Saturday, October 12
10am - 1 p.m.
Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
175-10 Cross Bay Blvd
Queens, NY
Free
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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 event is very kid friendly.

Schedule for the day:
  • 11AM: Live Raptor demonstration (arrive early!)
  • 12PM: Live Raptor demonstration (arrive early!)
  • 1PM: Hawk Walk on the West Pond with American Littoral Society (Don Riepe)

Ongoing activities:
  • Visit the opening of Gotham Taxidermy’s (Divya Anantharaman) newest exhibition, featuring the raptors of Jamaica Bay in the Refuge Multipurpose Room.
  • Stop at the Junior (Raptor) Ranger table to grab a Jr. Ranger activity book, then explore and earn your Junior Ranger badge!
  • Participate in activities with our partners and friends in the tabling area in front of the Visitor Center!
  • Borrow binoculars for free at the Visitor Center Desk & observe raptors during peak migration!

This festival is presented by the American Littoral Society, with NYC Bird Alliance, Gotham taxidermy, Gateway NPS, JBRPC, and Wildlife Center of Long Island. While this event is free, donations to support this festival would be appreciated.

Support provided by the Fund for the City of New York and the Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy.
 
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!