Program Options
Programs have a general design but are modified for each group based on goals, interests, and age.
School programs have been designed to fulfill required grade-appropriate science standards. Presentations are easily modified to meet teacher expectations. Programs are 45 min to an hour in length. Fees are based on distance from MAE. Fees start at $175 and $150 for each additional consecutive program.
Michigan Birds of Prey
Survival at its finest. Three engaging birds of prey like a hawk, owl, eagle, or falcon will visit your site to reveal their remarkable survival adaptations and behaviors. Visitors will have the opportunity to feel feathers, and explore skulls, and other bird parts like feet and bones. Programs are planned and presented with the age and experience of the audience in mind.
GLCES: Standards met vary by grade level. Key Concepts: Habitats, adaptations, life cycles, conservation, and food web. Available all year.
Night Owl
Everyone loves owls! But how often do you get a chance to study one in the wild? Their nocturnal habits and camouflage coloring make them impossible to see. Now is your chance to get your eyes on owls. Three will visit, connect, enchant, and educate participants during an up-close visit. Classification, conservation, and survival techniques are just a few of the topics we will explore by observing live birds.
GLCES: Standards vary by grade level. Key Concepts: Habitats, adaptations, life cycles, conservation, food webs, classification Available all year.
Pre-school Owl Adventures
Young naturalists take an imaginary trip into the night as we read an owl tale. Kinesthetic activities and hands-on exploration of feathers will accompany a visit with two owls. Key Concepts: Habitats, adaptations, life cycles, conservation, food webs
Available all year.
Flight Adaptations
Avian Flight Adaptations
Flight, while it appears a miracle, has some simple science behind the action. Observe the adaptations of three natural hunters. Watch a red-tailed hawk fly cross your field, gym or auditorium and see adaptations in play. We will focus on physical structures, feather types and wing shapes that allow these raptors survive in the wild.
Grade levels available: 4/5/6/7/8/9/10/11/12 community groups GLCES: Standards met vary by grade level
Key Concepts: Habitats, adaptations, life cycles, conservation, food webs, flight
Physics in Flight
Avian Flight Adaptations
Flight, while it appears a miracle, has some simple science behind the action. Observe the adaptations of three natural hunters. Watch a red-tailed hawk fly cross your field, gym or auditorium and see adaptations in play. We will focus on physical structures, feather types and wing shapes that allow these raptors survive in the wild.
Grade levels available: 4/5/6/7/8/9/10/11/12 community groups GLCES: Standards met vary by grade level
Key Concepts: Habitats, adaptations, life cycles, conservation, food webs, flight
Eagle Encounter
The bald eagle, with its snow colored head and tail, is a regal symbol of freedom, strength and survival. The Michigan Avian Experience's bald eagle lives up to that reputation.
Our bald eagle is perfect for your event! She is comfortable in many different situations, from a meet and greet booth at a fair to an official program for your group. She has participated in sport pep rallies, veteran and military events, schools, scouts and is a regular flying participant at the Eastern Michigan University football games.
Meet and Greet
Perfect for that event where folks can wander at their own pace. Your audience will have the opportunity for a personal encounter with at least three native Michigan birds of prey.
60 minute minimum, 4 hours max.
Private Tour
Visit the birds in their home. Walk around their enclosures with a naturalist to get an answer all your burning questions. Watch feeding and or a flight training session. Perfect for photos. Dress for the weather and wear your walking shoes. This adventure is 100% outside. Onsite bathrooms are not available.