Hoo's Woods Raptor Center
We help birds of prey through education, rehabilitation and conservation
P.O. Box 21, Milton WI 53563
Schedule an Education Program
We offer a variety of outreach programs with our education raptors for schools, libraries, senior groups, conversation clubs and more. We continue to practice distancing for both indoor and outdoor events. Click on Program and Fees for more information. **On-site programs are limited to Hoo's Woods Events and small organization groups, limited availability. Please contact us at falco5@ticon.net for information.
Public Programs and Events
Four Rivers Environmental Center Migration Day May 8
Free to public, pre-registration required
8am-2pm Hoo's Woods will be present from 10am-2pm with several of our education raptors. For details https://www.facebook.com/events/168424901492587
HWRC Spring Photo Shoot May 22 Sold Out!
Sat May 22nd 10:00 am- noon
Fee $100 per person
You must pre-register at: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=RZW6GEF6JPD4G
Participants will be able to photograph and learn about several of our education birds in natural settings, which will include our 3rd year immature bald eagle, spectacled owl, barred owl, saw whet owl and broad winged hawk. Birds will not be flying.
Location: Hoo’s Woods Raptor Center, located 10 minutes east of Milton
A confirmation with details and location will be sent within 48 hours of registration.
Plenty of room for social distancing, masks optional but available. Digital cameras only NO CELLPHONES as photographers should expect to be a minimum of 25 feet or more from the birds at all times. Participants will not be handling birds and class is limited to registered participants only.** Must be 16 years or older.
Professional wildlife photographer Tracey Leeder will lead the photography session offering tips and tricks on camera settings .
**This event is dependent on suitable weather conditions for the birds.** Rain date: Sunday May 23th
Summer Outdoor Library Programs
Barrett Public Library- Williams Bay Bald Eagle Program
Friday June 25th 11:30 am- 12:30 pm
Waterford Public Library July 7th, 5-7pm
Raptor Education Display
Adams Public Library- Bald Eagle Program
Thursday July 22nd 11am-12pm
Please check back as we are continually adding programs. Private groups such as schools, clubs, are not listed.
Our Mission
Hoo's Woods, founded in 1998, is a non-profit 501 (C)(3) raptor education and rehabilitation center located near Milton, in Southern Wisconsin. Our mission is to inform and educate through the schools, scouts, community organizations, and general public regarding wildlife and habitat. We rescue and rehabilitate birds of prey.
Education
Interested in attending or scheduling a live raptor education program? Click here to learn more. You may also contact Dianne at 608-883-2795, email at falco5@ticon.net, or download one of our brochures.
Our Sponsors
Thank you to the following foundations and corporations for their support!
We Energies Foundation, Antonia Foundation Vitech Int'l, Blackhawk Community Credit Union, Blackhawk Bank of Janesville, Ecolab Foundation, MGE Foundation, Green Bay Packers Foundation, Hang Glide Wisconsin, James Holland Charitable Fund, Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin, Shackelford Family Foundation, Tallgrass Prairies, Inc., American Family Insurance Colleen Frentzel Agency
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We are dedicated to the rehabilitation, education and conservation of birds of prey. Your donation matters.
