Raptor Fest - Educational Experience - Rancho San Vicente

Join Peninsula Open Space Trust and Santa Clara County Parks for an educational experience like no other: Raptor Fest! This incredible event will highlight very important species of raptors who play an integral role in the health of our ecosystems! This free educational event will feature presentations and a chance to visit local wildlife and conservation nonprofits or groups who work to protect vital species in the Bay Area. The event will be hosted at Rancho San Vicente, a newer addition to Calero County Park that was protected by POST and is rapidly becoming a destination to view a variety of raptors. This is a unique opportunity to see and learn about birds of prey and the importance of their conservation. Presentations will include Master Falconer Kenny Elvin of Full Circle Falconry. Kenny Elvin will be providing a 45-minute falconry presentation several times during the event. Kenny will share about the history of falconry as well as the biology and habits of raptors. The presentation may involve a flight demonstration, depending on conditions. A representative of Santa Clara County Parks will open the falconry presentation by sharing their efforts to protect raptors throughout the park system. The event will also include tables from our partners at Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara Valley Audubon, and Predatory Bird Research Group  Seating for the presentations will be on the ground. Please come prepared with a picnic blanket, a jacket, and sun protection to help you be comfortable sitting in the open field. Low-profile chairs will be allowed, but we will ask that you set up behind guests seated on blankets. Please note that a shuttle service is required and provided for this event, as there is limited parking at the event site. Contact us if you have any special accommodation needs. Please note this event is subject to cancellation due to inclement weather. Keep an eye on your inbox closer to the date of the event for updates and news COVID-19 Guidelines: We ask that you do not attend this event if you are experiencing any symptoms including fever or chills; cough; shortness of breath or difficulty breathing; fatigue; muscle or body aches; headache; new loss of taste or smell; sore throat; congestion or runny nose; nausea or vomiting; diarrhea. Masks are strongly recommended for all participants during the short shuttle ride to and from the parking location.