Native American and Wildlife Celebration

Event Cost
Free

Start Date
November 15, 2026

End Date
November 15, 2026

Start Time
9:00 am

End Time
4:30 pm

Location
Liberty Wildlife
2600 E Elwood St
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(480) 998-5550
info@libertywildlife.org
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Contact
Robt Mesta
robertmesta@cox.net

November is Native American Heritage Month, a time to honor the diverse cultural histories of Indigenous people in America.

Throughout history Native Americans have maintained a special connection with the animals in their natural world, one that has shaped and sustained their culture.

The Liberty Wildlife Non-Eagle feather Repository (LWNEFR) will be celebrating Native American Heritage Month by recognizing this connection with a celebration that will include.

Schedule of Events

  • Interactive Room and Education Trail open with Ambassador Animals out all day
  • Native American Vendors on site from 9 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Beverages and snacks on sale all day (cash and Venmo)

Come honor the Connection

The Celebration will begin with the blessing of the eagles, a rare opportunity to see live eagles up close and be blessed in their presence. The blessing of the eagles has become a major event with 100s of people coming to be cleansed by the smoke of the sacred sage in the presence of the eagles.

Shortly after the blessing, Native dancers, singers, and drummers will begin their performances, while Native artists display and sell their jewelry, beadwork, carvings, baskets and much more.

Live eagles, hawks, owls, falcons, and other wildlife will be on exhibit for the public to see up close. The raptor free flight show will have hawks flying above the crowd!

Attendees will appreciate a variety of native foods while they enjoy the day’s festivities.

 

EVENT CONTACTS:
Robt Mesta
robertmesta@cox.net

Mare Van Dyke
marev@libertywildlife.org

Thanks to our Sponsors

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PUBLIC NOTICE

*****Liberty Wildlife Cannot Take Ducks, Geese or Lovebirds at this time *****

PLEASE NOTE THAT LIBERTY WILDLIFE’S PUBLIC VISITING HOURS ARE CLOSED IN THE MONTH OF AUGUST BUT OUR HOSPITAL INTAKE IS STILL OPEN DAILY FROM 8AM-6PM

Liberty Wildlife is following proper protocols and taking precautions to prevent the spread of the avian flu in our facility and the community. Currently, we have been advised to not take any waterfowl (ducks or geese) to help minimize exposure to other animals. All waterfowl that are sick/injured should be transported to our partner Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG).

Veterinary Emergency Group
7210 W Ray Rd                              2196 E Camelback
Chandler, AZ 85226                     Phoenix, AZ 85016
(I-10 & Ray Rd)                             (Biltmore Area)

You can also call East Valley Wildlife to ask their current availability for ducks/geese: 480-814-9339

Crystal’s Critter Haven is another resource: Text  480-220-6930 with a picture of the animal and cross-streets

We also have been advised to not take in lovebirds anymore. Please try any of the groups above. Thank you for understanding.

Native American Wildlife Celebration VEG website VEG map

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