M&T Bank awarded Hawk Mountain Sanctuary a $5,000 grant from the M&T Charitable Foundation to support the Albany Township site and its weekend program, Raptors Up Close!
All weekend programs are offered Saturdays and Sundays, September through November and again during spring migration, April 1 through mid-May.
“M&T Bank is honored to extend our partnership with Hawk Mountain Sanctuary that began more than two decades ago,” M&T Bank Regional President Phil Johnson said in the company’s announcement.
“Committed to the well-being of our communities, M&T understands the importance of the wildlife observation, research, and education the sanctuary provides. In removing financial barriers, our partnership promotes free outdoor experiences that enhance social, mental, and emotional health for all who visit these local landmarks.”
The popular Raptors Up Close program is accompanied by other weekend programs that focus on raptor identification and trapping and tracking birds, all presented when fall foliage and large numbers of migrating hawks, eagles, and falcons draw thousands of visitors from across the state and beyond.
“Thanks to support from the M&T Bank Charitable Foundation, people enjoyed high-quality programming in a safe outdoor setting, and have the chance to connect with nature at Hawk Mountain Sanctuary. We are grateful,” sanctuary Director of Development Mary Linkevich said.
“M&T Bank helps Hawk Mountain attract new visitors and allows us to provide a high-quality outdoor recreation and learning opportunity for residents. It’s fun, free, educational, and supports the local economy — it’s a win-win,” Linkevich added.
The M&T Charitable Foundation strives to strengthen communities by providing support for a diverse range of civic, cultural, health and human service organizations through grants, employee volunteerism and in-kind services, stated the bank in the release.
The 2,500-acre Hawk Mountain Sanctuary is the world’s first refuge for birds of prey and is open to the public year-round by trail fee or membership, which in turn supports the non-profit organization’s raptor conservation mission and local-to-global research, training, and education programs. To learn more about Hawk Mountain or other programs, call 610-756-6961 or visit www.hawkmountain.org.
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