About | Ohio Falconry

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Email Us (614) 312-5004

Program Location

Camp Mary Orton

7925 N. High Street
Columbus, OH 43235

Office Address

Ohio School of Falconry

1063 Chelsea Avenue
Columbus, OH 43209

Mission

Conservation. Preservation. Education.

The best falconry experiences are personal, disciplined, and rooted in respect. Our programs introduce guests to raptors while explaining the history of falconry, the responsibilities of care, and the importance of healthy habitats.

Whether the audience is a family, classroom, team, or group of photographers, the goal is the same: create a close encounter that deepens curiosity instead of turning wildlife into a prop.

Standards

How We Approach Every Program

Bird Welfare

Program plans respond to weather, behavior, handling comfort, and the needs of each ambassador bird.

Guest Safety

Clear boundaries, calm instruction, and appropriate pacing help guests feel confident around raptors.

Useful Education

Every encounter connects beauty and excitement to ecology, ethics, history, and conservation.

Our Team

The People Behind the Programs

Falconry is personal work. These are the educators, caretakers, coordinators, and volunteers who help each encounter feel safe, thoughtful, and memorable.

Field Educators

Teaching in the Field

Joseph P. Dorrian Executive Director / Master Falconer

Joe founded OSF in 2014 after years in falconry and leadership coaching. He helps guests understand raptors, falconry, and the trust behind every working relationship.

Stephanie Stuckwisch Adjunct Faculty / Master Falconer

Stephanie brings a background in biology, wildlife conservation, and veterinary medicine to OSF, supporting flock training, bird care, and hands-on class instruction.

Kris Klosterman Raptor Educator / Master Falconer

Kris is a career firefighter and paramedic as well as a Master Class Falconer. He helps with classes and roadshows, bringing years of practical raptor experience.

Flannery Meibers Raptor Educator / General Class Falconer

Flannery is an Ohio State Animal Sciences alum with experience at bird programs, zoos, and free-flight shows. She brings deep animal training knowledge to each presentation.

Emily Flinchum Raptor Educator

Emily joined OSF in 2024 after animal care and education work with the Newport Aquarium and Columbus Zoo. She loves helping guests connect with wildlife conservation.

Octavio Vergara General Class Falconer

Octavio began working with raptors as a teen and trained with experienced falconers in the UK. He brings hands-on experience with hawks, falcons, owls, eagles, and working dogs.

Behind the Mews

Care, Coordination, and Daily Rhythm

Lainey Dorrian Falconry Team

A lifelong member of the OSF falconry team, Lainey assists with programming and shares a deep familiarity with the ambassador birds and daily rhythm of the school.

Michael Dorrian Program Support

Michael supports the behind-the-scenes flow that helps classes, events, and guest experiences run smoothly from setup through the final moments of each visit.

Amy Mihalik Program Support

Amy helps support the people, birds, and details that make OSF programs feel prepared, welcoming, and personal for each guest group.

Amy Guest Experience

Amy supports guest-facing programs and the day-of details that help visitors feel comfortable, oriented, and ready to meet the ambassador birds.

The Volunteer Crew

Helping Every Encounter Land

Anna Rose Program Volunteer

Anna helps support program setup, guest flow, education moments, and the steady teamwork that keeps OSF experiences calm and organized.

Wyetta Adams Field Support

Wyetta helps prepare program spaces, support safe observation, and assist the educators during outdoor encounters and community events.

Katy Wickberg Education Assistant

Katy supports questions, learning stations, visitor comfort, and the small details that help each educational program feel personal and well cared for.

Respect at the Center