Take a hawk walk at the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum on Nov. 10 and 17

CORNWALL — Join the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum for a once in a lifetime opportunity to get up close and personal with birds of prey with its members’ only hawk walk on Saturdays, Nov. 10 and 17 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. each day.
Head into the fields of the Museum’s Outdoor Discovery Center, located on Muser Drive across from 174 Angola Road with TC Bird Management and master Falconer Tommy Cullen on a pleasant educational walk, focusing on falconry and conservation, with Harris Hawks flying overhead and following along, free-flying from tree to tree.
As the walk progress, educators will call the birds down to their fists and feed them.
After learning falconry directly from the hawks themselves, you’ll see a traditional falcon training demonstration.
“You’re used to seeing majestic birds of prey soaring overhead," said Wildlife Education Manger Emily Nestlerode, "but have you ever wondered what it would be like to hold one yourself? Put on a falconer's glove and have your photo taken as the bird alights on your hand at the end of the program!”
Be sure to bring a camera and plenty of questions for this amazing adventure.
The benefits of membershipThis unique program is for adults and families with children ages 7 and older, (children under 7 will not be admitted) who are current Nature Museum members. In addition to access to programs like this, basic member benefits include free admission to Wildlife Education Center and Grasshopper Grove.
Member rates for programs and events, quarterly member bulletins, 10 percent discount in our Nature Shops and free or discounted admission at over 120 Nature Centers in USA and Canada.
Admission: Prepaid registration and current Museum Membership are required. Museum Members: $75 Adults & Children age 7 and up.
For registration, more information, and to renew/become a Member of the Nature Museum, visit hhnm.org or call 845-534-5506 ext. 204.