Creek.

International Sportsmen's Expo
2025-01-09 - 2025-01-12 | Colorado Convention Center, 1150 Champa st., Denver, CO, United States
Come and join us for the largest gathering of outdoorsmen, women, and children as you attend the 2025 ISE convention at the Colorado Convention Center. Look for our live raptor display in conjunction with Colorado Park’s & Wildlife. See different raptors each day and get your questions answered about the world’s iconic avian predators.

Winterfest
2025-01-24 13:00 - 16:00 | CO
The Town of Vail’s Art in Public Places announces its 18th Annual Vail Winterfest – Night Owls. Ice carving begins Jan. 2 as Alpine Ice transforms the Gore Creek Promenade in Vail Village into a Winter wonderland. Wander through the stunning works of art during the day or at dusk when the sculptures are illuminated. Owls were chosen as this year’s theme for their majestic beauty and association with wisdom and good fortune, as well as their nocturnal navigation. Pay attention as you may even hear a few hoots during the evening hours! The exhibit officially opens Jan. 10 and is anticipated to be on display through mid-February.

Barr Lake Eagle Festival
2025-02-08 11:00 - 12:30 | Barr Lake State Park, 13401 Picadilly Road, Brighton, United States
The eagles are here! This is the time of year Colorado residents and visitors can find bald eagles all over the state. One of the best places to see bald eagles just 30 minutes from downtown Denver, is Barr Lake State Park. We will be doing a special Eagle Summit for park visitors in the Nature Center. Meet both eagle species native to Colorado and learn the differences between them. Meet the bald eagle shown in the composite photo above.

2025:Raptor ID Class
2025-10-11 09:30 - 12:30 | Barr Lake State Park, 13401 Picadilly Road, Brighton, United States
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 collection of custom-curated slides and we’ll be bringing approximately 12 live raptors. We’re going to focus on raptors which make the shortgrass prairie ecosystem their home, with discussions about habitat and conservation, in addition to tricks and tips for identifying the magnificent raptors of wide open spaces. Anne Price, REF’s President and Curator will be working with Karen to provide all levels of birders the best identification class available in Colorado. Don’t miss this opportunity to improve your raptor IQ. Book Here

Colorado Parks & Wildlife Annual Meeting of Raptor Monitors
2025-11-22 | Colorado Parks & Wildlife HQ, 6060 Broadway, Denver, Colorado
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. Barring bad weather, which happened once, everyone gathers in the Hunter Education Building at CPW headquarters in Denver. Anne Price, REF’s Curator and President will provide one of her focused programs featuring our live raptors and 46 years of experience to add to the knowledge base of Colorado’s Raptor Monitors.

Birds of Prey Alpine Ski Championships
2025-12-04 - 2025-12-07 | CO
Join us once more at the Birds of Prey ski championships in Beaver Creek, Colorado. As usual, we will be located in the VIP area with our female bald eagle, whose presence at these races sets the tone for the best skiing champions in the world.
