The Lake Milton Raptor Education Center was started By Aimee Pico and her husband Matthew in 2001. Initially founded and operated in Lake Milton and was a large center opened to the public. The center faced the loss of a land contract and relocated. We were forced to move and downsize in 2008. The center now offers small to mid-size off-site program with hopes to raise funds to buy land and open a large center once again for everyone to enjoy and learn at.

Aimee holds a bachelors degree in Zoology. Her passion for birds started at a very young age and she has lived and worked with the avian species for the past 20 years. She is also a licensed falconer and currently hunts with Harris' Hawks.

Matthew holds a BFA and currently works as a web designer and freelancer. Matthew also assist with the birds and education programs.