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    Weather Changes Things, Including Birds of Prey Programs at West Virginia's State Parks

    Three Rivers Avian Center’s (TRAC) “Wings of Wonder” program is an annual interpretative program presented at many of West Virginia’s state parks and forests. Recent weather disruptions have created the need to reschedule a few of the birds of prey programs that had been scheduled this summer.

    “Owls, hawks and eagles are birds of prey. People, youth and adults have a genuine interest in learning about their habits and to see some up close,” said Sissie Summer, programmer with the West Virginia State Parks system. “We are fortunate that TRAC has been able to reschedule a number of their appearances that bad weather had forced them to cancel.”

    Everyone is welcome to attend the TRAC programs, which are appropriate for all ages and are free to attend. For additional information about TRAC, visit <a href="http://www.tracwv.org" target="_blank">www.tracwv.org</a>. Times vary from park to park.  To confirm the exact location for the program of the remaining Wings of Wonder – Birds of Prey presentation, call the park directly.

    Other events and activities at West Virginia’s state parks are posted online at <a href="http://www.wvstateparks.com" target="_blank">www.wvstateparks.com</a>.
    <h2>Three River Avian Center – Birds of Prey program dates and locations</h2>
    August 3 – <a href="http://www.cedarcreeksp.com/" target="_blank">Cedar Creek State Park</a>
    7 p.m. 304-462-7158 Gilmer County

    August 10 – <a href="http://www.greenbriersf.com/" target="_blank">Greenbrier State Forest</a>
    7 p.m. 304-536-1944 Greenbrier County

    August 11 – <a href="http://www.northbendsp.com/" target="_blank">North Bend State Park</a>
    7 p.m. 304-643-2931 Ritchie County

    August 12 – <a href="http://www.blennehassettislandstatepark.com/" target="_blank">Blennerhassett Island State Park</a>
    1 p.m. 304-420-4800 Wood County

    August 17 – <a href="http://www.bluestonesp.com/" target="_blank">Bluestone State Park</a>
    7 p.m. 304-466-2805 Summers County

    August 25 – <a href="http://www.tomlinsonrunsp.com/" target="_blank">Tomlinson Run State Park</a>
    1 p.m. 304-564-3651 Hancock county

    September 8 – <a href="http://www.kanawhastateforest.com/" target="_blank">Kanawha State Forest</a>
    12:30 p.m. 304-558-3500 Kanawha County

    September 22 – <a href="http://www.cacaponresort.com/" target="_blank">Cacapon Resort State Park</a>
    3 p.m. 304-258-1022 Morgan County