Rocky Mountain Raptor Program Spring Open House

The Rocky Mountain Raptor Program is hosting our Spring Open House on May 9th from 12 – 4. The event will feature live educational ambassadors, educational exhibits about raptors, gift shopping, and more.  What happens in spring? Babies of course!  Lots and lots of babies. Baby Great Horned Owls, baby American Kestrels, baby Red-tailed hawks, and more.

Date & Time: May 9, 2026 – 12 – 4 PM

Where: Rocky Mountain Raptor Program, 720 E. Vine Drive, Fort Collins, 80524

Be Ready To Experience: Exciting learning opportunities about migratory raptors, educational exhibits about springtime and baby raptors, and much more! Bring a baby shower gift to help us care for the young raptors that fell out of their nests.

Stop by Wild Birds Unlimited and meet live Educational Ambassadors and take a look around the store! Share your love of birding and get something new for the bird nerd in your life (or yourself).

Get ready for adventure at Kids to Park Day! This nationally recognized event invites families and children to step outside and embrace the outdoors. This event is all about discovering the beauty of our local parks, playgrounds, open spaces, learning and outdoor fun. Bring your family and make unforgettable memories as you visit these hidden gems right in your community!

RMRP will have a booth at this event with live Educational Ambassadors.

About: Boulder Creek Festival

Taking place annually over Memorial Day Weekend, May 23rd – 26th, 2025, Boulder Creek Festival is a can’t miss festival brought to Boulder by and for the community. Hosted annually for more than 30 years, the free event is the unofficial kickoff to summer in Boulder, and features three days and four nights of festivities. 30+ bands play across 3 stages throughout the festival, with local performers and children’s concerts also featured. The weekend starts with a Friday night kickoff concert. Be sure to snag your tickets to the Creekside Beer Festival for an all-inclusive tasting of beers from 20+ Colorado breweries. Throughout the festival there are a plethora of food and beverage options, ranging from food trucks to healthy vegetarian eats to traditional carnival fare. Shop around the curated marketplace which showcases 200+ local makers, fine artists and businesses. Bring the whole family to Creekside for Kids – a portion of the festival dedicated to family fun which features concerts for kids, games, face painters and pay to play rides.

Find us:

The Raptor Program can be found on the north side of the creek near the library.  When visiting our booth you will get to meet Live Educational Ambassadors, shop our traveling store, and support our mission.

About: Boulder Creek Festival

Taking place annually over Memorial Day Weekend, May 23rd – 26th, 2025, Boulder Creek Festival is a can’t miss festival brought to Boulder by and for the community. Hosted annually for more than 30 years, the free event is the unofficial kickoff to summer in Boulder, and features three days and four nights of festivities. 30+ bands play across 3 stages throughout the festival, with local performers and children’s concerts also featured. The weekend starts with a Friday night kickoff concert. Be sure to snag your tickets to the Creekside Beer Festival for an all-inclusive tasting of beers from 20+ Colorado breweries. Throughout the festival there are a plethora of food and beverage options, ranging from food trucks to healthy vegetarian eats to traditional carnival fare. Shop around the curated marketplace which showcases 200+ local makers, fine artists and businesses. Bring the whole family to Creekside for Kids – a portion of the festival dedicated to family fun which features concerts for kids, games, face painters and pay to play rides.

Find us:

The Raptor Program can be found on the north side of the creek near the library.  When visiting our booth you will get to meet Live Educational Ambassadors, shop our traveling store, and support our mission.

About: Boulder Creek Festival

Taking place annually over Memorial Day Weekend, May 23rd – 26th, 2025, Boulder Creek Festival is a can’t miss festival brought to Boulder by and for the community. Hosted annually for more than 30 years, the free event is the unofficial kickoff to summer in Boulder, and features three days and four nights of festivities. 30+ bands play across 3 stages throughout the festival, with local performers and children’s concerts also featured. The weekend starts with a Friday night kickoff concert. Be sure to snag your tickets to the Creekside Beer Festival for an all-inclusive tasting of beers from 20+ Colorado breweries. Throughout the festival there are a plethora of food and beverage options, ranging from food trucks to healthy vegetarian eats to traditional carnival fare. Shop around the curated marketplace which showcases 200+ local makers, fine artists and businesses. Bring the whole family to Creekside for Kids – a portion of the festival dedicated to family fun which features concerts for kids, games, face painters and pay to play rides.

Find us:

The Raptor Program can be found on the north side of the creek near the library.  When visiting our booth you will get to meet Live Educational Ambassadors, shop our traveling store, and support our mission.

Virtual Birds of Prey Class Series

Dive into the captivating world of raptors—without leaving home!

Join RMRP for our first-ever Virtual Birds of Prey Class, a live, immersive online experience led by our expert educators.

Whether you’re brand new to birding or a seasoned enthusiast, this series offers a rare chance to connect with raptors in a meaningful, memorable way. From identification skills to fascinating behaviors, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of these incredible birds—all from the comfort of your home.

Reserve your spot today and take flight into the world of birds of prey – Purchase Tickets

Class Schedule

Saturday, June 6, 2026

• Module 1: Eagles, Vultures, & Osprey — 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
• Module 2: Buteos — 2:00–5:00 PM

Saturday, June 13, 2026

• Module 3: Owls (Part 1) — 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
• Module 4: Owls (Part 2) — 2:00–5:00 PM

Saturday, June 20, 2026

• Module 5: Falcons — 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
• Module 6: Accipiters, Harriers, & Kites — 2:00–5:00 PM

Pricing

• $50 per module
• $90 per day (2 modules)
• $250 full series (all 6 modules) — best value

Virtual Birds of Prey Class Series

Dive into the captivating world of raptors—without leaving home!

Join RMRP for our first-ever Virtual Birds of Prey Class, a live, immersive online experience led by our expert educators.

Whether you’re brand new to birding or a seasoned enthusiast, this series offers a rare chance to connect with raptors in a meaningful, memorable way. From identification skills to fascinating behaviors, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of these incredible birds—all from the comfort of your home.

Reserve your spot today and take flight into the world of birds of prey – Purchase Tickets

Class Schedule

Saturday, June 6, 2026

• Module 1: Eagles, Vultures, & Osprey — 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
• Module 2: Buteos — 2:00–5:00 PM

Saturday, June 13, 2026

• Module 3: Owls (Part 1) — 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
• Module 4: Owls (Part 2) — 2:00–5:00 PM

Saturday, June 20, 2026

• Module 5: Falcons — 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
• Module 6: Accipiters, Harriers, & Kites — 2:00–5:00 PM

Pricing

• $50 per module
• $90 per day (2 modules)
• $250 full series (all 6 modules) — best value

Virtual Birds of Prey Class Series

Dive into the captivating world of raptors—without leaving home!

Join RMRP for our first-ever Virtual Birds of Prey Class, a live, immersive online experience led by our expert educators.

Whether you’re brand new to birding or a seasoned enthusiast, this series offers a rare chance to connect with raptors in a meaningful, memorable way. From identification skills to fascinating behaviors, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of these incredible birds—all from the comfort of your home.

Reserve your spot today and take flight into the world of birds of prey – Purchase Tickets

Class Schedule

Saturday, June 6, 2026

• Module 1: Eagles, Vultures, & Osprey — 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
• Module 2: Buteos — 2:00–5:00 PM

Saturday, June 13, 2026

• Module 3: Owls (Part 1) — 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
• Module 4: Owls (Part 2) — 2:00–5:00 PM

Saturday, June 20, 2026

• Module 5: Falcons — 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
• Module 6: Accipiters, Harriers, & Kites — 2:00–5:00 PM

Pricing

• $50 per module
• $90 per day (2 modules)
• $250 full series (all 6 modules) — best value

Visit with an Educational Ambassador raptor at the Loveland Farmers Market. Learn how you can make a difference in the life of an injured raptor.

Voted one of the 10 best farmers markets in the state of Colorado and top 3 of NoCo!

2026 Art in the Park, Loveland is celebrating it’s 59th annual festival. We are recognized as a leading show in the industry and a large part of the cultural fabric of the vibrant Loveland art scene. We participate every year in THE WEEKEND OF ART, along with the internationally acclaimed Sculpture in the Park. We invite you to apply to be one of the 250 exhibitors at the 2026 event, a world-class celebration of the visual arts. Our goal is to provide our exhibitors and our patrons with an experience of unparalleled quality and excellence. Highlights of this years show are The Gallery of FINE ARTISANS and The Market of FINE ARTS AND CRAFTS.

The Rocky Mountain Raptor Program will be there both days with different Ambassador raptors to meet each day!

2026 Art in the Park, Loveland is celebrating it’s 59th annual festival. We are recognized as a leading show in the industry and a large part of the cultural fabric of the vibrant Loveland art scene. We participate every year in THE WEEKEND OF ART, along with the internationally acclaimed Sculpture in the Park. We invite you to apply to be one of the 250 exhibitors at the 2026 event, a world-class celebration of the visual arts. Our goal is to provide our exhibitors and our patrons with an experience of unparalleled quality and excellence. Highlights of this years show are The Gallery of FINE ARTISANS and The Market of FINE ARTS AND CRAFTS.

The Rocky Mountain Raptor Program will be there both days with different Ambassador raptors to meet each day!

The Larimer County Farmers’ Market has served our community since 1975 when a group of backyard gardeners decided to share their excess produce with their community. Today, the market continues to be a vibrant

place in the community for growers and producers to connect with the community.

The market is a growers-only market, which means that all products offered must be grown, produced, or made by our local vendors. Vendors offer a wide variety of items including fruits, vegetables, coffee, flowers, baked goods, art, and crafts.

A Hoot-tastic Halloween Extravaganza: 

Join the Rocky Mountain Raptor Program’s OWL-O-WEEN!

Get ready for a spooktacular event that will leave you owl-fully enchanted! The Rocky Mountain Raptor Program is thrilled to announce Owl-O-Ween! This fun-filled family experience combines the magic of Halloween with the captivating world of live educational owls.

Join us on October 24, 2026 from 12-4pm at Rocky Mountain Raptor Program located at 720 E Vine Dr in Fort Collins for an unforgettable afternoon of trick-or-treating and behind-the-scenes adventures at RMRP. See plenty of owls, explore the mysterious rodent rooms, and peek into the fascinating raptor kitchen where we prepare delicious meals for our feathered friends.

Mark your calendars and get ready for an afternoon of Halloween fun like no other. Owl-O-Ween is the perfect event for families, nature enthusiasts, and anyone who loves a good spook. Don’t miss out on this feather-ruffling extravaganza!

We are so excited that Wild Birds Unlimited Fort Collins is once again hosting Owl-Be-Home for Christmas, a fundraiser for RMRP! During the event, 10% of all proceeds will be donated to RMRP so make sure you do your holiday shopping for the bird lover in your life to make your gift give twice!