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SUMMARY:Falconry at the Forge
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an immersive falconry experience that you will remember for a lifetime! As part of this class\, you’ll learn about the ancient sport of falconry and the biology and history of the many different types of raptors used in the hunt (including hawks\, buzzards\, falcons and owls). \nParticipant: (Ages 9+) A Hands on Learning Experience! Participants will learn the art and history of falconry\, raptor ecology and conservation while gaining HANDS ON EXPERIENCE. All Participants will hold a bird on a gloved hand\, fly and call a hawk and feed a bird of prey. \nObservers: (All Ages) Observers will learn the art and history of falconry\, raptor ecology and conservation WITHOUT handling any birds Observers will enjoy this education only experience by observing demonstrations and interactions\, while still seeing birds of prey up close. This experience DOES NOT handle\, fly\, or hold any birds. \n\nDuration  – 2.5 hours each program\n2026 Dates: April 18-19\, May 29-31\, June 5-7\, July 10-12\, July 24-26\, August 6-9\, September 12-13\, September 26-27\, October 10-11\, October 24-25\, November 7-8\nAvailable Sessions: 10:00 am & 2:00 pm\nFalconry at the Forge –\nMinimum Age: 9 for participants (all participating children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by paying adult)\n\nParticipants $200 per 2.5 hour session\nObservers –  $50 per 2.5 hour session\n\n\n\nAbout the American School of Falconry\nEstablished in 2014\, the American School of Falconry started out with the mission of educating kids of all ages on the sport of falconry and the importance of raptor conservation. One of the most important parts of our mission is the support that we provide to our brethren in the Raptor Rehabilitation community. We are proud of our long history of supporting those organizations dedicated to keeping our wild raptors in the wild.
URL:https://forgeparks.com/event/falconry-at-the-forge-11/2026-11-08/
LOCATION:227 Heritage Quarries Dr\, 227 Heritage Quarries Drive\, Lemont\, IL\, 60439\, United States
CATEGORIES:Falconry
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