bird treatment and learning center

Caring for Alaska’s wild birds since 1988

and ensuring they remain a vital part of Alaska’s iconic landscapes.

Our Impact

As of April 30, 2025

Conservation Education

Thanks to our Conservation Education team, students in 19 K-12 classrooms and at five STEM Nights learned about Alaska’s wild birds and the importance of preserving the habitats birds need to survive. 

Students at Klatt Elementary especially enjoyed a visit from Ambassador Shavila, a Black-billed Magpie. Here are a few comments they shared after the program: "I can't wait to see a magpie in my yard today!” "I thought learning about bird bones and the weight they can carry while flying was so cool!" 

Rehabilitation success stories

Two owls get a second chance at life in the wild!

A Boreal Owl from Bethel arrived at our clinic with significant head trauma. After nearly two months of recovery, we returned him to Bethel, where he is flying free again.

After an unfortunate collision with a window, a Northern Saw-whet Owl spent several days recovering at our clinic. He recovered from his trauma after a few days, and we set him free in his home territory.