Name: Raptor Encounter in Morgan Hill
Start: 2026-07-26T17:30:00-07:00
End: 2026-07-26T20:00:00-07:00
Location: Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center

Raptor Encounter in Morgan Hill

POST protects open space on the San Francisco Peninsula and in the South Bay for the benefit of all. Since 1977, we've worked hard to permanently protect lands for hiking and recreation trails, wildlife habitats, redwood trees and local farms—all of which make our region extraordinary.We want people to get out and enjoy these amazing local landscapes, so we host all kinds of community events—and we'd love for you to join us! See our full list of hikes, film screenings, lectures and more.We're an accredited land trust and a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, which means we're funded by the generous support of private individuals and foundations.POST-protected properties are all around: Windy Hill, Mindego Hill and several others off of Skyline Boulevard; Tunitas Creek Beach in Half Moon Bay; Bair Island in Redwood City; Whaler's Cove by Pigeon Point in Pescadero; parts of Coyote Valley in San Jose; and many more.

Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST)

Join POST and Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority for an educational talk by Master Falconer Antonio Balestreri!

Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center

Join <a href="https://openspacetrust.org" title="https://openspacetrust.org" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST)</a>, <a href="https://openspaceauthority.org" title="https://openspaceauthority.org" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority (OSA)</a>, and master falconer and educator Antonio Balestreri for Raptor Encounter in Morgan Hill! Guests will experience a presentation featuring several species of native owls, falcons, and hawks.This educational presentation will focus on the roles raptors play in our environment, raptor biology, and conservation. Sign up for this unique opportunity to see these rescued and captive-bred raptors up close.Seating will be outdoors and on the ground, and the program may include a free flying bird of prey. Please come prepared with a picnic blanket to help you be comfortable sitting in the open field. Low-profile chairs will be allowed, but we will ask that you setup behind guests seated on blankets.Please note that children are welcome and encouraged to attend! However, this event is a 2 hour sit/listen educational program and may be better suited to kids age 10 or older. No dogs are allowed at this event except service animals.<h3>About Our Presenter</h3>Master falconer Antonio Balestreri was born and raised in California and developed an innate passion for wildlife, especially birds. He received his first falconry license in 1974 and went on to earn a degree in wildlife management from Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo in 1981. He has worked with the California Condor, co-designing and building release facilities at Big Sur and Pinnacles National Park. He is one of very few people in California to hold a Falconry Education Permit, authorizing him to possess raptors for the purpose of raptor education programs.

Raptor Encounter in Morgan Hill

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