5th Annual Raptorama

Saturday, October 15
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
175-10 Cross Bay Blvd
Queens, NY
Free

Meet at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center to learn about the hawks and owls of Jamaica Bay. See some of these amazing raptors during a live demonstration, and go on walks with experts to get a look at hawk species flying south for the winter.

This festival is presented by the American Littoral Society, with NYC Audubon, Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy, Marine Park Alliance, and Gateway NRA. The rain date is Sunday, October 16. While this event is free, donations to support this festival would be appreciated.

How to get there:

Use these GPS coordinates in your maps app: 40.616855,-73.824521
The Refuge has parking for those coming by car (please be aware: Space may be limited - we encourage you carpool or opt to take public transit).
For those coming by public transportation: The Q-53-SBS Bus or the Q-52-SBS Bus stops right in front of the Refuge Visitor Center on Crossbay Blvd.
You can also take the Rockaway/JFK-Bound A-train and get off at Broad Channel station then walk about 15 minutes North up and away from town on Crossbay Blvd.

Can't attend but want to become a member? Click here to read about membership benefits and how to join!

Littoral Definition T-Shirt (Large only)

$20.00 $15.00 - $20.00

Show your support for the American Littoral Society by sporting one of our t-shirts. A large American Littoral Society logo adorns the front, and the definition of littoral is spelled out on the back.

Model Nicole is 5'5" and wearing a unisex size small

Heathered Navy shirts are Threadfast brand, made of 40% recycled polyester

Slate Blue shirts are Gildan brand, 100% cotton

If your prefered size is unavailable, visit https://www.bonfire.com/store/american-littoral-society/ for other merchandise options.

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