Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center Hosts "Raptors in the Garden" At Landcraft Garden Foundation
The Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center (EAWRC) is inviting nature lovers of all ages to experience the beauty and power of birds of prey during “Raptors in the Garden,” a special educational program at the picturesque Landcraft Garden Foundation on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at 10:30 a.m.
Held among one of the East End’s most unique botanical destinations, the family-friendly event offers visitors the rare opportunity to meet several rehabilitated raptors—including species of owls, hawks, falcons and vultures—and learn firsthand about the important role these remarkable birds play in our local ecosystem. Admission is free for Landcraft Garden Foundation members and children, while non-members pay regular garden admission. The event will be held outdoors and is weather permitting.
During the program, Wildlife Rescue Center educators will introduce each bird, share its rescue story, explain how it was rehabilitated, and discuss why it can no longer survive in the wild. Guests will also learn about the unique adaptations that make raptors expert hunters, the conservation challenges they face, and simple ways the public can help protect native wildlife.
As Eastern Long Island’s only wildlife hospital, the Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center rescues, rehabilitates and releases thousands of injured and orphaned wild animals each year while responding to more than 10,000 wildlife-related calls annually. Educational programs such as Raptors in the Garden help connect the public with native wildlife and promote coexistence through conservation and awareness.
The event is recommended for adults and children of all ages. For more information, visit www.wildliferescuecenter.org or call (631) 728-4200.
