Visitors Guide for Events
January 2013

Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Byway Area
Madison, Jersey & Calhoun Counties, Illinois
  We regularly update this calendar to provide you with up to date information on a variety of events that take place in the Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Byway Area. Changes are made when we gather more information or when we learn of an event. If you know of an event that you would like to see posted contact the webmaster. We hope you enjoy the events you choose to attend.
   
     
     
Probable Events
Dates, times, and other details will change and will be listed as soon as we get updated information.

BALD EAGLE
VIEWING PROGRAMS

Pere Marquette
State Park
Grafton, IL
  Selected days during January, 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

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

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

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 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

JAC AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE
Alton
, IL
  January 20 - February 26, 2012
Tues. - Sat hours are 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday hours: 12 pm  - 4 pm
Jacoby Arts Center, 627 E. Broadway
This exhibit features works by the winners of last summer’s Juried Exhibit and includes pieces in media such as metal, oil, paper, watercolor, and wood carving.
Free
For more information call 618-462-5222

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
     
   

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