Our mission is to conserve native wild birds and to educate and involve the public in ecosystem stewardship through educational outreach, wild bird rehabilitation, restoration, and research projects.
Three Rivers Avian Center (TRAC) is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization focused on wild bird conservation, ecosystem education, and community involvement. Established in 1990, TRAC features a 110-acre facility situated in the scenic New River Gorge area of southern West Virginia, between Sandstone and Hinton in Summers County. Bordered partially by the New River Gorge National Park & Preserve, TRAC’s location provides an ideal setting for bird watching, wildlife viewing, and connecting with nature. We offer programs and resources on wild bird preservation, habitat restoration, and environmental stewardship for all ages. Visit our avian conservation center in West Virginia today.
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Our first free public tour day of the year is Saturday, May 3 from 1 to 5 pm. Visit with our live Raptor Ambassadors featuring Hawks, Owls, Falcons, Vulture and Bald Eagle, enjoy interactive educational displays, tour the Three Rivers Avian Center Facility and visit with our friends from Hanging Rock Raptor Observatory. Bring your family & friends! Admission is free, but donations are very welcome. The last tour starts at 4:30 pm. And there is more! ........ We are excited to team up with Moonstruck Maple, our gourmet maple syrup and confectionery friends at their Maple Factory across the road from TRAC for this special Double Tour Day. They will also be hosting free tours of their Maple House. See how maple syrup is made, learn about tree tapping, and enjoy free tastings of delicious mapleness! Maple Syrup and confectioneries will be available for purchase.
At Saturday's program at the Claudia L Workman Wildlife Education Center at the Forks of Coal, Myrtle made SURE that she was the star of the program! Lots of fun for everyone attending. This weekend she got 3 new toys: an abbacus etc box, a kong type treat holder and a puppy teathing toy. All 3 were very special to her! She moved the box to several locations before Mews Tech Caleb tried giving it a rock foundation. She took yesterday's lighter treats up to her favorite resting area ledge in her room. The grapes were definately appreciated! We will keep trying new fruits.
We had fun presenting our "Hoot & Holler" program for Kenna Elementary School students yesterday at Camp Virgil Tate. Lots of great questions, and Myrtle the Raven was hamming it up, talking and striking poses. Once in a while she would ask for water, she likes drinking from the spray bottle. She is learning about traveling to programs and is settling into her Ambassador role with flair! Come see our "Hoot and Holler" program at the Forks of Coal Wildlife Education Center tomorrow at 11 am. The program is free and open to the public. Allow time to explore the facility too, it's terrific. Have a great weekend everyone.
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Donations keep Three Rivers Avian Center thriving so we can continue our mission to conserve West Virginia's avian wildlife populations. They are fully tax-deductible and can be made in your or your loved one's name, your group's, or your company's. All sponsors are listed on the website below and in our monthly newsletter. TRAC accepts credit and debit card donations, as well as automatic monthly donations, via PayPal.
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