The Acopian Center for Conservation Learning was made possible through the generosity of its benefactor, the late Mr. Sarkis Acopian and his family. In honor of Mr. Acopian's commitment to conservation and as a gesture of thanks, the building bears his name.
Opened in 2002, this facility is Hawk Mountain Sanctuary's biological field station and training facility. Comprised of three buildings, the Acopian Center provides an ideal setting for scientists and conservationists to work in collaboration with Hawk Mountain Sanctuary personnel. With approval, researchers may study using Sanctuary's databases and 2,600-acre field site while having the opportunity to stay overnight for short or long-term stays.
Two residence buildings, one for visiting scientists and another for students and interns, provide accommodations for up to 20. A central Research Center, home to Hawk Mountain's conservation science department, includes a teaching lab, GIS map lab, archival storage room, conference space, office space for visiting scientists and students, and a 2,000-volume library--one of the largest collections of raptor literature in the world.
The state-of-the-art facility also includes a wireless computer network. Notebook computers are available, with access to databases, e-mail and the Internet.
Like other educational facilities, the Acopian Center is only open to the public during special events or by appointment. Hawk Mountain members may use the library facility by first making an appointment.
For more information contact: Director of Conservation Science Keith Bildstein at 570-943-3411 x108.
Acopian Center Staff
Director of Conservation Science
Keith Bildstein, Ph.D.
570-943-3411 x108
bildstein@hawkmtn.org
Senior Monitoring Biologist
Laurie Goodrich, Ph.D.
570-943-3411 x106
goodrich@hawkmtn.org
Senior Research Biologist
Jean-Francois Therrien
570-943-3411 x102
therrien@hawkmtn.org
Research Biologist
David Barber
570-943-3411 x105
barber@hawkmtn.org
Research Biologist & Intern Coordinator
Dan Hinnebusch
570-943-3411 x107
hinnebusch@hawkmtn.org
Acopian Center Operations Coordinator
Wendy Frew
570-943-3411 x101
frew@hawkmtn.org