Buteo Shadows Raptor Center
Central Arizona College employees braved the fog early one
chilly winter morning to help Buteo Shadows Raptor Center
manifest the vision of building a fire pit for nocturnal
presentations. During a company-designated volunteer day,
several employees from Central Arizona College took time away
from their work duties to assist the Raptor Center with this
project. The purpose of the fire pit is for Raptor Center guests to
enjoy the warmth of a fire while learning about Arizona's night
creatures, how their eyesight and hearing benefit them during
the hours of darkness. We are currently looking for a donation of
a night scope to demonstrate how nocturnal creatures can see
in the dark. If you know of a person or organization who might
be willing to donate a night scope, please ask them to contact
us. Thank you.
chilly winter morning to help Buteo Shadows Raptor Center
manifest the vision of building a fire pit for nocturnal
presentations. During a company-designated volunteer day,
several employees from Central Arizona College took time away
from their work duties to assist the Raptor Center with this
project. The purpose of the fire pit is for Raptor Center guests to
enjoy the warmth of a fire while learning about Arizona's night
creatures, how their eyesight and hearing benefit them during
the hours of darkness. We are currently looking for a donation of
a night scope to demonstrate how nocturnal creatures can see
in the dark. If you know of a person or organization who might
be willing to donate a night scope, please ask them to contact
us. Thank you.
Although physical labor is not favored
among most humans these days, this
group showed how much fun you can
have while getting the job done.
Marilyn Edelman egged on her
co-workers to create a fun competitive
atmosphere. There was a lot of ribbing
and laughter and time passed quickly.
among most humans these days, this
group showed how much fun you can
have while getting the job done.
Marilyn Edelman egged on her
co-workers to create a fun competitive
atmosphere. There was a lot of ribbing
and laughter and time passed quickly.
| Mailing address: Suite C-13, PMB 343, 20928 North John Wayne Parkway Maricopa, Arizona 85239 Call us at: 520-424-9348 |
| Photos were taken by Bunny Simpson except the ones she is in. Thanks, Bunny! |
Central Arizona College Volunteers
520-424-9348 (Center) or 480-323-0517 (Cell)
The C.A.C. volunteers
proudly display their fine
work.
From left to right:
Al Jenkins
Will Crawford
Tiffany Perreault
Bunny Simpson
Marilyn Edelman
Vanessa Lechuga
Ming Li
Kai Chuang
Barb Meyer (not shown)
Thank you employees of
Central Arizona College!
proudly display their fine
work.
From left to right:
Al Jenkins
Will Crawford
Tiffany Perreault
Bunny Simpson
Marilyn Edelman
Vanessa Lechuga
Ming Li
Kai Chuang
Barb Meyer (not shown)
Thank you employees of
Central Arizona College!
Left: Will Crawford moves
the dirt from the fire pit to
an area for another special
project.
Right: The volunteers
created a level foundation
on the site of the future
outdoor Learning Center
where many visitors will
learn about the birds up
close and personal.
the dirt from the fire pit to
an area for another special
project.
Right: The volunteers
created a level foundation
on the site of the future
outdoor Learning Center
where many visitors will
learn about the birds up
close and personal.
Here they are, C.A.C.'s finest,
celebrating a job well done. The
fire pit is deep, wide and perfect.
The hovering fog did not dampen
the spirits of this hard-working
team.
celebrating a job well done. The
fire pit is deep, wide and perfect.
The hovering fog did not dampen
the spirits of this hard-working
team.
Marilyn Edelman (left) meets
Tomahawk, a Harris's Hawk
who assists Buteo Shadows
Raptor Center bird handlers
with teaching humans about
Arizona wildlife. Central Arizona
College employees learned from
Cindy Weisenberg (right) about
the nictitating membrane, a third
eyelid which birds use to
protect and moisten their eyes
when in flight, capturing prey
and during dust/wind storms.
Tomahawk, a Harris's Hawk
who assists Buteo Shadows
Raptor Center bird handlers
with teaching humans about
Arizona wildlife. Central Arizona
College employees learned from
Cindy Weisenberg (right) about
the nictitating membrane, a third
eyelid which birds use to
protect and moisten their eyes
when in flight, capturing prey
and during dust/wind storms.
The finale to the morning was when the C.A.C. employees met Tomahawk, a
Harris's Hawk, (left) and BooBoo, a Great-Horned Owl (right).
Harris's Hawk, (left) and BooBoo, a Great-Horned Owl (right).
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