Hawk Mountain Sanctuary
National Scavenger Hunt Day
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary 1700 Hawk Mountain Rd, KemptonNational Scavenger Hunt Day is a national event to enjoy the good ol' fashioned fun of a scavenger hunt! We challenge you to scavenge like a vulture for items found on the Sanctuary. Hunts include: photo hunt, bingo hunt, GPS hunt, and more.A scavenger hunt with a real satellite telemetry unit lead by a Sanctuary ... Read more
Medicine Drum Making Workshop
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary 1700 Hawk Mountain Rd, KemptonCreate this beautiful drum, crafted from a wooden hoop and lacing with the symbol of a medicine wheel. The workshop will include guiding the creation and learning how to care for and use the drum in healing and cleansing practices.We will have the opportunity to perform our Blessing Ceremony in a very special natural space. ... Read more
National Trail Day
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary 1700 Hawk Mountain Rd, KemptonCelebrate National Trail Day with a short walk to South Lookout on our ADA accessible Silhouette Trail or venture past the North Lookout on our Skyline Trail. Just be sure to enjoy the outdoors and the views! Trail fee applies for Non-Members.
Youth Workshop – Mountain Music Makers
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary 1700 Hawk Mountain Rd, KemptonMountain Music Makers Youth Workshop ignites your child's creative expression and appreciation of nature through music! Students will have the opportunity to play various percussion instruments and even make their own drum out of recycled materials. This fun and educational day will also include nature hikes, raptor encounters, teambuilding, games, and more!Designed for children in ... Read more
Full Moon Family Fun
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary 1700 Hawk Mountain Rd, KemptonJoin an educator for a family moon walk to South Lookout! Visitors will use their senses to experience nature at night while participating in activities and games. It's fun for the whole family!
Youth Trail Weekend
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary 1700 Hawk Mountain Rd, KemptonJoin the Hawk Mountain Operations team for a day or two, assisting with trail maintenance and construction. A great way for youth to log volunteer hours, gain field experience, and help support the Sanctuary's mission.
Junior Conservation Stewards
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary 1700 Hawk Mountain Rd, KemptonKids ages 10-14 can learn fundamental skills associated with careers in conservation! Learn the basics of compass use, tree identification, and more through teamwork. Registration required. Rain date July 28.
Off to a Flying Start! Migration Kick-off
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary 1700 Hawk Mountain Rd, KemptonJoin us for a day of celebrating the wonders of raptor migration with this kick-off event. Activities include guided bird walks, naturalists in the garden, live bird programs, Raptor ID, kids activities, and more! Drawing for the annual Mountain Raffle also takes place.
Meet the Fall Forest
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary 1700 Hawk Mountain Rd, KemptonJoin Kutztown University ecologist Dr. Chris Sacchi for a casual walk and learn to identify common trees and fall flowering plants at Hawk Mountain as fall arrives. Meet in Visitor Center.
Youth Workshop – Migration Madness
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary 1700 Hawk Mountain Rd, KemptonYouth will discover and celebrate the magic of migration in this interactive and exciting workshop with nature hikes, games, and hands-on educational activities. They will also learn about the cool techniques and technology the scientists use to track raptor migration! Registration required. Evening child care available until 5 pm for an additional $5.
Happy Tonight Star Party
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary 1700 Hawk Mountain Rd, KemptonJoin Moravian College astronomers for an evening under dark Hawk Mountain skies!After a short introduction to the celestial celebrities of the evening in the Sanctuary Theater, we’ll journey outdoors to identify constellations, see the crescent moon, planets Mars and Saturn, double stars, open clusters, and galaxies through high-quality telescopes. Bring a flashlight and binoculars, and ... Read more
International Vulture Awareness Day
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary 1700 Hawk Mountain Rd, KemptonCelebrate nature's clean-up crew with a live vulture program by Peggy Hentz of Red Creek Wildlife at noon, along with vulture activities for children and information on Hawk Mountain's long-term research on the social scavenging raptor. Live Vulture Program at 12 PM.
Hawk Mountain 85th Anniversary Celebration
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary 1700 Hawk Mountain Rd, KemptonCome and celebrate 85 years of raptor conservation at Hawk Mountain Sanctuary. Visitors receive a free piece of cake and check out grand opening of the new and improved Outdoor Amphitheater and the new historical marker. Also happening that day: Fall Native Plant Sale 10am-4pmChoose from a variety of fall flowering Pennsylvania native wildflowers including asters, goldenrods, ... Read more
Monarch Day
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary 1700 Hawk Mountain Rd, KemptonCelebrate peak monarch migration and learn all about monarchs and their conservation with our children's activities and Monarch Conservation Station hosted by monarch biologist John Drummond!Children's activities will be located in the Visitor Center and will include a butterfly kite, pipe cleaner caterpillars, floor puzzles, learning displays, live caterpillars, and more. They will be availabe ... Read more
Haunted Trails
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary 1700 Hawk Mountain Rd, KemptonCome in costume and Trick-or-Treat at Hawk Mountain! Fill your bag with goodies while exploring the Sanctuary, meeting creepy-crawly LIVE animals, and enjoying games, crafts, live music, and more. Go batty with special guest, PA Bat Rescue, and meet a live owl at Raptors Up Close, before or after trick-or-treating.
Eagle Day
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary 1700 Hawk Mountain Rd, KemptonSee a Golden AND Bald Eagle courtesy of our friends at Carbon County Environmental Education Center. This is the only day you'll be guaranteed to see one up close!Program Times: 12 PM & 2 PM
#OptOutside Hike
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary 1700 Hawk Mountain Rd, KemptonInstead of battling the craze of Black Friday, opt outside and join us for a guided hike of our River of Rocks trail to reconnect with your loved ones and nature.
Christmas Bird Count for Kids
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary 1700 Hawk Mountain Rd, KemptonThis CBC4Kids event combines learning about birds with citizen science and having fun. Also get to meet a live bird! Registration required. 'Geared for ages 8-12 and parents.Snow date Dec 9