Building the Future of Conservation Education

Blackland Prairie Raptor Center is investing in the future of wildlife education by creating a safer, more reliable, and more accessible space where our community can learn, connect, and be inspired.

This North Texas Giving Day, our goal is to raise $25,000 for our education building and visitor improvements at our park. These funds are needed to help create and equip a weather-protected education space, provide the materials and infrastructure necessary to support year-round programming, and address important safety and accessibility needs in the areas used by our visitors, staff, volunteers, and program participants.

Each year, thousands of children, families, students, and community groups visit BPRC to meet our ambassador raptors, explore the Blackland Prairie, and learn why protecting wildlife and native habitats matters. These experiences are a vital part of our mission and help inspire the next generation of conservationists.

Unfortunately, Texas weather often limits what we can offer. Extreme heat, rain, storms, and other conditions can force us to modify or cancel programs, preventing students and families from participating in meaningful educational experiences. A dedicated, weather-protected education building will give us a dependable place to host live raptor presentations, school programs, workshops, community events, and other educational opportunities throughout the year—rain or shine.

The $25,000 raised will help us make the surrounding education areas safer and more welcoming. Planned improvements include repairing damaged and uneven concrete in heavily traveled areas and investing in the equipment, materials, and infrastructure needed to create a more functional and accessible environment for everyone who visits BPRC.

This investment will allow us to serve more students, families, and community groups while providing our education team with the reliable space they need to expand programming and create meaningful connections between people, raptors, and the Blackland Prairie.

By supporting Building the Future of Conservation Education, you are helping us raise the $25,000 needed to create a space where education does not have to stop because of the weather or facility limitations. You are helping build a place where curiosity can grow, connections with wildlife can begin, and future generations can be inspired to protect the natural world.

Help us raise $25,000 and build a stronger future for conservation education at BPRC—rain or shine.