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2010 Events
We are working on our list of 2010 Events, so please return for updates

 

 


WINTER EVENTS

 

 

Feed the Birds
Saturday, February 20
11 am - 3 pm
Free trail admission for children ages 12 and under, and other learning activities focused on birds and feeding during winter. Trail fees do apply for adults and seniors.

Spring Equinox
Saturday, March 20

11 am - 3 pm

details on both to come, but event will also include free trail admission for children 12 and under,


Spring Migration Watch
May 1 - April 15, Daily

Benefit for Birds: Dinner & Silent Auction
New venue: Bear Creek Resort, Macungie
Cost: $125 ticket includes complimentary ski lift to watch for spring migrants (binoculars provided), selection of interesting art and other items in silent auction, and full buffet dinner. All proceeds benefit Hawk Mountain conservation programs.
For more information on Bear Creek, visit


5th Annual Hawk Mountain Arts Tour & Sale
Saturday, June 5
10 am-4 pm
Free, self-guided driving tour
includes 14 stops to see local artists and skilled artisans in their shops, home studios and galleries. Held rain or shine. Use free, downloadable map to plot your own course. Click here for more information and to see map.



Autumn Hawkwatch
August 15 - December 15, Daily

WEEKEND PROGRAM SCHEDULE:

M&T Bank Raptors Up Close!
11 am & 2 pm
April 4 - June 7
Aug 29 - Nov 15
(10 am, Noon, 2 pm & 4 pm)
M&T Bank is this year's proud sponsor of Hawk Mountain's signature live-raptor program. See a hawk or owl up close and personal, and learn what puts these winged predators at the top of nature's food chain. Held in Visitor Center in event of rain.
Outdoor Amphitheater; 45 min

Native Plant Garden Tours
Noon & 3 pm
Meet at Garden Gate; 30 minutes
April 4-June 14
Aug 29-Oct 11

Trapping and Tracking
Apr 11-May 10 at 1 pm
Sept 6-Nov 9  at 11:30 am
Learn about the tools, techniques and technology used to study migrating raptors.
Spring: Amphitheater; 40 minutes
Fall:  Laurelwood Niche; 40 minutes

Birding with Binoculars  Great for Students!
Apr 4-May 10 at 10 am

Aug 29-Nov 8 (9 & 11 am)
Learn raptor ID skills and binocular use.
Laurelwood Niche; Binoculars provided;
30 minutes (Trail fee applies)

Name that Raptor
Aug 29-Nov 8
10 am, Noon & 2 pm
Learn to ID Hawk Mountain's common raptors.
Appalachian Overlook; 25 minutes
Trail fee applies