Press Release
Humane Indiana Wildlife’s 2nd Annual Birds of Prey Jamboree Combines Learning and Fun
February 2023
NORTHWEST INDIANA – Feb. 2023 – Take flight at the 2nd Annual Birds of Prey Jamboree on Saturday, March 25, 2023, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Indiana Welcome Center located at 7770 Corinne Drive in Hammond, IN.
During the event, enjoy free admission to shop, learn and play. Beginning at 9 a.m., meet and have Donuts with Hoots, Humane Indiana Wildlife's hooty mascot. Browse and shop in the Marketplace, highlighting items from local artists, crafters and vendors. Meet experts and interact with educational groups with speakers from Wild Birds Unlimited, Indiana Dunes National Park Service and more. Children will have the opportunity to play in the kids' activity area with crafts and educational activities, including hawk and owl pellet dissection.
The Jamboree will showcase three unique presentations, featuring majestic birds of prey, live and in-person. Each display is limited to 100 people, and a ticket is required. Tickets are $10 per person, per presentation–or attend all three with a $25 all-access pass. Children, ages seven and under are free; for every paid adult, receive up to three complimentary child tickets. Special presentations are as scheduled:
10 – 11 a.m; Humane Indiana Wildlife presents Birds of Prey in Northwest Indiana
Learn about Humane Indiana Wildlife’s bird of prey ambassadors. Meet a rescued Snowy Owl named Owlfred, a Barred Owl called Arya, along with a rehabilitated Red-tailed Hawk and American Kestrel. Experts will discuss the species' natural history and what brought that particular bird of prey into the Humane Indiana Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center for care.
12 – 1 p.m; Indiana Audubon Society
Join Indiana Audubon Society member Matt Kalwasinski for a presentation on the various types of raptors, including hawks and owls, that can be seen in Northwest Indiana. Kalwasinski will cover basic identification tips and give suggestions on where to find these incredible species of birds in the region.
2 – 3 p.m; Humane Indiana Wildlife presents Differences in Hawks, Owls and Falcons
Discover more of Humane Indiana Wildlife’s ambassadors. Encounter live birds of prey, including Pomona the Peregrine Falcon, a Red-tailed Hawk called Phoenix and a rare Barn Owl—an endangered species in Indiana. Experts will discuss each species' natural history and what brought that particular bird of prey into the Humane Indiana Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center. Attendees will also learn tips on how to help protect these magnificent predators.
For more information or to register for ticketed presentations, please visit HumaneIndiana.org/events/2023/jamboree. If you are interested in becoming an event vendor or sponsor, please email info@HumaneIndiana.org. Due to the wild nature of wildlife, the animal ambassadors at the event are subject to change.
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About Humane Indiana
The mission of Humane Indiana is protecting pets, preserving wildlife and supporting a nurturing connection between animals and people. Humane Indiana helps 25,000 injured, orphaned, or homeless animals annually, not just shelter and adoption, but also through the low-income veterinary clinic, pet food pantry, homelessness prevention, foster care, and wildlife rehabilitation. Learn more at www.humaneindiana.org. Follow Humane Indiana on Instagram, TikTok, or Facebook: Shelter, PAWS Resale, Wildlife.