Raptors Are The Solution Education Program at ORC

This in-person presentation highlights the role of raptors in natural pest control and educates audiences about the dangers of rodenticides. Participants will learn about exclusion methods—such as sealing entry points and removing attractants—as well as the use of raptor habitat enhancements like owl boxes and hawk perches.

Drawing from a local study ORC participated in, the program demonstrates how predators like owls and hawks can help manage rodent populations safely and effectively. The session also includes an engaging overview of DDT, bioaccumulation, and the laws surrounding rodenticide use in California.

Our Barn Owl ambassador, Willow, and one of our American Kestrel ambassadors will make live appearances during the presentation. Biofacts and taxidermy specimens help participants explore raptor morphology and sensory adaptations. The Q&A can be used to troubleshoot site-specific rodent issues or to plan school, scout, or community-led conservation projects.

Can be presented in Spanish upon request.