On November 9, the Delaware Highlands Conservancy announced winter 2022 Eagle Watch Volunteer Training Days on December 4 and 11 at the Conservancy's Van Scott Nature Reserve In Wayne County.

New and returning volunteers are invited to attend a virtual training by Zoom on Saturday, December 4 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 

New volunteers are also invited to attend the following Saturday, December 11 from 10:00 a.m. to Noon at the Conservancy’s Van Scott Nature Reserve in Beach Lake, PA for an in-person training and opportunity to pick up training manuals and other materials for the winter season.

Following the gathering, volunteers are invited to visit the Eagle Observation Areas.

Take advantage of a wonderful opportunity to learn more about our magnificent national bird, help protect eagles in their habitat, and assist in educating the public about sharing our region with eagles.

Volunteers are trained to monitor and collect data about the large population of eagles that migrate to this region every winter. Volunteers also learn how to help the thousands of people who want to view the eagles in the safest and least intrusive manner, and share “Eagle Etiquette” tips.

Binoculars, spotting scopes, training manuals, data forms, and hand warmers are provided by the Conservancy. The winter Eagle Watch program runs through January and February, weekends only. Volunteers may cover morning or afternoon shifts. 

The main monitoring areas are the Mongaup Reservoir and the Delaware River at Minisink Falls and the Zane Grey boat launch at Lackawaxen.

Trained eagle volunteers are also needed throughout the year to help staff booths, participate in workshops, and be a part of other eagle-related Conservancy events.

Advance registration for the Volunteer Training is required. Register online, send an email to sara@delawarehighlands.org,  or call 570-226-3164 ext. 8 or 845-583-1010 ext. 8.

For more information on this training day and other upcoming eagle events, visit the Delaware Highlands Conservancy website.

If you cannot attend but are interested in volunteering, please contact the Conservancy to make alternate arrangements. Volunteers should be able to withstand cold temperatures and enjoy interacting with the public.

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.

The Delaware Highlands Conservancy is committed to sustaining our rural quality of life and focused on the connections between local citizens, a healthy environment, and a strong local economy.  It has permanently protected over 18,000 acres of working farms and forests, clean waters and wildlife habitat in the Upper Delaware region.

[Posted: November 9, 2021]

11/15/2021