An organization dedicated to the survival of raptors is to host its biggest annual fundraiser next weekend.
Set for June 7 and 8, highlights planned for this year's OWL (Orphaned Wildlife) Open House event – at 3800 72 St. in Delta – include raptor talks, a 1 p.m. release of an eagle healed at OWL, and opportunities to get up close with some of OWL's feathered charges.
OWL is a non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and release of injured and orphaned birds of prey.
Other plans for the open house include kids games, food trucks and a raffle fundraiser, and visitors are encouraged to also check out OWL's museum and gift shop, where hoodies, T-Shirts, jewelry, puzzles, owl mugs and sundry other items will be available for purchase. Owl stuffies, handcrafted by longtime volunteer June Young – a White Rock senior – will be available by donation. (To donate yarn or wool for the stuffies project, email Young at bjuneyoung1@shaw.ca)
Parking is to be available by the Boundary Bay Airport north lot, with a complimentary wheelchair-accessible shuttle provided by OWL to transport visitors to and from the open house.
The event is not open to pets.
For more information, visit owlrehab.org
