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. 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.
Hoots & Owls Photo Shoot Nov 6th
Featuring our Great Gray Owl, Queen!
Saturday Nov 6, 2021
9:30 am – 11:30 am
Pre-registration required: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=P2MH28MJAT736
Participants will be able to photograph and learn about several of our education birds in natural settings including our Great Gray Owl, Saw Whet Owl, Barred Owl and Barn Owl.
Hoo’s Woods Raptor Center, located 10 minutes east of Milton (address will be provided to registers participants) We are not open to the general public.
A confirmation with details and location will be sent within 48 hours of registration. 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 15 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. Please note birds will be wearing the required equipment, anklets and jesses for their safety.
**This event is dependent on suitable weather conditions for the birds.** Rain date: Sunday Nov 7th. .
Cancellation policy: Refunds will not be given if participants cancel within 48 hours of the event.
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, Handy Art of Milton
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We are dedicated to the rehabilitation, education and conservation of birds of prey. Your donation matters.
