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SUMMARY:U of M Raptor Center // Education Celebration Week at NCE
DESCRIPTION:Bird Photography with U of M Raptor Center \nSponsored by Tamron\nEducation Celebration Week\nSunday\, August 16\n\n  \nJoin us for a U of M Raptor Center event at National Camera Exchange\, sponsored by Tamron. A skilled handler from the U of M will bring four different raptor species for an in-person presentation\, covering what makes a bird a raptor and the traits that distinguish each species. You’ll get a close-up opportunity to observe and photograph these birds of prey. Whether you’re a seasoned photographer or a beginner\, this is a great opportunity to make the most of your long lenses and practice photographing these captivating subjects. \nNCE photo experts will be on-site to guide you along the way. Tamron Rep Eric Sives and Tech Rep Armando Flores will also be on hand with loaner gear\, so you can try different lenses and get advice on the best lens options for birding and wildlife photography. \n • • • • \nEVENT SCHEDULE\n\n12:30pm — Check-in\n12:45pm — Bird Photography Tips & Tricks\n1–1:45pm — Raptor Center Presentation w/ Photography Portion\n1:45–2pm — Wrap Up\, Return Gear\, Final Q&A\n\n • • • • \nREGISTRATION $40\nRegistration for this event closes on Saturday\, August 15 at 4pm. Tickets are limited\, so be sure to reserve your spot early! \nWhat to Expect: We will be photographing the raptors on-site at National Camera in the green space behind the building. Parking is available in the main lot in front of the building\, follow the sidewalk along the North side of the building to get to the workshop location. \nWhat to Bring: Pack your interchangeable lens camera\, lenses\, and charge up your batteries before the event! We also recommend bringing additional batteries and memory cards just in case. \nPlease Note: We will not be sending an email for this in-person event\, so please be sure to read through the description entirely for full details. If you have any questions about your registration before the event\, please email us at classes@natcam.com \nCancellation & Refund Policy: If you need to cancel\, please contact us right away. Refunds may not be issued for cancellations made within 24 hours before the online registration deadline. \n• • • • • \nTAMRON LOANER GEAR\nTamron reps Eric Sives and Armando Flores will be on-site with a selection of loaner lenses for Sony E\, Nikon Z\, Fujifilm X\, and Canon RF mirrorless systems\, available to try out during the event. It’s a great chance to test new gear in a live shooting environment\, even if you don’t currently shoot with Tamron lenses. \nPlease note: A valid photo ID is required to be able to check out loaner gear.  \n• • • • • \n \n2026 EDUCATION CELEBRATION WEEK\nThis in-person event is part of our Education Celebration Week (ECW)\, happening August 10–16. Throughout the week\, we’re offering a variety of learning opportunities designed to help you grow your photography skills—including classes\, hands-on workshops\, photo walks\, one-on-one sessions\, and vendor demos. \n  \nDon’t miss these additional Tamron events: \nTamron Demo\nFriday\, August 14 | 10am–4pm \nSaturday\, August 15 | 10am–12pm \nLearn more here \n  \nPet Photography Workshop\, Sponsored by Tamron\nSaturday\, August 15 | 2–5pm \nLearn more and register here \n• • • • •  \nCheck out our full calendar here \nIf you have any questions about this or any other event\, please email us at classes@natcam.com. We will do our best to get back to you within 1-2 business days \n
URL:https://www.natcam.com/event/u-of-m-raptor-center-education-celebration-week-at-nce/
LOCATION:9300 Olson Memorial Highway\, Golden Valley\, MN\, 55427\, United States
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CATEGORIES:Special Events,Specialty Classes
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