Fall Photo Shoot October 21st

Saturday October 21, 2023

10:00 am -12:00 pm

$150 per person

Pre-registration required at https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=FZJD5NWGKGRD2

Location near Whitewater- address provided at registration

Participants will be able to photograph and learn about several of our education birds in natural settings including our Great Gray Owl, Great Horned Owl, Saw Whet Owl, Merlin, Turkey Vulture and a hawk specied (TBD)

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 25 registered participants only.** No exceptions. Must be 16 years or older.

**This event is dependent on suitable weather conditions for the birds.** Rain date: Sunday October 22nd.

Cancellation policy: Refunds will not be given if participants cancel within 48 hours of the event. Should the class be cancelled due to bad weather, participants will receive a full refund. If you have any questions, please email me at falco5@ticon.net or call 608-883-2795. No restroom on site

We look forward to your participation.

Alliant Energy- Power Chronicles STEM for Schools

We are so excited to be part of Alliant Energy's newest graphic novel Power Chronicles: Akilah and the Power of Nature. Our barn owl “Hush” and Dianne are two of the featured characters. This novel is a STEM book for schools, with an online version and video link at [https://bit.ly/3kBdPrW](https://bit.ly/3kBdPrW) We participated in the “Pioneering Your Future in STEM” eventa hosted by UW-Platteville with 400 5th thru 8th grade girls from the region to experience hands on activities, They were able to meet and learn more about our barn owl “Hush” in person. How cool is that? This event and novel were generously sponsored by Alliant Energy, offering opportunities to learn more about STEM while having fun. Thank you Alliant for allowing us to be part of this very important and educational project and for their generous donation to assist with our rehabiliation and education efforts.

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, Alliant Energy Foundation, Blackhawk Community Credit Union, Blackhawk Bank of Janesville, MGE Foundation, Green Bay Packers Foundation, Hang Glide Wisconsin, Partners for Wildlife, James Holland Charitable Fund, Shackelford Family Foundation, Tallgrass Prairies, Inc., American Family Insurance Colleen Frentzel Agency, Handy Art, Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin and Marling Lumber We apologize for any ommissions.