Live
Birds of Prey
With Tom Ricardi
Slide Show and Live Demo – April 10, 2008
6:30 p.m. Refreshments – Presentation at 7:00 p.m.
Our
first environmental program ever will take place on the evening of
April 10. The doors to the Museum will open at 6:30 p.m. when refreshments
will be served. The “Live Birds of Prey” entertainment will start
at 7 p.m. Reservations are required. Call in your reservation to the
Coordinator at 978-632-3277. Children and grandchildren are welcome
and must be accompanied by an adult.
Tom Ricardi brings his live raptors to the Museum. These birds are
from the Massachusetts Bird of Prey Rehabilitation Facility.The primary
function of Ricardi’s program is the “care and rehabilitation of birds
of prey, for eventual release back to the wild.” Another function
of the project is captive breeding, using permanently injured birds
that cannot be released as breeding stock. The project has successfully
produced offspring for reintroduction to bolster the wild population.
Many species such as the bald eagle, kestrel, barn owl, re-tailed
hawk and several species of falcon have been bred.
Don’t miss this wonderful slide show and live bird demonstration on
April 10. Make reservations today! This exciting programming is supported,
in part, by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, as administered by
the Gardner Cultural Council.
