In the community

Community effort saves bald eagle

Growing eagle populations and shrinking habitats have led to an increased number of reports of clashing territorial eagles. These mighty birds require many helping hands to recover from injury and illness. In early July, when two adult bald eagles had one such skirmish in the St. Croix River near Marine on St. Croix, Minn., a few key players helped save a life.

Homegrown health

The Raptor Center partnered with St. Paul non-profit Mississippi Park Connection to plant trees in an effort to combat invasive insect species.

From capable caregiver to empowered rehabilitator

The Partners for Wildlife (P4W) initiative, aimed at improving animal welfare in wildlife rehabilitation, has just graduated its first cohort of fellows. Housed within The Raptor Center (TRC), P4W has worked to mentor rehabilitators and veterinarians, provide resources for rehabilitators, and create a professional network to achieve the most humane outcomes for wildlife.

The cream of the crop

The Raptor Center staff has been teaching and learning from interns and residents since 1990. The center has had 10 residents and 16 interns. 

Partnering for wildlife

The Raptor Center launched a new three-year initiative aiming to improve animal welfare in wildlife rehabilitation across all species—not just raptors. This first-of-its-kind program, called Partners for Wildlife (P4W), is being piloted in Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, Montana, Idaho, Washington, and Alaska.

Wildlife care and handling: A mission-driven minor

The 15-credit minor is delivered both in-classroom and through a field practicum. The core program of the minor includes a managed captive wildlife course, a wildlife care and handling externship, and a choice between a course in principles of conservation biology or principles in wildlife management.