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The American Bald Eagle Foundation’s youth raptor program starts 10 a.m. Saturday.

The program, open to students between 9 and 17 years old, teaches students about wildlife, with a focus on raptors. Students also learn public speaking skills.

Students in the class can graduate to work as raptor handlers at the center. The class meets on Saturdays until the end of April.

For more information, contact Chloe Goodson at 906-766-3094 or email programs@baldeagles.org.