Bald Eagle Events & Programs
Winter 2012
in the Middle Mississippi River Valley Area
   
The Middle Mississippi River Valley is home to the second largest population of Bald Eagles in the continental United States. Various state agencies and parks, nature and other local organizations, and communities provide special programs and events to see our national symbol. 
   

BALD EAGLE
VIEWING PROGRAMS

Pere Marquette State Park
Grafton, IL
  Selected days during February & March 2012
8:30 am
Visitor Center
A video presentation is followed by an observational drive. Dress warm and have a full tank of gas. Binoculars are recommended.
Free, reservations required
For more information call 618-786-3323

WILDLIFE WEEKENDS
Dow, IL
  January 7 - February 25, 2012
Saturdays: 10 am - 2 pm
TreeHouse Wildlife Center, 23956 Green Acres Road

Visit the Treehouse Wildlife Center on Saturdays in January and February to view live bald eagles being rehabilitated at the center. While you're there, visit some of the other wildlife that call the center home - hawks, owls, falcons and more.
Free
For more information call 618-466-2990
  or visit www.treehousewildlifecenter.com

BIRDS OF PREY
Hartford, IL
  Saturday, February 4, 2012
1 pm - 3 pm
Lewis & Clark Confluence Tower, 435 Confluence Tower Drive
Eagles aren’t the only birds of prey in the area. Join the Tree House Wildlife Center and learn about other birds that call the River Bend area home with displays and educational activities throughout the day.
Free event admission. Admission to tour the Tower
For more information call 618-251-9101
  or visit www.confluencetower.com

EAGLE
MEET & GREET
East Alton, IL
  Sunday, February 5, 2012
Sunday, February 12, 2012

12 pm to 4 pm
National Great Rivers Museum
An educator from the World Bird Sanctuary will be on hand with a live eagle display in the classroom. Bring your camera to this free program and then tour the National Great Rivers Museum and the Locks and Dam.
Free, donations appreciated
For more information call 1-877-462-6979

MASTERS OF THE SKY
East Alton, IL
  February 18 - February 20, 2011
11 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm
National Great Rivers Museum
"Masters of the Sky", an educational and informational program presented by the World Bird Sanctuary, features eagles, falcons, owls and other birds of prey. There will also be a free eagle display at noon and 2 pm for 30 minutes in the gallery.
$5 for adults, $3 for children 4-12, free for children 3 and under
For more information call 1-877-462-6979

EAGLE MEET & GREET
Hartford, IL
  Saturday, February 25, 2012
Sunday, February 26, 2012

Saturday: 12 pm to 2 pm
Sunday: 1 pm to 3 pm
Lewis & Clark Confluence Tower, 435 Confluence Tower Driver, off IL-3
An educator from the World Bird Sanctuary will be on hand with a live eagle display. Ask questions, take pictures, and see the majestic bird up close!
Free, admission charged to tour the Tower
For more information call 618-251-9101 or visit www.ConfluenceTower.com

WORLD EAGLE DAY
Valley Park, MO
  Sunday, March 18, 2012
10 am – 4 pm
World Bird Sanctuary, 125 Bald Eagle Ridge Road, Valley Park, MO
Celebrate eagles from around the world! Learn more about these majestic creatures as well as fun raptor facts with presentations from World Bird Sanctuary naturalists throughout the day. This event includes many family fun activities. Be sure to bring your camera!
Free
For more information call 636-225-4390 ext 0
  or visit www.worldbirdsanctuary.org

RAPTOR AWARENESS DAY

Cahokia Mounds
State Historic Site
Collinsville, IL
  Saturday, November 10, 2012
2 pm, no admittance after show begins
Collinsville Road
The World Bird Sanctuary of St. Louis brings live birds of prey and teaches about habitats, differences and similarities between eagles, hawks, owls, falcons, buzzards, and others. Features a live flight over the heads of the audience.
Free
For more information call 618-346-5160
   
Probable Events for Winter 2012-2013
Dates, times, and other details will change and will be listed as soon as we get updated information.

ALTON EAGLE FESTIVAL
West Alton, MO & Alton, IL
 
  Saturday, January 7, 2012
10 am - 2 pm
The Audubon Center at Riverlands Environmental Demonstration Area& Downtown Alton Illinois
Join in the fun for the kickoff of eagle watching season. See a live bald eagle up close and personal. Meet and greet with knowledgeable people from the area’s Eagle Watching Hot Spots to see what is in store for the rest of the season. Receive a "bird band" and become an official Alton Eagle Watcher. Bring the kids for fun activities and crafts. Learn about eagle watching: how to spot eagles, where to look, and what brings the eagles to this region each year. Then, head back across the river to Downtown Alton for ice sculpting on the streets and a wildlife art walk to view eagle and wildlife photography displayed by artists from Alton and beyond!
Free
For more information call 1-800-258-6645

BALD EAGLE FESTIVAL
Pere Marquette State Park
Grafton, IL
  Sunday, January 8, 2012
11 am - 3 pm
Join Pere Marquette Lodge for its annual eagle festival. The World Bird Sanctuary will showcase and teach about these majestic creatures in their Masters of the Sky show. In addition to the show, enjoy live entertainment, tons of craft vendors and fun for the whole family.
Free to the event, Masters of the Sky Show tickets are $5
For more information call 618-786-2331, ext. 0

EAGLE DAYS
St. Louis County, MO
Madison County, IL
  January 14 - January 15, 2012
9 am - 3 pm
Old Chain of Rocks Bridge
This annual event features spotting scopes, live Eagle education program by the World Bird Sanctuary, and Lewis & Clark reenactors. The annual Eagle Days event is made possible through a partnership with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Missouri Department of Conservation and Trailnet.
Event is Free
Free and Paid parking available
For more information call 314-877-1309

EAGLE DAYS
St. Louis County, MO
  January 14 - January 15, 2012
9 am - 3 pm
Columbia Bottoms Conservation Area
Held in conjunction with the Chain of Rocks events this event provides an opportunity to view eagles from a different vantage point as they soar over the Confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers. The event is hosted by the Missouri Department of Conservation and scopes will be set up to zoom in on an actual eagle’s nest and on these magnificent birds. There will be a warming tent set up.
Free
For more information call 314-877-1309

EAGLE
MEET & GREET
Alton, IL
  Saturdays, January 14, 21, & 28, 2012
10 am to 2 pm
Alton Visitors Center
The World Bird Sanctuary will be bringing a live Bald Eagle for the public to view up close. Be sure to bring your camera. After this personal encounter you can pick up an official All Around Alton Eagle Watcher's Guide and set off along the Great River Road to see eagles in their natural habitat.
Free
For more information call 1-800-258-6645

EAGLE WATCH & TRAIL WALK
St. Louis County, MO
 
  Saturday, January 21, 2012
11 am - 2 pm
Fort Belle Fontaine Park
Spend a day with the Friends of Fort Belle Fontaine Park observing the bald eagles along the Missouri River. The World Bird Sanctuary will be on site from noon until 2 pm. A guided hike will be provided along the three-mile trail. Hikers and bikers are welcome to take the trek on their own throughout the day. Refreshments will be served. Be sure to dress for the weather and meet at the Grand Staircase.
Free
For more information call 314-615-5270

BALD EAGLE
APPRECIATION DAYS

Keokuk, IA
  January 21 - January 22, 2012
Victory Park and River City Mall, 200 Main Street
Victory Park: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
River City Mall: 9 am - 5 pm
At Victory Park personnel from the Lee County Conservation Board, Iowa DNR, Illinois DOC and the US Army Corps of Engineers will staff viewing points with spotting scopes to enable visitors to see the large gathering of bald eagles that congregate at Keokuk because of Lock and Dam #19. Activities at the River City Mall include DNR agencies from Iowa, Illinois and Missouri displays, Wood Carvers’ Show, Native American Traders Row & educational booths, Native American drumming, singing & dancing, and storytelling, and World Bird Sanctuary of St. Louis live bird presentations.
Free
For information call 319-524-5599 or 1-800-383-1219

EAGLE
MEET & GREET
East Alton, IL
  Sunday, January 22, 2012
Sunday, January 29, 2012

12 pm to 4 pm
National Great Rivers Museum
An educator from the World Bird Sanctuary will be on hand with a live eagle display in the classroom. Bring your camera to this free program and then tour the National Great Rivers Museum and the Locks and Dam.
Free, donations appreciated
For more information call 1-877-462-6979

QUINCY EAGLE DAYS
Quincy, IL
  Saturday, January 28, 2012
9 am - 4 pm
Lock and Dam No. 21, W. Lock and Dam Road

Visit Lock and Dam 21 for Quincy's Eagle Days. Rangers will be on hand to showcase the magnificent birds that winter in the Quincy area.
Free
For information call 217-228-0890

EAGLE DAYS
Clarksville
, MO
  January 28 - January 29, 2012
Saturday: 9 am - 4 pm
Sunday: 10 am - 3 pm
Various locations throughout town
The World Bird Sanctuary of St. Louis and the Missouri Department of Conservation will present live eagle programs every hour at the Apple Shed at the south edge of town. Spotting scopes, naturalists, and bonfires for warmth will be available at Riverfront Park. Come early to watch the birds feed in the Mississippi River.
Free
For more information call 573-242-3132
     
   
FEATURED ATTRACTIONS ALONG THE GREAT RIVER ROAD
Lewis and Clark
State Historic Site
Cahokia Mounds
State Historic Site
Foundry Art Centre
St. Charles, MO
Mastodon
State Historic Site
     




 
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