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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><i><span style="font-size:18.0pt">Eagles, Owls, Falcons and Hawks Descend on Audubon<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Audubon Society of RI Raptor Weekend 2016<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:115%">Audubon Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope Street (Route 114), Bristol, RI<span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:115%">September 10 & 11, 2016; 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="line-height:115%">Here they come!
<b><i>Eagles, Owls, Hawks and Falcons</i></b><i> </i>are headed to Bristol, Rhode Island on September 10 and 11, 2016. These rulers of the avian world have razor-sharp talons, highly developed eyesight and hooked beaks that rip and tear. They are also strikingly
beautiful.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="line-height:115%">These birds of prey will be descending on the Audubon Society of Rhode Island’s Environmental Education Center in Bristol, Rhode Island for
<b>Raptor Weekend 2016</b>. Wildlife rehabilitators and experts from across the Northeast will bring a wide variety of these extraordinary birds to the
<b>largest raptor celebration in New England.</b> Amazing and formidable birds of prey will be featured in live flight demonstrations, educational programs and activities for bird enthusiasts of all ages.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="line-height:115%">Audubon presents a unique opportunity for visitors to get up-close with many species and learn about amazing birds of prey in this fun, family-friendly weekend event.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%">Presenter Highlights<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="line-height:115%">Eyes on the sky! Join master falconer and crowd favorite Lorrie Schumaker of
<b>Talons! A Bird of Prey Experience</b> for breath-taking <b>free flight demonstrations</b> on September 10 & 11. Coming from Hamilton, New York, Ms. Schumaker highlights aerial agility in this popular program focusing on falconry, raptor biology and conservation.
A European Eagle Owl, Saker Falcon and Harris’s Hawk are just a few of the raptors she may present.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="line-height:115%">Returning this year are Connecticut-based raptor rehabilitators
</span>Mary-Beth Kaeser and Alan Nordell of <b>Horizon Wings.</b> <span style="line-height:115%">
On Saturday, September 10 they will be presenting a Bald Eagle, Golden Eagle, Barn Owl, American Kestrel, Peregrine Falcon and more.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="line-height:115%">On Sunday, September 11, ever-popular presenters Marcia and Mark Wilson of
<b>Eyes on Owls </b>will introduce the audience to a variety of live owls found in New England as well as other parts of the world. The Wilsons will also explore the protection of owls and their habitats.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><b><span style="line-height:115%">Entertaining and educational games and activities</span></b><span style="line-height:115%"> for families will be featured both days. Admission also provides access to the award-winning
<b>Audubon Environmental Education Center</b> and entrance to the Center’s 28-acre wildlife refuge, including the scenic boardwalk to Narragansett Bay.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-size:14.0pt">We Need You!<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Would you like to take part in this remarkable event and see raptors up close? The Audubon Society is looking for volunteers to help make Raptor Weekend possible. Volunteer opportunities include supporting educational activities, kids
crafts, face painting, parking, raffle and more! Volunteer shifts are available in the mornings and afternoons, but help is especially needed in the afternoons. Morning shifts run from 9:00-1:00 and afternoon shifts from 12:30 – 4:30. If interested, please
contact Jonathan Scoones, Director of Volunteer Services, at <a href="mailto:jscoones@asri.org">
jscoones@asri.org</a> or 401-245-7500 x 3044 or sign-up to volunteer at: <a href="https://audubon.formstack.com/forms/rwvolunteer" target="_blank">
https://audubon.formstack.com/forms/rwvolunteer</a><o:p></o:p></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="FR" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Anne DiMonti<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span lang="FR" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Director, Environmental Education Center<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Audubon Society of Rhode Island</span></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Environmental Education Center</span></b><b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI 02809</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Tel: 401-245-7500 ext. 3116<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Fax: 401-245-9339<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:adimonti@asri.org"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:windowtext">adimonti@asri.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Please Note: I work a Tuesday-Saturday schedule<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Connecting People With Nature</span></i></b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Stay informed all month long with
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