Rocky Mountain Raptor Program-RMRP
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To inspire appreciation and protection of raptors and the spaces they live through excellence in raptor rehabilitation, education and research.
09/25/2026
The time is now! Help name our new Educational Ambassador 🦉
Voting for her new name is only $1 per vote, and you can vote as many times as you like! The top three names are...
🌳 Willow - Tree with long, flexible branches that bend without breaking, honoring her story of adaptability and resilience.
🌌 Nova - Meaning "new" or a brightening new star, honoring her beautiful star-like plumage.
⚪ Pearl - Meaning "hidden beauty" or "prosperity" and a precious gemstone connected to the moon, honoring her species' naturally pale feathers and nocturnal nature.
Vote NOW! rmrp.org/BarnOwlNaming
This American Barn Owl came to RMRP in July from Pueblo, where she was rescued by the team at the Raptor Center at the Nature & Wildlife Discovery Center when her nest was crushed when she was only days old. Both of her legs were broken, and constant medical care from such a young age resulted in her imprinting onto humans, leaving her unable to survive in the wild.
She is fully healed and healthy, and we are excited to give her a second chance at life educating the public about Barn Owls and environmental conservation for years to come.
Voting opens today (9/25/26) and will run until Sunday, October 25th.
Oh look, an Eastern Screech Owl! 🍓
Each year, Eastern Screech Owls like Cedar go through a catastrophic molt - where they drop all of the feathers on their head at once to make space for new feathers to grow in. This process is painless, and rest assured she grew back a fresh new 'do as beautiful as ever!
Want to learn more about owls? Join us in one month at our Owl-O-Ween Open House! Live raptors, costumes, educational displays, and more on Saturday, October 24 from 12 - 4 pm, completely free to the public. We hope to see you there!
Cedar is a non-releasable Educational Ambassador at the Rocky Mountain Raptor Program.
09/23/2026
It's time for !🦅
This week, we're in need of:
🧼 Hand soap refills
🧤 Medium size Nitrile gloves
🫧 Unscented laundry detergent
🧴 Loctite liquid super glue (not gel)
These and all the other items on Watson's Wish List directly support our work. By donating items, you are directly caring for the more than 50 raptors at our facility. Items can be shipped directly to us by shopping at rmrp.org/Watsons-Wish-List.
Items can also be dropped off at 720 E Vine Dr, M-F from 9-4. Thank you to everyone who supports our work through these vital supplies!
09/21/2026
Thank you to the Bug-A Bug-A 4-H Club for raising money for us this summer! 🍀
This awesome team accepted donations for RMRP at the Larimer County Farmer's Market earlier this summer, and donated it to us over the weekend. Thank you to all the club members for your generosity and commitment to making our community a better place.
09/19/2026
Your gift could go twice as far! 🦅
Thousands of companies offer matching gifts when employees make a donation. Employer matching is a powerful way to support the rescue and rehabilitation of raptors in our region and make your donation go further, at no cost to you!
Check your company’s website, chat with your HR or admin team, or visit the gift matching widget on our website to learn if your gift can go further.
Learn more at rmrp.org/matching-gifts
09/17/2026
Enjoy a day out, get some fresh produce, and learn all about raptors at the Larimer County Farmer's Market! 🥦
Join us THIS Saturday on Oak Street and browse delicious food and local goods, then stop by our booth to see live raptors and support our work. We hope to see you there!
📍 200 W Oak St, Fort Collins (in front of the county Clerk & Recorder's office)
⏰ Saturday, Sept. 19 | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
See where else we'll be at rmrp.org/events
We all need a helping hand - or, err, net... 🤝
Many of the calls we get are for injured or orphaned raptors that we bring to our facility, but sometimes raptors get themselves trapped and just need a little assistance.
Earlier this month, we got a call from Livermore Fire Protection District Station 4 about a Cooper's Hawk that had tried to join them as a new recruit. After getting into their warehouse, it became confused and was unable to leave. After contacting our rescue hotline, one of our team members was able to lend a helping hand to safely encourage this hawk to leave. Watch along with Carrie, RMRP's Director of Research and Rehabilitation, as she successfully encourages this hawk to leave the building without harming the bird or any of the fire station's equipment.
Calls like these are ones we don't always get to highlight. Our incredible Rescue and Rehabilitation team works hard 365 days a year, going out into our community to help raptors, bringing some in (and ushering some out) - keeping our wild neighbors wild. Support our Rescue and Rehabilitation team's tireless efforts at rmrp.org/donate
09/14/2026
Eagles, Buteos, and Vultures! Soar with us at our in-person Birds of Prey Class 🦅
Join us this November for our annual Birds of Prey Class series and learn about all things raptor. Whether you're an experienced Bird Nerd or you're brand new to the world of raptors, this expert-taught course is a great way to learn something new! Each class features live Educational Ambassadors, real specimens, and video and audio presentations of the raptors that call Colorado home.
🦅 Day 1 (Nov. 7th) - Soaring Raptors: Eagles, Buteos, and Vultures
🪶 Day 2 (Nov. 14th) - Built for Speed: Falcons, Accipiters, Harriers, and Kites
🦉 Day 3 (Nov. 21st) - All About Owls
Each class is 11:30 am - 4:30 pm at the Fort Collins Sr. Center. Registration options include 1 day, or bundle and save by registering for all 3. Space is limited, so reserve your spot today!
🎟️: rmrp.org/BirdsOfPrey2026
📸: Golden Eagle by Theresa Jordan
09/12/2026
Save the Date! Our 2027 Gala will be here before you know it 💃
Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 13, 2027 to celebrate 40 years of service with RMRP and Party for a Purpose! We've moved from our usual weekend, but you can still expect plenty of fun, live raptors, incredible silent and live auction items, and more as we celebrate 4 decades of lifesaving and life-changing care for raptors in our region.
📍 Lory Student Center Grand Ballroom, Colorado State University
📅 Saturday, March 13, 2027 | 5 - 9:30 p.m.
Early Bird tickets go on sale Black Friday! Follow us or sign up for our newsletters to get notified when tickets go live.
09/10/2026
Safe to say our Education Ambassadors are not camera shy! 📸
Photographed in order with a filter: Persephone - Turkey Vulture, Collin - Great Horned Owl, and Hopper - Swainson's Hawk.
All three of these birds are permanently disabled and non-releasable, and they help educate the public on the importance of raptors in our ecosystems.
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