Off Site Education Programs
All Ages
Traveling programs for all ages allows every raptor enthusiast to deepen their knowledge about the work of the Ojai Raptor Center, raptor ecology and conservation.
About the Ojai Raptor Center
Invite one of Ojai Raptor Center's staff members to your group or club for an engaging 30-minute presentation highlighting the work of both wings of the organization: wildlife rehabilitation and education. The presentation covers common threats faced by raptors, notable patient stories, nesting season challenges, release criteria, the ambassador training process, and the center's outreach efforts in environmental education.
Intro to Raptor Taxonomy: Families, Form and Flight
This program introduces students of all ages to the fascinating world of raptor taxonomy by exploring the unique forms, flight styles, and family groupings of birds of prey. Through an engaging multimedia presentation and hands-on access to biofacts like taxidermy mounts, study skins, wings, and feet, students will gain a deeper understanding of the structural and behavioral traits that define the 25 raptor species found in Ventura County.
All About Owls: Taxonomy, Adaptations, and Identification
This program introduces students of all ages to the specialized world of owls by exploring their unique evolutionary traits, hunting behaviors, and sensory adaptations. Through an engaging multimedia presentation featuring videos of owl patients and ambassadors from the Ojai Raptor Center, along with hands-on access to owl-specific biofacts—including taxidermy mounts, feathers, pellets, and skulls—students will gain a deeper understanding of what sets owls apart from other birds of prey. Participants will also learn to identify local owl species by examining their physical characteristics, habitats, and vocalizations.
Predator Portraits: Raptor Drawing Class
In this unique drawing class, students will use taxidermy mounts of native raptors, as well as raptor feet, feathers, wings, and skulls, to accurately depict biological forms with colored pencils. The class covers essential art skills such as proportion, scale, perspective, labeling, and notation, making it ideal for both aspiring naturalists and creative artists…
