Wild On Wildlife
Wildlife Awareness -- One Flight at a Time!
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 The first step in getting humans to care about wildlife is to help them become more aware of the wildlife living around them. And the best impact in reaching this goal is to see an animal up close.   Imagine getting up close, face to face with a hawk.  An experience you will not forget!   

Wild On Wildlife offers opportunities to see birds like hawks up close. These opportunities are the first steps in creating stewards for our wildlife in the future. The more humans learn about wildlife and become aware of the impact human activities have today, the more we can help wildlife and save their habitats in the future.

 

What Wild On Wildlife Offers:
 
Wild On Wildlife offers educational outreach programs on wildlife.  Examples of audiences for these programs are schools, libraries, scout and other youth groups, summer camps, retirement communities, nursing homes and community events. Programs can be designed for any age, from preschool to senior citizen.  In addition to formal presentations, Wild On Wildlife is also available for displays, story telling, and art and photography classes.  Programs can be specially designed depending on your subject including birds, wildlife and conservation.
 
Wild On Wildlife is available to audiences in the Southwest Washington and Portland metro region. Other areas will be considered by request, but additional mileage fees may apply.  Contact for program fees.  Fees may vary depending on the type of program or display, number of animals and location.  Discounts may be given for multiple programs at the same location on the same day.
Current Available Animals:
 Western Screech Owl
Red-tailed Hawk
Aplomado Falcon

"Wild on Raptors"
 
What is a raptor?  What are the different types of birds of prey? Where do they live? What do they eat? What birds of prey are common in this area?  Learn all about these magnificent and beautiful birds.  Learn how to identify them in flight, problems they have had surviving in the wild and how you can help them into the future.  The highlight of this 45 minute classroom presentation will be when the students get the chance to meet live birds of prey up close and personal!
Included in this program:  
Western Screech owl, Aplomado Falcon, Red-tailed Hawk.
 
Other Available Programs:
Contact for fees and information
 
"Wild on Birds" What is a bird? What do birds need to survive?
 
"Wild on Conservation"  What is an Endangered Species? Learn about the plight of the Peregrine Falcon, Bald Eagle, Northern Spotted Owl, Aplomado Falcon and California Condor. What can you do to help.
 
Programs can also be specially designed depending on your needs.  Birds are also available for displays and special events.
 
Powerpoint Presentations: 
Add a beautiful slide show about raptors to your program.  See pictures of and learn all about the different types of birds of prey and raptors native to the Northwest.
 
Other Powerpoints  available:
California Condors:  Their history and recovery.

About Cathi Wright:
    Cathi Wright has over 25 years experience working with animals, especially raptors, and presenting educational programs to audiences of all ages. With degrees in Biology and Exotic Animal Training and Management, Cathi began her career working with dolphins and sea lions at Marriott’s Great America in Illinois and California. 
     Cathi then worked for the Oregon Zoo beginning in 1985 as the Assistant Bird Show Coordinator and then from 1996-2005 as the Coordinator. While there she developed and presented programs including the summer flight show and off-ground school programs, displays and special events. Cathi worked with a variety of birds of prey ranging in size from a Pygmy falcon to an Andean Condor. 
     From 2005-2007, Cathi worked at the High Desert Museum in Bend in charge of the wildlife collection. While there, Cathi began new wildlife programs and shows including a summer free flight birds of prey show and a mixed-species show with mammals, birds and reptiles. 
     In 2008, Cathi also worked as the Education Director for the Friends of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge.  Cathi presented programs for school field trips with the birds and they were also seen there on special event days.
     Cathi is a member of the International Association of Avian Trainers and Educators, and served on the Board of Directors from 2006-2008 and is the Editor of the IAATE Flyer newsletter.
     Cathi now lives in Ridgefield, Washington; and, in addition to her love for wildlife, enjoys riding her horses and spending time with her dogs.
   

  
To schedule a WOW program or receive more information
Contact
 
Cathi Wright
(360) 887-3522