IOWA 2012 BALD EAGLE WATCH EVENTS

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(*Saturday) indicates events with a Friday school day
Mississippi River Visitor Center, Quad Cities
January 14 - February 12, Weekends Only
  • Combination eagle watches and clock tower tours
  • Saturday and Sunday times are 9:30 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m.
  • Reservations required. Group size is limited. Call 309-794-5338

Quincy Bald Eagle Watch
Saturday, January 28
  • Outdoor viewing at Lock and Dam 21 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • For more information call 217-228-0890

Muscatine Bald Eagle Watch
Saturday, January 28
  • Outdoor viewing from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Illinois Boat Club
  • Live eagle programs at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. at Pearl City Station
  • For more information call 563-263-7913

Des Moines Lunch with Eagles
Friday, Feb. 24
  • Scott St. Dam, 303 Scott Ave., 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  • Outdoor viewing in downtown Des Moines
  • For more information call 515-865-6564

Prairie du Chien Eagle Watch
Saturday, Feb. 25
  • Outdoor viewing from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Bald Eagle programs and exhibits, birding experts on hand
  • Children activities

Saylorville Bald Eagle Watch, Polk City
Sunday, February 26
  • Outdoor Viewing at selected sites around reservoir, start at Visitor’s Center Noon-4 p.m.

Red Rock Bald Eagle Watch, Pella
Friday and Saturday, March 2-3
  • Outdoor viewing at Howell Station 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Indoor programs  at Pella Central College 10 - 5
  • For more information call 641-828-7522

Linn Grove Eagle Watch
Saturday, March 3
      Registration from 8:30 to 10 a.m.
      Refreshments served in the morning
      Can pre-register by sending to Wonders of Nature, 107 Weaver, Linn Grove
      Speakers from 10 a.m. to Noon
      Lunch served at 12:15 p.m., free will offering
  • Outdoor viewing at selected sites, start at Nature Center, Linn Grove Main St.
  • For more information call 712-296-4920

For more information, call Pat Schlarbaum at 515-432-2823 ext. 104, email atPat.Schlarbaum@dnr.iowa.gov or online at www.missriver.org 

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