Upcoming events.
CANCELED (due to weather) STEM City Celebration
Leroy with Kim at the STEM City Celebration in 2023
IRFC Flying Team at The Arb!!
Lennox, our juvenile male American Kestrel
Photo: Ted Grussing
IRFC Flying Team at The Arb!!
Quinn, our female Dark-morph Ferruginous Hawk at the Arboretum summer 2023.
Photo: Steve Comstock
IRFC Flying Team at The Arb!!
Aylen, our female American Kestrel with a young admirer at the Arboretum Summer 2023
Photo: Steve Comstock
IRFC Flying Team at The Arb!!
Lennox, our new male American Kestrel, hanging out with an adorable friend at the Arboretum last summer 2023.
City of Flagstaff Earth Day Celebration!
City of Flagstaff Earth Day Celebration 2024! Enedina, our female Saker Falcon will be in attendance.
Photo: Ted Grussing
Kestrels in Love Fundraising Event: A tribute to Finley and introduction to Lennox
Finley during his last photoshoot, he died 2 months later.
PHOTO: Ted Grussing
IFRC Benefit: The Sedona International Film Festival presents “The Wonders of Sedona and Northern Arizona: Through the Lens, Eyes and Mind of Ted Grussing
The event will benefit the International Raptor and Falconry Center.
Join Ted as he guides you through the wonders and beauty of Sedona, the Colorado Plateau and Northern/Central Arizona from a perspective that few have ever seen ... the beauty of the red rocks as seen from above and through the clouds, volcanoes and mountains, canyons and rivers ... and on the ground his beautiful and unique wildlife photography of those creatures with whom we share this magnificent part of Arizona.
Enedina and Lennox will be in attendance so be sure to come meet these two!
PHOTO: Enedina, female Saker Falcon, in flight her first season taken by Ted Grussing in Sept. 2022.
Kids’ Workshop!
In collaboration with Northern Arizona Audubon Society!
Life of a raptor is hard, some play the game better than others. The Saker Falcon is one species that is losing the game.
Come play the game of life as a raptor and find out if you win. Learn about the endangered Saker Falcon and meet Enedina, IRFC’s Saker Falcon, up close!
This workshop is designed to be kid-friendly learning; however, kids of any age will learn and enjoy the workshop. This event was very popular last year!
IRFC Flying Team at the Arboretum Flagstaff
IRFC Flying Team at the Arboretum Flagstaff
10:30 AM-12:00 PM
We are Back! One program the first Saturday of every month May thru October!
Learn about Raptors that can be found regionally, Raptors in your area and even learn about species found across world!
Learn a little bit about Falconry and the importance of this ancient culture in saving Raptors today.
And maybe best of all! Learn about the individual character and personality of the Flying Team members. They are all very different and special in their own way. You might be surprised just how much personality and intelligence these apex predators have. I can embarrass them by telling their secret silly stories and unique quirks; and no one would never have known them at an intimate level.
For more information: The Arb
PHOTO: Ted Grussing; male Harris Hawk, Leroy
Kids' Workshop! Saker Falcon: Game of Life
Flagstaff Festival of Science Workshop Saker Falcons: Losing the Game of Life?
Life of a raptor is hard, some play the game better than others. The Saker Falcon is one species that is losing the game.
Come play the game of life as a raptor and find out if you win. Learn about the endangered Saker Falcon and meet Enedina, IRFC’s Saker Falcon, up close!
This workshop is designed to be kid-friendly learning; however, kids of any age will learn and enjoy the workshop. This event was very popular last year!
Location: Flagstaff Public Library; East
PHOTO: Steve Comstock, Enedina, female Saker Falcon in Sedona
Ferruginous Hawk, Northern Arizona's Best Kept Secret
Chances are you have heard of the Red-tailed hawk but what about the Ferruginous Hawk? North America’s largest hawk species.
Sadly, the Ferruginous Hawk is a species of concern in Arizona. Learn about this unique species and meet IRFC’s Quinn, the rarest hawk in Northern Arizona in person!
PHOTO: Ted Grussing, Quinn in Sedona Feb. 2020
Science in the Park
Come say “HI!” to the Flying Team and enjoy an awesome event!
Flagstaff Festival of Science is 10 days of pure science! The Science in the Park is the kick of event for the best 10 days of the year in Flagstaff.
Science in the Park is a family-friendly science fair, where YOU are the scientist for the day! Most exhibitors will have hands-on activities for all ages.
Interact with a variety of Flagstaff scientific institutions! The event is FREE!
For more information: Science in the Park
Raptor ID Workshop
"Join International Raptor & Falconry Center for an immersive in-person workshop to learn Raptor ID! Uncover the fascinating world of raptors as we delve into their distinctive features, behaviors, and habitats.
Finley: male American Kestrel taken Dec. 2021
Photo by Ted Grussing
IRFC Flying Team at the Arboretum Flagstaff
IRFC Flying Team at the Arboretum Flagstaff
10:30 AM-12:00 PM
We are Back! One program the first Saturday of every month May thru October!
Learn about Raptors that can be found regionally, Raptors in your area and even learn about species found across world!
Learn a little bit about Falconry and the importance of this ancient culture in saving Raptors today.
And maybe best of all! Learn about the individual character and personality of the Flying Team members. They are all very different and special in their own way. You might be surprised just how much personality and intelligence these apex predators have. I can embarrass them by telling their secret silly stories and unique quirks; and no one would never have known them at an intimate level.
For more information:
IRFC Flying Team at the Arboretum Flagstaff
IRFC Flying Team at the Arboretum Flagstaff
10:30 AM-12:00 PM
We are Back! One program the first Saturday of every month May thru October!
Learn about Raptors that can be found regionally, Raptors in your area and even learn about species found across world!
Learn a little bit about Falconry and the importance of this ancient culture in saving Raptors today.
And maybe best of all! Learn about the individual character and personality of the Flying Team members. They are all very different and special in their own way. You might be surprised just how much personality and intelligence these apex predators have. I can embarrass them by telling their secret silly stories and unique quirks; and no one would never have known them at an intimate level.
For more information: The Arb
PHOTO: Ted Grussing; female, Dark-morph Ferruginous Hawk, Quinn
Hummingbird Festival - IRFC Flying Team - Special Guests
The IRFC Flying Team will be the special guests during the Festival’s midday break in sessions. We will have 2-3 birds out at various times and will have educational items on display.
There will be an opportunity to participate in a mini fundraiser for our nonprofit as well! Donations will allow you to hold a Flying Team member and get some photos! Also IRFC swag and merch will be available to purchase to help fund our mission of making the world a better place.
Hope to see you there!
PHOTO: Bob Coates
Hummingbird Festival - IRFC Flying Team - Special Guests
The IRFC Flying Team will be the special guests during the Festival’s midday break in sessions. We will have 2-3 birds out at various times and will have educational items on display.
There will be an opportunity to participate in a mini fundraiser for our nonprofit as well! Donations will allow you to hold a Flying Team member and get some photos! Also IRFC swag and merch will be available to purchase to help fund our mission of making the world a better place.
Hope to see you there!
PHOTO: Bob Coates
Hummingbird Festival - IRFC Flying Team - Special Guests
The IRFC Flying Team will be the special guests during the Festival’s midday break in sessions. We will have 2-3 birds out at various times and will have educational items on display.
There will be an opportunity to participate in a mini fundraiser for our nonprofit as well! Donations will allow you to hold a Flying Team member and get some photos! Also IRFC swag and merch will be available to purchase to help fund our mission of making the world a better place.
Hope to see you there!
PHOTO: Bob Coates
IRFC Flying Team at the Arboretum Flagstaff
IRFC Flying Team at the Arboretum Flagstaff
10:30 AM-12:00 PM
We are Back! One program the first Saturday of every month May thru October!
Learn about Raptors that can be found regionally, Raptors in your area and even learn about species found across world!
Learn a little bit about Falconry and the importance of this ancient culture in saving Raptors today.
And maybe best of all! Learn about the individual character and personality of the Flying Team members. They are all very different and special in their own way. You might be surprised just how much personality and intelligence these apex predators have. I can embarrass them by telling their secret silly stories and unique quirks; and no one would never have known them at an intimate level.
For more information: The Arb
PHOTO: Steve Comstock; male Harris Hawk, Leroy
IRFC Flying Team at the Arboretum Flagstaff
IRFC Flying Team at the Arboretum Flagstaff
10:30 AM-12:00 PM
We are Back! One program the first Saturday of every month May thru October!
Learn about Raptors that can be found regionally, Raptors in your area and even learn about species found across world!
Learn a little bit about Falconry and the importance of this ancient culture in saving Raptors today.
And maybe best of all! Learn about the individual character and personality of the Flying Team members. They are all very different and special in their own way. You might be surprised just how much personality and intelligence these apex predators have. I can embarrass them by telling their secret silly stories and unique quirks; and no one would never have known them at an intimate level.
For more information: The Arb
PHOTO: Steve Comstock; female Saker Falcon, Enedina
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IRFC Flying Team at the Arboretum Flagstaff [Canceled due to remaining snow; starts in June]
IRFC Flying Team at the Arboretum Flagstaff
10:30 AM-12:00 PM
This first program has been pushed back due to the insane amount of snow we have received over the winter; nearly 14 feet as of March 30th, delaying the reopening of The Arb in April/May. Hope to see you all in June!!
We are Back! One program the first Saturday of every month May thru October!
Learn about Raptors that can be found regionally, Raptors in your area and even learn about species found across world!
Learn a little bit about Falconry and the importance of this ancient culture in saving Raptors today.
And maybe best of all! Learn about the individual character and personality of the Flying Team members. They are all very different and special in their own way. You might be surprised just how much personality and intelligence these apex predators have. I can embarrass them by telling their secret silly stories and unique quirks; and no one would never have known them at an intimate level.
For more information:
IRFC Flying Team at the Arboretum Flagstaff
We are doing TWO programs on the last Saturday of every month May thru October!
TIMES: 12:15PM & 2:15PM
Learn about Raptors that can be found regionally, Raptors in your area and even learn about species found across world!
Learn a little bit about Falconry and the importance of this ancient culture in saving Raptors today.
And maybe best of all! Learn about the individual character and personality of the Flying Team members. They are all very different and special in their own way. You might be surprised just how much personality and intelligence these apex predators have. I can embarrass them by telling their secret silly stories and unique quirks; and no one would never have known them at an intimate level.
Playing the Game of Life as an American Kestrel
Flagstaff Festival of Science-Presentation/Activity
Life of a raptor is hard, some play the game better than others. The American Kestrel is one species that is losing the game. There is a recent push to find out why this little falcon is declining in numbers.
Come play the game of life as a raptor and find out if you win. We will have a big game board with you as the ‘human-sized’ game piece and we will play a quick game of life, raptor style! It is fun for kiddos but secretly adults like to play too.
Learn about American Kestrel conservation issues, how you can help and meet a live American Kestrel.
Target Audience Kindergarten to 5th Grade,Middle School but really anyone is welcomed.
PHOTO: Finley, American Kestrel, Steve Comstock
Falconry 101: Introduction to Falconry and What it Takes to Become a Falconer
Flagstaff Festival of Science Workshop
Curious about Falconry? Want to Understand What it Takes?
We will unpack all that.
This workshop will cover a brief history of falconry, federal and state falconry regulations as well as an introduction to basic steps on how to get started and training raptors for falconry.
This is for those that are serious about becoming a falconer or those that are just curious about how it all works.
Live raptors will be used for demonstrations.
RSVP will be required and encourage to do this early. Check back for registration.
This will be for people aged 12-years and older.
Flagstaff Festival of Science - How do Golden Eagles in Arizona Choose their Nest sites?
Flagstaff Festival of Science Lecture
Learn about the important 'must-haves' for Golden Eagles in Arizona when shopping for real estate to raise a family.
Presented by Dr. Losee, drawing on her own research, she will go through the complexities of a multi-scale habitat suitability model that tells us what is important to our eagles; is it a nice view? or nice weather? or something unexpected?
Come find out!
Live raptor during the Q & A session.
LOCATION: Lowell Observatory
Target Audience Middle School,Teenagers,Adults
Northern Arizona Audubon Society-Presentation
Saker Falcons! This is the second largest falcon species in the world. They are listed as Endangered on the IUCN’s Red List. This species is unique and just really cool.
Native to middle Eurasia and Northern Africa, you won’t see these falcons hanging out in Northern Arizona; unless you come meet Enedina!
A presentation focused on this species will be covered and followed by an informal Q&A with Enedina.
Our female Saker Falcon, Enedina, is our newest Flying Team member and she will be present for you to meet in person…or in falcon?
Hope to see you there!
Enedina will Showcase for Ted Grussing Photography
Come spend an evening with Ted Grussing’s photography covering every corner of Northern Arizona and other secret places.
And! If it couldn’t get any better, meet Enedina! Enedina will be making her Sedona debut as the newest member of the Flying Team.
Head to the Flying Team page on this website and get acquainted.
To buy tickets and more info go to the Mary Fisher website.
IRFC Flying Team at the Arboretum Flagstaff
We are doing TWO programs on the last Saturday of every month May thru October!
TIMES: 12:15PM & 2:15PM
Learn about Raptors that can be found regionally, Raptors in your area and even learn about species found across world!
Learn a little bit about Falconry and the importance of this ancient culture in saving Raptors today.
And maybe best of all! Learn about the individual character and personality of the Flying Team members. They are all very different and special in their own way. You might be surprised just how much personality and intelligence these apex predators have. I can embarrass them by telling their secret silly stories and unique quirks; and no one would never have known them at an intimate level.
Photo: Leroy, male Harris Hawk by Eric Gofreed
Hummingbird Festival
IRFC Flying Team will be making a special appearance at the Hummingbird Festival in Sedona, AZ. Come by and meet one of the raptors of the International Raptor & Falconry Center
IRFC Flying Team at the Arboretum Flagstaff
IRFC Flying Team at the Arboretum Flagstaff
12:00 PM 3:00 PM
We are doing TWO programs on the last Saturday of every month May thru October!
TIMES: 12:15PM & 2:15PM
Learn about Raptors that can be found regionally, Raptors in your area and even learn about species found across world!
Learn a little bit about Falconry and the importance of this ancient culture in saving Raptors today.
And maybe best of all! Learn about the individual character and personality of the Flying Team members. They are all very different and special in their own way. You might be surprised just how much personality and intelligence these apex predators have. I can embarrass them by telling their secret silly stories and unique quirks; and no one would never have known them at an intimate level.
Hummingbird Festival
IRFC Flying Team will be making a special appearance at the Hummingbird Festival in Sedona, AZ. Come by and meet one of the raptors of the International Raptor & Falconry Center
IRFC Flying Team at the Arboretum Flagstaff
We are doing TWO programs on the last Saturday of every month May thru October!
TIMES: 12:15PM & 2:15PM
Learn about Raptors that can be found regionally, Raptors in your area and even learn about species found across world!
Learn a little bit about Falconry and the importance of this ancient culture in saving Raptors today.
And maybe best of all! Learn about the individual character and personality of the Flying Team members. They are all very different and special in their own way. You might be surprised just how much personality and intelligence these apex predators have. I can embarrass them by telling their secret silly stories and unique quirks; and no one would never have known them at an intimate level.
Photo: Leroy, male Harris Hawk by Steve Comstock
IRFC Flying Team at the Arboretum Flagstaff
We are doing TWO programs on the last Saturday of every month May thru October!
TIMES: 12:15PM & 2:15PM
Learn about Raptors that can be found regionally, Raptors in your area and even learn about species found across world!
Learn a little bit about Falconry and the importance of this ancient culture in saving Raptors today.
And maybe best of all! Learn about the individual character and personality of the Flying Team members. They are all very different and special in their own way. You might be surprised just how much personality and intelligence these apex predators have. I can embarrass them by telling their secret silly stories and unique quirks; and no one would never have known them at an intimate level.
Photo: Male Saker Falcon, Kublai