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Visitors Guide for Events
January 2013
Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Byway Area
Madison, Jersey & Calhoun Counties, Illinois |
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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. |
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Probable Events
Dates, times, and
other details will change and will be listed as soon as we get
updated information. |
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BALD EAGLE
VIEWING PROGRAMS
Pere Marquette
State Park
Grafton, IL |
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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 |
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ALTON EAGLE FESTIVAL
West Alton, MO & Alton, IL |
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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 |
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WILDLIFE WEEKENDS
Dow, IL |
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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 |
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BALD
EAGLE FESTIVAL
Pere Marquette
State Park
Grafton, IL |
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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 |
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EAGLE DAYS
St. Louis County, MO
Madison County, IL |
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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 |
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EAGLE
MEET & GREET
Alton, IL |
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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 |
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JAC AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE
Alton, IL |
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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 |
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EAGLE
MEET & GREET
East Alton, IL |
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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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This Calendar of Events provides listings free of
charge for events that are of interest to visitors to the area and that are
organized or sponsored by Non-Profit or community based organizations. To have
your event listed here contact the webmaster. We
reserve the right to limit content. We also willing to provide a web page free
of charge for these types of events to provide more details for our readers.
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