Welcome to Tailwinds: Raptor Education and Conservation
Our mission:
To advance raptor conservation and environmental stewardship through educational programs and community engagement that fosters a deeper understanding of raptors and their vital role in healthy ecosystems.
Tailwinds was founded by three women.
Tailwinds began as a small, mission‑driven LLC created to provide lifelong care for non‑releasable birds of prey and bring raptor education programs to schools, libraries, and community groups.
We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit tax‑exempt organization. EIN 4 1 - 2 6 5 4 4 2 1
Meet our Volunteer Board of Directors
Linda Noon - Director
Our director, and one of the founding members of Tailwinds. Linda explores her world through education and learning. She has experience volunteering in raptor rehabilitation and education prior to establishing Tailwinds.
Anna Gagnon - Assistant Director
Anna started out volunteering for a raptor rehabilitation organization in 2015. Through her work at the raptor rehab, she discovered her passion for raptor education. She has a particular fondness for Turkey Vultures. When she's not with the birds, she works as a registered nurse in the ICU.
Arianna Iappini
Arianna Iappini
Arianna Iappini is a conservationist and environmental educator with over 10 years of experience in ecological stewardship, habitat restoration, and community-based education. As a permitted falconer and founder of The Birch Arbor Gardens, she brings a holistic understanding of food webs, ethical land management, and mentorship to her role on the Tailwinds Board of Directors.
Miya Chase
Arianna Iappini
Miya is a nature enthusiast. She enjoys being outdoors, biking, skiing, gardening and hiking with the family dog, Lily. Her first introduction working with wild, non-releasable education animals as at the Museum of Science in Boston in the late 1990's. There she fell in love working with birds of prey, small mammals, and a variety of rept
Miya is a nature enthusiast. She enjoys being outdoors, biking, skiing, gardening and hiking with the family dog, Lily. Her first introduction working with wild, non-releasable education animals as at the Museum of Science in Boston in the late 1990's. There she fell in love working with birds of prey, small mammals, and a variety of reptiles. We are honored to have Miya as a member of our Board of Directors.
We wouldn't be here without our amazing group of Helpers!
We are fortunate to have a fantastic group of people who share their time, expertise, and kindness to support and care for our team of birds.
Interested in helping?
Contact us for more information at anna.gagnon@tailwinds.live