HAWKE

HAWKE is a 501 (3) not for profit organization licensed by the State of Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the Federal US Fish and Wildlife Service to rehabilitate injured and orphaned wild birds, mammals, and reptiles including endangered species. They also have special permits to possess permanent wildlife for educational programs. These birds and animals can not be released back to the wild .

Melanie Cain-Stage and her” traveling talons” program with hawks, owls and falcons (plus flying squirrel and turtles) have been presenting programs since 1980. She goes to local schools and or organizations and teaches people about the habits and information about Florida wildlife and how they can help preserve the environment.