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Wings to Soar is a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Environmental
organization Who cares for non-releasable Birds of Prey.

Raptor Training Workshop 2021 / Click donate for Registration Fee $375.00
Two Day Work Shop.

Wings to Soar offers  an extensive and informative raptor training workshop. The workshop is for individuals interested in gaining comprehensive knowledge on the care, training, and utilization of birds of prey for outreach programs.
When considering working with birds of prey it is of the utmost importance to be well versed and knowledgeable about their special needs and behaviors. We can come to your location and conduct the workshop, or look for future workshops in Chattanooga Tn.
There are many intricate and important details that need to be followed when working with raptors to insure the healthiest situation for both the raptors and the humans interacting with them.
Our goal is to facilitate an environment for educators and caregivers to use common sense and compassion when interacting with birds of prey. 
This two day workshop will orient both the beginning and more experienced raptor handler to the more detailed aspects of caring for and training captive birds for educational purposes.
Benefits
  • Hands on interactive learning
  • Work with live, trained birds of prey
  • One on one assistance
  • Work with highly trained and experienced educators
Workshop Topics
Day One -
  • Essentials in Raptor Care
  • Proper diet and keeping your bird healthy
  • Perching/checking feet /foot issues (hands-on)
  • Signs of illness and disease prevention/solutions
  • Enclosure specifications and raptor housing
  • Weight assessment
  • Restraining raptors (hands-on)
  • Coping beaks, trimming talons, imping feathers (hands-on)
  • Equipment making- jesses, leashes, anklets (hands-on).
Day Two -
  • Raptor Handling and Training Techniques
  • Selecting the right bird for education
  • Raptor behavior and reading body language
  • Bird handling techniques (hands-on)
  • Operant conditioning and training techniques (hands-on)
  • Raptor crate training/ crate designs/ raptor transportation (hands-on)
  • Raptor outreach training/ how to make your programs safe, fun and educational
Instructors
John Stokes and Dale Kernahan of Wings to Soar bring their combined 70 years of experience to share their knowledge as raptor caregivers, handlers and educators.
Cost
 Depends on the location and number of participants in the workshop . A continental breakfast and lunch will be given each day and is included in the registration fee. Please note in detail any dietary restrictions.



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Wings to Soar's mission is to create awareness,
about the vital role Birds of prey play in the natural
world. Through our interactive outreach programs,
we take environmental education to new heights.
In our free flying raptor programs, we give our
audience a unique opportunity to view Birds of Prey.                                                        
​Our hope is to facilitate a connection to the natural world, and spark curiosity to create a sense of value  for all forms of life. Our greatest desire  is to create a pathway for stewardship for generations to come.
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Furthermore, we strive to give the highest quality of care to the birds of prey who reside at Wings to Soar's facility. Our goal is supply our raptors who can no longer survive on their own in the wild, a comfortable and simulating environment as they live out their lives with Wings to Soar.
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Contact us for more information about our Raptor Programs:


423-605-8917/423-605-8908

s.o.a.r.south@hotmail.com
P.O. Box 743 Trenton, Georgia 30752







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Rock City Raptors are flying free at Rock City This Summer !

We are at Rock City www.seerockcity.com/birds for the 2020 Season with a few changes. Due to Covid 19, we will be doing our presentations behind netting. We will still fly the birds, but not over anyone. Entry into Rock City is now timed, so you have to get a ticket to enter at a certain time. Our show is also an add on ticket. So if you come to Rock City and want to see our shows, please sign up for a specific time. Our shows are at 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:30, 1:00 and 2:00 EDT. Seating is limited to 36 people per show.
We are happy to be back at Rock City, even if we are behind the net. Come on up to see us! Take care and be safe!
Rock City is also being very vigilant  and implementing all the necessary Covid-19 safety practices.

Our Raptor Programs are perfect for Corporate Meetings, Trade Shows, Fairs, Summer Camps or any Venue that wants Raptors to Rock their world!!! 

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