August programs hosted at Hawk Mountain Sanctuary
Wee Ones Walk
Wednesday, August 2 from 10 AM - 11:30 AM
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, Kempton
Free for Members, $5 Non-Members
Designed for children ages 3-5. Program includes story, nature activity, short outdoor hike, and craft. New seasonal theme each month. Registration required. For more information call 610-756-6961 or visit www.hawkmountain.org.
Teacher Workshop: Growing Up WILD
Thursday, August 3 from 9AM-12PM
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Education Building, Kempton $5 per Educator Designed for educators of ages 3-7, Growing Up Wild: Exploring Nature with Young Children is an early childhood education activity guide that builds on children’s sense of wonder about nature. Participants will receive all educational materials. Registration required and limited to 20. Contact Erin Brown at brown@hawkmountain.org. Act 48 approved for 3 hours. For more information call 610-756-6961 or visit www.hawkmountain.org.
River of Rocks Excursion
Sunday, August 6 from 8:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, Kempton $5, Members only! Join us for a fully-guided hike that ventures down to the River of Rocks boulder field. Participants should anticipate rugged natural trails, a steep descent, and a total distance of approximately 2 miles. Limited to 15 participants. Registration required. Rain date August 7. For more information call 610-756-6961 or visit www.hawkmountain.org.
Off to a Flying Start! Migration Kick-off Event
Saturday, August 12 from 9AM-3PM
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, Kempton
FREE
Join in for a day of celebrating the wonders of raptor migration with this kick-off festival. Activities include guided bird walks, naturalists in the garden, live bird programs, Raptor ID, kids activities, and more! Drawing for the annual Mountain Raffle also takes place. For more information call 610-756-6961 or visit www.hawkmountain.org.
“Locations” Art Show by Bryan Fellenbaum
Daily, Saturday, August 12 - Sunday, September 24 from 9AM-5PM
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, Kempton FREE Bryan Fellenbaum displays his body of work “Locations” completed during his Artist-in-Residency at Hawk Mountain during the Summer of 2016. For more information call 610-7566961 or visit www.hawkmountain.org.
Autumn Hawk Watch
Daily, Tuesday, August 15 - Friday, Dec 15
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, Kempton
Trail fee applies for Non-Members.
The Annual Autumn Hawk Watch begins August 15 at the Sanctuary’s famed North Lookout and is conducted daily, weather permitting, through December 15. An official counter and interpreters are on hand to point out and identify birds. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to learn more about hawk migration and enjoy this spectacle of nature. For more information call 610-756-6961 or visit www.hawkmountain.org.
Incredible Insects
Saturday, August 19 from 10 AM - 11:30 AM
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Education Building, Kempton
$5 Members, $10 Non-Members
Join Kathy Kelchner as she shares the interesting natural history of some of the insects and spiders that live around us. Geared toward youth but great for the whole family, this program is a great opportunity to learn about PA’s tiniest wildlife! Registration required and limited to 25. For more information call 610-756-6961 or visit www. hawkmountain.org.