Portland Audubon's Vulture Day

Saturday, September 1, 2012 - 11:00am to 3:00pm
Audubon Society of Portland
Address: 
5151 NW Cornell Road
Portland, OR 97210
United States

Around the world, vultures are facing hazards in the wild and their numbers are dwindling. As nature's recyclers, they play an important role in a variety of ecosystems, and it’s up to us to help save them. Learn more about these important birds and ways to protect them at Portland Audubon's celebration of International Vulture Awareness Day. Activities:

  • Meet Ruby, Portland Audubon’s turkey vulture
  • Compare your “wingspan” to that of an Andean condor’s silhouette
  • Go on a scavenger hunt in Portland Audubon's nature sanctuary
  • Make a crafted vulture and mask
  • Learn fun vulture facts
  • Figure out the differences between Old and New World vultures
  • Discover why vultures are important
  • Make a pledge to help protect vultures

Ruby the turkey vulture, by T. Miller

Venue: 
Audubon Society of Portland
Cost: 
Free

Contact Information

Contact Name: 
Deanna Sawtelle
Contact Phone: 
503-292-6855
Contact Email: 
dsawtelle@audubonportland.org

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