A cultural anthropologist working in national security and defense, Montgomery McFate has a long history of coordinating with various branches of the US military. She serves as the Minerva Chair at the US Naval War College’s Center for Naval Warfare Studies. Montgomery McFate also donates to the Norman Bird Sanctuary in Middletown, Rhode Island. Alongside of is mission to maintain land as a habitat for birds, the sanctuary hosts children’s birthday parties.

1. NORMAN BIRD SANCTUARY OFFERS CHILDREN
NATURE-THEMED BIRTHDAY PARTIES
Montgomery McFate

2. INTRODUCTION
 A cultural anthropologist working in national security and
defense, Montgomery McFate has a long history of
coordinating with various branches of the US military. She
serves as the Minerva Chair at the US Naval War
College’s Center for Naval Warfare Studies. Montgomery
McFate also donates to the Norman Bird Sanctuary in
Middletown, Rhode Island. Alongside of is mission to
maintain land as a habitat for birds, the sanctuary hosts
children’s birthday parties.
Parties at the Norman Bird Sanctuary are scheduled for
two hours each and held year round on Saturdays and
Sundays. Rates vary depending on membership status
Parties are offered for children turning 4 and up, and
prices include the child and 12 of their friends.

3. NORMAN BIRD SANCTUARY
 The fee also includes a one-hour animal-
themed education in one of the sanctuary’s
classrooms. Different themes offered include
arts and crafts, hiking, survival skills, and
Native American education. The sanctuary
provides optional add-ons, including animal
presentations, scavenger hunts, and nature-
based games. Birthday party program fees
help fund the Norman Bird Sanctuary.