Home to 8 non-releasable birds of prey, the WSU Raptor Club is a volunteer, student-run organization on the WSU Pullman campus dedicated to the conservation of raptors and educating the public about these magnificent birds. The WSU Raptor Club is a student-run non-profit organization that has been closely affiliated with the Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine (WSU-CVM) since 1981, first founded by Dr. Eric Stauber. The WSU Raptor Club, under WSU-CVM’s federal permits, currently cares for 8 raptors (ranging from a tiny Pygmy Owl to a Golden Eagle) that have all sustained injuries which have rendered them non-releasable. Our raptors attend approximately 60-80 educational presentations a year! The WSU Raptor Club not only provides these magnificent birds with a second chance at life, but allows for a once in a lifetime opportunity for people to have a close look at a variety of raptor species and learn about their biology and natural history. The Raptor Club is open to anyone 18 years or older who is interested in learning about birds of prey and the conservation of these species. We train club volunteers to feed the club’s resident raptors, maintain the facilities, and to handle raptors for educational presentations. Raptors and club volunteers visit service organizations, fairs, summer camps, and schools to educate children and adults about raptor conservation and the lives of these birds. Email us if you are interested in joining! We offer educational presentations for local classrooms, clubs, organizations, and events. These programs include live demonstrations using our non-releasable educational raptors. Our hope is to raise awareness about the birds and their special ecological requirements. Please request your presentation at least two weeks before the event date. If you would like to schedule a presentation, please visit our website or reach out to our presentations email: [email protected]
