North Sky Raptor Sanctuary is a 501(c)(3) non-profit bird of prey (hawks, eagles, falcons, owls, vultures, osprey, kites) rehabilitation center located in Grand Traverse County, Michigan, with an area of impact that reaches all of Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula.  Alongside our efforts to rehabilitate sick, injured, and orphaned raptors, NSRS is also dedicated to environmental education, research, and increasing the overall public awareness of wildlife, ecology, and environmental issues as they relate to raptors and other threatened and endangered migratory birds.  We achieve both of these missions through research partnerships, continuing education, skill sharing/development of prospective future rehabilitators, and an abundance of educational programming (featuring live educational ambassador raptors) both public and private.

The organization was founded in 2018, and is run by the wife/husband duo of Kaitlyn and Jeffrey Bohnet, and a dedicated group of engaged volunteers, who currently operate the organization from their home on private property, and have a passion for raptors, and ensuring their role in the wild, for the enjoyment and appreciation of future generations.

Kaitlyn Bohnet - Founder

Kaitlyn has been assisting in raptor rehabilitation and advocacy since 2015. She holds numerous permits from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, and is also permitted to possess non-releasable raptors for use in educational programs.

Jeffrey Bohnet - Founder

Jeffrey brings over 2 decades of business management experience to the organization, and oversees the day to day business operations and infrastructure management of North Sky Raptor Sanctuary.  He also serves as the President of the Board of Directors.

North Sky Raptor Sanctuary Board of Directors

We are fortunate to have the guidance and support of our amazing Board of Directors. Shelly Sissen-Burden, Vice President, lives in Traverse City, Michigan with her husband Larry. Rebecca Millican, Treasurer, is also a Traverse City, Michigan resident with her husband Zach. Emily Lemieux, Secretary, lives in Williamsburg, Michigan with her husband Dan. Angela Ballmer, board member, lives in Traverse City, Michigan with her husband Keith.