Date: Sun Sep 13, 2:00 PM EST - 4:00 PM EST
Category:
- STEM,
- Outdoor,
- Life Skills,
- Creative Arts,
- Healthy Living
Level:
- Juniors,
- Cadettes,
- Seniors,
- Ambassadors,
- Volunteers
Come out for a hands on event with the Detroit River Hawk Watch and the Hawk Migration Association of America, where you'll dive into learning about the fascinating life cycles of some of the raptor species that migrate through or live in Michigan!
A hawkwatch is designated to collect information about migratory raptors (birds of prey), which include eagles, falcons, vultures, osprey, harriers, accipiters, and buteos. These birds are often called "hawks," but the term "hawk" really refers to specific types of raptors.
Most hawkwatches, like the Detroit River Hawk Watch, have a designated spot where hawkwatching and counting takes place. A dedicated group of hawkwatchers helps run the hawkwatch. Hawkwatchers are the people that spot, identify, and attempt to age each raptor that passes the hawkwatch site during the migratory seasons.
Every year since 1983, counters have patiently monitored the skies at the lower Detroit River and produced daily reports. You can find these reports, uploaded each evening from September 1st through November 30th, at www.HawkCount.org. Your Girl Scouts will get the unique chance to participate in this century old tradition!
Girl Scouts will learn all about different raptor species, learn how to effectively use binoculars, and talk to a few real life hawkwatchers in action! At the end of the event, Girl Scouts are encouraged to walk down to the Lake Erie Metropark Hawkwatch site (the boat launch area) and test out their newly learned skills!
Included in Girl/Tagalong Registration Cost:
*2 hours of hands on programming
*GSSEM Outdoor Skills Mini Patch Program - Conservation Mini Patch
*GSSEM JR Hawkwatcher Patch
*Audubon Red Tailed Hawk Plush
Included in Adult Registration Cost:
*2 hours of hands on programming
PLEASE NOTE - This is NOT a drop off event and proper girl to adult safety measures must be met.
Costs:
$20.00 per girl
$20.00 per tagalong (register as girl non member)
$0.00 per adult
"*Please note that this event is being held within a Metropark and daily admission is NOT included in your registration fee.*
Registration deadline: September 3 (or sooner if event reaches capacity)
For program questions, please email Paige Wigren at pwigren@gssem.org.
For registration questions, please email helpdesk@gssem.org.
