Cascades Raptor Center

Cascades Raptor Center Cascades Raptor Center is a 501c3 non-profit nature center and wildlife hospital for birds of prey, located in Eugene, Oregon.
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Open to guests year-round, come visit us to meet some new feathered friends! Cascades Raptor Center has two main community services:

Public Education designed to enhance the awareness, respect, appreciation, and care of the earth and all its inhabitants so critical for a balanced and healthy planet. The Raptor Center houses nearly 50 avian ambassadors. These resident birds, along with visual med

ia and written material, help create a positive, first-hand experience of wildlife through field trip visits to the Nature Center and out reach presentations and exhibits at schools and public events. Rehabilitation and release of orphaned, sick, and injured wildlife, primarily birds of prey (raptors), using the highest standards of medical treatment and care, and the best facilities possible.

Fathers and father figures get FREE admission tomorrow on June 21st when they visit with their families.
06/21/2026

Fathers and father figures get FREE admission tomorrow on June 21st when they visit with their families.

There’s another new face at Cascades Raptor Center. We are thrilled to introduce you to Aesop, the Black Vulture!Aesop w...
06/18/2026

There’s another new face at Cascades Raptor Center. We are thrilled to introduce you to Aesop, the Black Vulture!

Aesop was found as a nestling at a demolition site in August 2025 in Lucas, Texas. In the couple of weeks between being found and being brought to Blackland Prairie Raptor Center, he learned that both food and interactions come from humans, instead of his Black Vulture parents. This was a permanent change in his brain that would make life as a wild vulture complicated and challenging. Aesop's origin story is another reminder to call your nearest wildlife rehabilitator immediately if you ever find a young wild animal.

Aesop joined the Cascades Raptor Center team in May 2026 and thanks to the skilled trainers at Blackland Prairie, he came with a solid repertoire of trained behaviors and is quickly on his way to joining our free flight team!

06/11/2026

Early Saturday morning, our hospital team received word that a young Bald Eagle had fallen from its nest on Skinner's Butte. After a thorough examination confirmed the eaglet was uninjured, our team got to work on the next challenge: getting him back home.

Renesting a Bald Eagle, especially one whose nest sits more than 120 feet above the ground, is a collaborative effort. Working with the City of Eugene, we began searching for a boom lift capable of reaching the nest. Our only hope was to track down a massive 130 foot boom lift, a model that only a handful of organizations in the state have access to. As time passed, it became increasingly likely that we would not be able to find the right equipment and would have to resort to Plan B: raising the eaglet in human care until it was old enough for release.

But then a breakthrough! We discovered that a local business, Sunbelt Rentals, had a boom lift tall enough to reach the nest. Renting equipment that massive typically costs over $1,800. But luckily for the Center, Sunbelt Rentals believed in our mission and the importance of getting this baby eagle back home. They donated the full rental cost, meaning the Center only needed to cover the fuel required to operate the lift.

On Tuesday afternoon, a crowd gathered beneath the nest, including birdwatchers, City staff, reporters, and Cascades Raptor Center staff. With the help of a volunteer arborist, CRC Senior Rehab Technician Jesse Pline, CWR was lifted to the nest with the eaglet in hand. The renesting was a success! Thank you to everyone who helped make this effort possible. We are so grateful for the community's support.

Interested in helping us cover the fuel costs for the boom lift? Visit www.cascadesraptorcenter.org/donate.

06/06/2026

Our Wildlife Hospital has been busy this spring re-nesting babies! Recently we received a displaced nest of Black-capped Chickadees, and knew we needed to get them back home.

Chickadees are cavity nesters, and the dead tree they had been residing in fell down in the wind. Luckily, the finder saved the log, and we were able to makeshift a nest box out of it! Attaching it to a nearby tree, it was secure, and ready for babies once again!

There was no question that they would be cared for; both parents were watching the whole process! We even checked in, and got videos over a week later of the mom going in to feed.

If you ever see displaced baby wildlife, don’t hesitate to call your local wildlife rehabilitator. We can walk you through if containment is necessary. For the younger nestlings, an exam is always necessary. If un-injured, we’ll find a way to get them back home!

CRC’s Wildlife Emergency Hotline is: (541)-485-1320 ext.1

06/03/2026

Happy Hatchday to our favorite old lady owl!

05/30/2026

Our first re-nest of the year was a group of 9 American barn owls! That is, if you include the 5 eggs! They were displaced from a hay bale, and found at an auction. They needed a new nest site, and to be brought home as soon as possible. Luckily, the finders transported them back as soon as they could.

With re-nesting, we want to make sure the parents are still around. One way is to check for recent activity. Whether it be feathers/signs of life, fresh p**p (mutes), or leftovers/pellets! These clues help us determine how they’re being cared for. In this case, there were even two mice stored right next to the babies!

The finders did their best to reunite them, but we wanted the babies to have a safer long-term solution, so we brought a barn owl nest box. Once installed, we got the babies inside their new home, all cuddled up. This box won’t be going anywhere, and will give future generations a safe nesting site!

Late at night, we went back to check.. and both parents were seen! Hospital staff waited around for a little while…and even got to hear the mom feed. A complete success! Young wildlife are always best with their parents, so don’t hesitate to call your local wildlife rehabilitator if you ever have concerns.

CRC’s Wildlife Emergency Hotline is: (541)-485-1320 ext.1

Cascades is thrilled to welcome two new trainers to our team:Travis Cherry and Taylor Luken!Travis’s wildlife journey b...
05/26/2026

Cascades is thrilled to welcome two new trainers to our team:
Travis Cherry and Taylor Luken!
Travis’s wildlife journey began at a raptor center near his childhood city of Charleston, South Carolina. It was there that he was introduced to the world of wildlife education and animal training. Throughout his professional career, he’s led nature walks as a naturalist, helped manage hiking trails alongside local volunteers, and worked with a wide variety of animal ambassadors at different organizations across the East Coast and Midwest. When he’s not working with birds or
thinking about birds, Travis is thinking about opossums, spending time in nature, playing TTRPGs and board games with friends, or watching cartoons.

Taylor’s background is in biology and science communication. While completing her bachelor’s degree in biology at Centre College, she traveled to Malaysian Borneo and the Finnish Arctic to study conservation and climate change, which informed her decision to study American chestnut conservation and teach college genetics in grad school at SUNY-ESF in Syracuse, New York. It was there that she developed an interest in teaching and helping others find what excites them about the planet they inhabit. It was also during this time that Taylor served as a crisis counselor for The Trevor Project’s LGBTQ+ youth crisis helpline—work that only furthered her desire to connect with others through kindness and sincerity. After completing a master’s degree in high school science education in 2023, Taylor started volunteering as an educator with Raptor Rehabilitation Center RAPTOR Inc. in her hometown of Cincinnati, Ohio. She quickly discovered that working with birds of prey was what she was meant to do. Outside of work, Taylor can be found typing stories and essays on her laptop, struggling valiantly to learn new bookbinding skills, or toppling over with figure skates or roller skates attached to her feet.

Marley is here to let you know that we’re open tomorrow on Memorial Day! Take a step outside, visit the birds and celebr...
05/24/2026

Marley is here to let you know that we’re open tomorrow on Memorial Day!
Take a step outside, visit the birds and celebrate the start of summer.

Our freezers are fully stocked!Thank you to everyone who has recently donated fish, and a special shout out to for incl...
05/23/2026

Our freezers are fully stocked!

Thank you to everyone who has recently donated fish, and a special shout out to for including us in their Kids' Fishing Derby! Thanks to this latest donation, our freezers are now at capacity.

At this time, we are no longer accepting donated fish. Please continue to keep an eye on our socials throughout the year, however, as our birds go through fish quickly!

05/23/2026

Today is International Biological Diversity Day!

Another reminder of the need to protect wildlife and prevent habitat loss. The Willamette Valley is lucky to have thousands of acres of wetlands, upland forests, and oak savannas. Properly dispose of your waste, be aware of chemicals used, and follow recycling practices as much as possible.

Pollution is a major factor contributing to habitat loss, and wildlife injuries. Ensure plastic loops are cut, fishing line and twine is properly disposed of, and lead-free ammunition is used. All of these injuries could be prevented, if we were pro-active with waste disposal.

If you see trash, pick it up. No matter how small, it can cause harm to both you, wildlife, and the environment around us. We receive many patients with fishing line entanglements, oil-contaminated feathers, rodenticide or lead poisoning, and rat or glue trap injuries. Help keep Eugene green! Clean up the environment around you, and educate yourself on how to help. As a citizen, you can be the change. Our wildlife depends on it!

📸_CWR Jesse Pline_Cascades Raptor Center

Address

32275 Fox Hollow Road
Eugene, OR
97405

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+15414851320

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