This program offers a unique opportunity for middle schoolers to engage directly with live raptors and conservation professionals, providing a behind-the-scenes look at wildlife rehabilitation and STEM careers.
The Raptor Center's Middle School Workshops offer week-long, summer-camp style programs designed for students in Minneapolis and Saint Paul public schools. These grant-funded opportunities immerse participants in local ecosystems and connect them with STEM professionals who are actively involved in conservation. Students will explore various conservation careers, including veterinary medicine, animal care, animal training, and field biology. The workshops emphasize hands-on investigations of outdoor spaces, allowing students to gain practical skills and a deeper understanding of environmental science. Activities include meeting resident raptor ambassadors, learning about their natural history and behaviors, and exploring habitats to search for wild birds. A key component is a field trip to The Raptor Center, where campers will observe the veterinary clinic rehabilitating injured birds and receive a behind-the-scenes tour of the education department to see diverse raptor species up close. The program aims to inspire learners to protect raptors and their shared environment, fostering critical thinking about human impact and environmental success stories.
A typical day involves engaging with live raptor ambassadors, learning about their natural history and behaviors, and participating in hands-on investigations of outdoor spaces. It may also include a field trip to The Raptor Center for behind-the-scenes tours of the veterinary clinic and education department.
This program is best for middle school students from Minneapolis and Saint Paul public schools who are curious about local ecosystems, wildlife conservation, and STEM careers involving animals and the environment.
University of Minnesota, St. Paul Campus
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