The Avant-Garden Shop presents Meet the Birds of Prey, an up-close encounter with some of nature’s most incredible animals, on Saturday, Nov. 7 at 11 a.m. This free, family-friendly, and interactive demonstration will be led by Matthew and Kristin Morgan, alongside their team of feathered friends from The Eyrie. The event takes place at the Avant-Garden Shop, located at 165 Sherbrooke St. in downtown Peterborough.

The Eyrie is a Birds of Prey Centre located in Apsley and run by the Morgans. The centre is currently focused on educational outreach, with the mission of instilling a sense of respect, wonder, and knowledge about these birds.

Matthew achieved his lifelong dream of becoming a falconer over a decade ago, learning to train raptors while enrolled in Environmental Studies at Trent University. Since then, he has worked at Ireland’s premier falconry centre and travelled across Canada educating about birds of prey. Kristin, who holds a degree from Fanshawe College’s Eco-Tourism program,........

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