BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — It's Earth Day, the perfect day for the Peregrine Fund’s World Center for Birds of Prey to break ground on their new educational expansion.
In February, the World Center launched the public phase of HATCHED, a $3.2 million capital campaign, co-chaired by former Idaho Governor Dirk Kempthorne and former Idaho First Lady Patricia Kempthorne to expand educational opportunities and exhibits at the Interpretive Center.
“Patricia and I are pleased to serve as co-chairs for the HATCHED capital campaign. What The Peregrine Fund is building in 2021 at the World Center for Birds of Prey is only the beginning of a significant, staged investment for the future of Idaho’s children and families, and visitors from around the world” said Kempthorne, Former Governor of Idaho and board member of The Peregrine Fund. “We as a community are privileged to have this world-class education facility in our backyard that is committed to teaching science education and celebrating the unmatched wildlife and landscapes across our magnificent state.”
Construction will begin in July, once the center's California Condors’ nestlings have fledged their nests.
Since the Center opened, over a million guests and approximately 500,000 children have visited. HATCHED will address capacity needs while enhancing educational programming. The design will double the capacity to serve students and the public.
Learn more about the center by visiting the Peregrine Fund website.
