Birds of Prey

Joy Funk - Outdoor Discovery Center

What makes a bird of prey different from other birds? Using the collection of live birds from Outdoor Discovery Center, you will learn the life history of several species including hawks, owls and falcons. There will be a chance to get an up-close look at the birds and explore artifacts including skulls, wings, talons and feathers.

Joy Funk graduated from the University of Illinois and worked as a naturalist in Kentucky and Illinois before joining the Outdoor Discovery Center team in 2013. It was the ODC's vision and broad scope to advance outdoor education and conservation in West Michigan that first piqued her interest in working there. Having practically grown up outside, Joy has a keen interest in providing the next generation an opportunity to do the same. She feels that playing, exploring, and learning outside is vital to a better life.

Membership Meetings are free to attend and open to the public.