Hundreds of bald eagles migrate through the Upper Delaware River every year as lakes and rivers freeze over up north.

The Delaware Highlands Conservancy is again organizing a series of events around bald eagles that individuals of all ages will enjoy.  The events include--

-- November 17: Eagle Day: Join the Conservancy and other local environmental organizations for Eagle Day, a free afternoon of fun for the whole family at the Wallenpaupack Environmental Learning Center in Hawley, PA. Enjoy a “Live Birds of Prey” presentation with Bill Streeter of the Delaware Valley Raptor Center and hands-on activities for all ages to learn about eagles.  Click Here for more.

-- December 1: Eagle Watch Volunteer Training Day: Join the Conservancy for an overview of its volunteer Eagle Watch program followed by visits to actual monitoring sites. The winter Eagle Watch program runs through January and February, weekends only. Volunteers cover morning or afternoon shifts. Click Here for more.

-- Eagle Watch Bus Tours: Learn about eagles in the Upper Delaware region, how they returned from the brink of extinction, and the habitat they need to thrive while you take a scenic drive with an expert guide on a heated bus and look for eagles.  The bus tours will be held--

-- January 12: 10:00 to 1:00, Click Here for more

-- January 26: Noon to 1:00. Click Here for more

-- February 2: 10:00 to 1:00. Click Here for more

For more information on programs, initiatives and special events, visit the Delaware Highlands Conservancy website or call 570-226-3164 or 845-583-1010.  Click Here to sign up for regular updates from the Conservancy, Like on Facebook and Follow on Twitter. Learn about the Green Lodging Partnership initiative.  Click Here to support their work.

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[Posted: Oct. 15, 2018]

10/22/2018