Welcome to Black Hills Raptor Center’s Events Calendar!
September 2022
Beef Raffle Drawing
Once again, we bring you a great way to feed your family and friends, AND help us feed and care for the raptors. We are raffling a 1/4 of home grown beef, donated by R&R Trenching and Dirtworks of New Underwood. The animal was processed at Wall Meats. Lots of superb cuts, and the burger is in 2 pound packages. Add to this fabulous food a Blackstone 2 burner gas griddle. It is a 28 inch model with a built…
Find out more »Bird Naming Contest Begins!
We need to name this bird. And you get to be part of the fun! This broad-winged female hawk is just 2 years old. The name ideas were submitted by the volunteers of the Black Hills Raptor Center. Proceeds from this contest will be used to buy food and vaccinations solely for this bird. Each vote costs $1.00. You can vote as many times as you like for the length of the contest, which runs from September 16 - October…
Find out more »October 2022
Last Day of Bird Naming Contest
Have you voted yet? Today is the final day to vote, and we need your help to name this bird! This broad-winged female hawk is just 2 years old. The name ideas were submitted by the volunteers of the Black Hills Raptor Center. Proceeds from this contest will be used to buy food and vaccinations solely for this bird. Each vote costs $1.00. You can vote as many times as you like for the length of the contest, which…
Find out more »July 2023
Ride For Raptors
On July 8th, Hop onto your bike or into your classic car (or any car) and cruise through the beautiful Black Hills in our first-ever ride and poker run benefiting the Black Hills Raptor Center. Registration for the event begins at 9AM at Indian Motorcycles, 2130 Main Street in Sturgis. You'll be able to sign up to participate in the poker hand, and buy 50/50 raffle tickets, before we hit the road at 10AM. The ride ends at the Knuckle…
Find out more »February 2024
Annual “Rats For A Rat” Fundraiser
We understand two things...that sometimes we are not allowed to publicly say how we really feel about a person who has wronged us. And yet, the need for a bit of gentle revenge would feel...OOOHHH...SO GOOD. The second thing we understand is that predatory birds, like the avian ambassadors we care for, must eat. Our Valentine’s Day fundraiser, Rat for a Rat, satisfies both needs – yours and ours. You get the satisfaction of knowing that a hawk or owl…
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