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 Core
Beliefs:
At
The Falconry & Raptor Education Foundation, we believe that
if falconry is to continue to grow and flourish the general
public must be taught,
through exposure, about both birds of prey and falconry. Hal
Webster, a prominent American falconer says in his latest book, "Falconry,
because of the small number of practitioners, will achieve strength
and recognition ONLY through strong, central sports groups of
dedicated individuals." At the Falconry & Raptor
Education Foundation we believe the more people that understand
the true
nature of the
sport the stronger the sport will be in the long term.
The Falconry & Raptor Education Foundation is a non-profit
organization dedicated to The advancing of two principles, Understanding
through Exposure and Excellence
through Education. The staff of The Falconry & Raptor Education
Foundation use a variety of programs to foster understanding through
exposure. Whether we are talking to a group of United States Legislators,
CEO's from some of America's largest corporations or a fifth grade
class in an rural school, our primary goal is to spark a new understanding
for both birds of prey and falconry.
In addition to exposing a wide variety of people to falconry,
we also strive to
promote excellence through education. The goal of excellence through education
is really
twofold. First, we aim to provide the new or aspiring falconer an opportunity
to truly excel at this ancient sport. Second, by obtaining all the facts
up front an interested individual may decide very quickly that
they are not cut out for
an endeavor as intensive as falconry. We believe that through education there
will be a new generation of young falconers excelling at the sport that has
no comparison. We also believe that through education we will
also develop a group
of non-falconers who understand and value the falconers need to commune with
nature.
Staff and Facilities:
Duane Zobrist II
As the co-founder and first
Executive Director, Duane Zobrist II, lead the battle to legalize falconry
in West
Virginia. He is emphatic about his belief that for falconry to grow,
public education and support is vital. Mr. Zobrist, A master falconer
has trained countless birds ranging from hawks and falcons to eagles
and owls. While creating and enhancing and selling current programs
takes up most of his time, he rarely misses the opportunity to get out
in
the field and do a little dirt hawking.
The Greenbrier
Located in the beautiful Allegheny Mountains, The
Greenbrier is America's
Resort. With nearly 700 rooms and over 6,500 acres, there is an activity
for everyone. Whether it is experiencing the
ancient art on falconry, taking a hot air balloon ride, kayaking
the Greenbrier River or building
team spirit on alpine our 55 foot tall Alpine Tower, there's
never a dull moment.
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