Alaska Raptor Center
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Rehabilitation
The Alaska Raptor Center provides medical treatment to over 200 injured birds each year. Although we specialize in raptors, we will aid any wild bird in need. We admit birds from all over southeastern Alaska, an area covering roughly 35,300 square miles (Ketchikan to Yakutat, AK). Our main goal is to rehabilitate and release all of our avian patients, however, some are injured too severely to fully recover and survive in the wild. If a bird cannot be released we will find permanent homes for them in other wildlife/education centers and zoos throughout the United States.
Classroom visits
We teach school children from pre-school through high school either at the Center or in the classroom. We also offer virtual classroom visits. Our educational message focuses on ecological concepts such as raptor adaptations, habitat characteristics, and conservation. Our ultimate hope is to instill a lasting passion for conservation and protecting these magnificent creatures.
Avian Sanctuary
The Alaska Raptor Center provides forever homes for up to 25 permanently injured raptors. These Raptors-in-Residence assist with the Center's educational efforts in raptor ecology and environmental conservation. Large, naturalized outdoor enclosures offer visitors to Sitka exceptional up-close viewing opportunities of these majestic ambassadors, that include a variety of eagle, hawk, owl and falcon species. Raptors-in-Residence are provided with the best possible care, including training and enrichment programs, 365 days a year by our experienced and dedicated staff.
On-Call Rescue Services
The Alaska Raptor Center serves its local and regional community and State by providing on call rescue services 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. Our rescue and rehabilitative efforts for birds-of-prey span the entire State of Alaska. We deploy our own teams to rescue birds within Sitka, but also engage a vast network of Alaska State Troopers, Forest Service and Alaska Department of Fish and Game staff, other Bird Rehabilitation Centers and individual volunteers to help collect and transport injured birds from all over Alaska to our hospital in Sitka (at our expense). We help our local and far-reaching Alaskan community by stepping in, providing peace of mind knowing that an injured bird is in good hands.
Where we work
Awards
Alyeska Award 2019
Alaska Travel Industry Association
Affiliations & memberships
National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association 2021
Alaska Travel Industry Association Alyeska Award 2019
External reviews
Photos
Our Sustainable Development Goals
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How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
We don't have any major challenges to collecting feedback
Financials
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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Alaska Raptor Center
Board of directorsas of 12/09/2022
Roger Hames
Chairman/CEO, Hames Corporation
Term: 2005 - 2024
Tory Korn
Director of Business Development, Survey Point Holdings
Term: 2017 - 2024
Sam Kito
President, Kito Inc.
Linda Huston
Bill Pedlar
Knightly Tours
KC Hostetler
Sales and Community Marketing Manager, Alaska Airlines
Jamey Cagle
Senior V.P, Allen Marine Inc.
Diana Fowler
Paula Scott
Vice President of Employee Benefits at USI
John Hix
JH Enterprises
Preston Carnahan
Director of Business and Destination Development, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Not applicable -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes