CAROLYN PURCELL, executive director of the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center, holds an American Kestral, one of the raptors featured in events today (Sunday) and Friday, May 9, at the Discovery Center. Contributed photo

Raptor event set today and May 9 at Discovery Center

    Live raptors will be the focus of two educational presentations offered this month at the Discovery Center. Both programs are included with paid admission to the museum.
    The programs are Sunday, May 4, at 2 p.m., and Friday, May 9, at 11 a.m. and will be held in the M.J. Murdock Theater. American Kestrels, a Great Horned Owl and a Western Screech Owl will be on view.
    The Raptor Discovery Program will soon expand to include a Bald Eagle, which will be available for viewing in a new 24’ x 48’ cage. An Adopt-a-Raptor Program is also being established to help with funding of the educational program.
    The Columbia Gorge Discovery Center and Wasco County Museum, located in The Dalles, off Interstate 84 at exit 82, interprets the cultural and natural history of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area and Wasco County. General admission is $8, $7 for seniors 62 and older, $6.50 for pre-arranged groups of 10 or more, $4 for children 6 to 16, free for children 5 and under. The Discovery Center offers a Kids Explorer Room, museum store, café, paved trails, and picnic areas overlooking the Columbia River. Parking and access to hiking trails and picnic area are free. For more information, visit the website at www.gorgediscovery.org or call (541)296-8600. Open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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