Outreach Visits
If you are unable to visit us, then why not arrange for our Education Team to visit your school or group and deliver some sessions linked to the National Curriculum, covering a variety of topics about Birds of Prey.
A typical visit may include:
A presentation, featuring photos and film footage of our amazing birds*
Items for the group to explore, such as biofacts (feathers, bones etc) or falconry equipment
An age appropriate activity linked to a topic of your choice
Plenty of opportunities to ask questions about Birds of Prey and the Natural World
*This will require a screen/ projector to be available.
Our Pellet Detectives session is very popular and links with food chains, habitats and conservation topics.
We can cover a variety of topics, including:
Habitats Food Chains Adaptations Rescue History
If you are reading a particular book in class, would like our visit to be a more science-based experience or have other educational requirements then please contact our Education Team on owleducationsuffolk@gmail.com so we can tailor the visit to your requirements.
The maximum number of children per session is 30 although the children may be split into smaller groups as appropriate. Larger groups are welcome to book multiple sessions for different classes.
Class presentations can include images of our birds, items for groups to handle and active games and quizzes.
Prices:
Up to 2 hours is £75.00 plus mileage 50p per mile
A half day (up to 4 hours) is £100 plus mileage 50p per mile
A full day (up to 6 hours) is £150 plus mileage 50p per mile
All our team members are DBS checked
Risk Assessments available on request
Fun for all the family at community events
Outreach visits outside of normal working hours are subject to staff availability.
We are happy to attend a limited number of local community events throughout the year. Please contact us if you would like us to attend your event.
PLEASE NOTE - As of January 1st 2022, we will no longer be transporting our birds off site. This is following advice from leading avian vets regarding their health and welfare, in terms of upcoming changes to guidance on keeping birds of prey. We appreciate that this may be disappointing but want to assure you that our Education Team are ready with a new programme of activities which will continue to engage and inspire your groups to learn more about the natural world around them.
Schools are welcome to arrange a visit to us, or a Virtual Session if an in-person visit is not appropriate.
“The Sanctuary was asked to provide an activity throughout the day of special events for all groups on two separate days. Each activity was perfectly tailored to each age and ability group. The children loved hearing about the work of the Owl Sanctuary and enjoyed the practical and active nature of the sessions. The staff’s knowledge and enthusiasm for owl pellet dissection was clear to see and the older pupils were mesmerised by the hour spent pulling the pellets apart.”
“A really enjoyable afternoon and one we will definitely be wanting to do again!”
“The pellet dissection was a source of fascination for both pupils and supervising adults. Thank you for a wonderfully engaging activity!”
“Kids loved learning about Falconry and the different terminology, comparing US to UK English. The whole experience was brilliant!”
“Our students like practical challenges, so being told what makes a good Owl box location by the type of Owl meant they could work as a team to scout for good locations. This was great!”