eagle institute Dates & Program Descriptions:
Every Saturday and Sunday from January 3 — mid-March:
Trained volunteers are posted at public viewing areas view map to assist eagle
watchers. Call ahead or check our website for road conditions and updates
about the best viewing! Volunteers can answer your questions about
the eagles and direct you to other viewing locations. We provide spotting
scopes and have extra binoculars on hand. Stop in at our winter field
office to learn more by viewing an educational video and reading our
literature.
Two Dates — Two States: Saturday and Sunday, January
17—18,
2009: (Sunday, Jan 18 - CANCELED)
Join other
eagle enthusiasts at this expanded event, including the 8th Annual EagleFest
in Narrowsburg, NY (Saturday), and Eagle Watch in Lackawaxen, PA
(Sunday). Live birds of prey programs, educational exhibits, presentations,
children’s programs, guided excursion, eagle watching and more! Info:
845-557-6162, 845-252-6509, narrowsburgchamber.org.
Saturdays, January — February 2009:
2009 Dates and Details:
(CANCELED) Saturday, January 10: Help
the Eagle Institute collect data for the national mid-winter eagle
count during this guided bus excursion to popular eagle viewing sites.
Meet at Eagle Institute office for 10am departure. $10 per person.
First come, first served.
(CANCELED) Sunday, January 18 :Jump on the bus during the Eagle Watch Program (1-4pm) for this habitat excursion with a trained guide. Nominal donation requested/No Reservations.
Saturday, January 24: Join the Northeast PA Audubon Society and the Eagle Institute on this annual trek. Dress warmly in layers, wear waterproof boots and bring a bag lunch. Meet at Eagle Institute office for 10am departure. $10 per person. Registration required by calling 570-228-1704. Snow date is Sunday, January 25.
Saturday, January 31: Discover the unique connection between man-made power and one of the most popular winter eagle habitats in the northeast US during this program and excursion co-sponsored by PPL. Meet at PPL’s Wallenpaupack Environmental Learning Center, Route 6, Hawley at 9am. Free. Registration required by calling 570-251-6196.
Saturday, February 14: Same as Jan. 31. Spend Valentine’s Day with birds that mate for life. Meet at PPL’s Wallenpaupack Environmental Learning Center, Route 6, Hawley at 9am. Free. Registration required by calling 570-251-6196.
Saturday, February 21: Catch a glimpse of the wintering eagles before they head back north to their breeding habitat. Meet at Eagle Institute office for 10am departure. $10 per person. First come, first served.
local events in our area:
Eighth Annual Delaware River EagleFest
Saturday, January 17, 2009 (rain, snow, or shine):
Join other eagle enthusiasts for this fun-filled family day on the Delaware River
in Narrowsburg, NY. Live birds of prey programs, guided excursions, educational
exhibits, lectures, films and more. Snow or shine. For information call 845-557-6162,
or 845-252-6509 or visit narrowsburgchamber.org.
(CANCELED - Due to Snow) Sunday, January 18, 2009 (rain or shine):
EagleWatch in Lackawaxen, PA
Jump
on the bus during the Eagle Watch Program (1-4pm) for this habitat
excursion with a trained guide.
Nominal donation requested/No Reservations.
‘EAGLE EDUCATORS’ TEACHER WORKSHOP
Wednesday, February 4, 2009 from 9am — 3:30pm: Snow date:
Wednesday, February 11
Presenters: Katie Lester, PPL, and Lori McKean, The Eagle
Institute
PPL Wallenpaupack Environmental Learning Center, Hawley
Learn about the incredible comeback of the bald eagle in the Upper
Delaware region and the role PPL’s hydroelectric dam has played in
their return. Explore eagle biology, habitat needs, migration and proper
eagle viewing etiquette. Discover how to track bald eagle migration
in the classroom and find out why eagles are so great to study during
the winter. Learn how to use eagle watching and tracking to meet science,
math, and language arts academic standards. Enjoy a guided eagle-viewing
bus tour of the Lackawaxen River in search of these magnificent birds
of prey. Please dress in layers, wear waterproof footwear and bring
binoculars.
This free workshop is for teachers, environmental and home school educators,
and scout leaders. Act 48 hours are available. Morning refreshments
and lunch will be provided. Registration is required. To register,
please visit pplprojectearth.com and
click on “TEA Workshops.” For more information, please contact PPL
at 570-251-6196 or pplpreserves@pplweb.com.
Earth Day Celebration
Saturday, April 18, 2009 10am — 4pm:
Come help us celebrate Earth Day. Don’t miss this unique learning experience
as PPL and local conservation groups join forces to bring you fun activities
and events for all ages throughout the day. You can make a bird feeder,
play the recycle relay, learn how to save energy at home or even watch
a butterfly puppet show. Learn more about the organizations in your
own backyards and how you can get involved. Volunteers are needed.
For more information, visit: pikewayneearthday.org.
For questions, contact PPL at 570-251-6196 or pplpreserves@pplweb.com.
PPL
Wallenpaupack Environmental Learning Center, is located next door
to the Wallenpaupack High School on Route 6 in Hawley, PA. 1-800-354-8383.
The entrance is just east of
the intersection of Route 590 and Route 6.
Eagle nest watch at the Basha Kill
April 25 — June 28, 2009:
Join volunteers on weekend afternoons as they monitor this popular pair of eagles
and their young. South Road, Wurtsboro, NY. For more information please call
845-888-0261.
RiverFest in Narrowsburg, NY
Sunday, July 26, 2009:
RiverFest: Delaware Valley Arts Alliance’s Music, Art and Environmental Festival
celebrating the Delaware River and featuring fine crafts, live music, Kids Korner,
great food and an original poster auction, sponsored by Delaware Valley Arts
Alliance, 10am — 5pm, Main Street, Narrowsburg, NY. FREE. Information:
570-252-7576 or view us on the web at artsalliancesite.org.
Earth Day in Autumn
Sunday, September 20, 2009:
Earth Day in Autumn, Harvest Festival at Bethel
Woods, Hurd Road, Bethel, NY.
The Eagle Institute is a volunteer, non-profit organization concerned
with the protection of the bald eagle and its habitat. Its education
and outreach programs are geared toward providing the safest and least
intrusive eagle viewing experience. To contact us, call
(845) 557-6162
or email at eagleinstitute@yahoo.com.
Call 1-800-882-CATS or scva.net for Sullivan County, New York, Accommodations/Tourism Information.
the perfect habitat for daytime perching and nighttime roosting.
Hudson River Eagle Programs 2009
Date and Program Description:
Hudson River EagleFest
Saturday, February 7, 2009 from 9am — 4pm:
Join us on this cooperative venture as we explore eagles on the Hudson in
this day-long event. Live birds of prey programs, presentations, children’s
activities, warming tents at eagle viewing locations along the Hudson.
George’s Island State Park, Montrose, NY. Info: 570-685-5960 or 914-762-
2912 or teatown.org. Located at Croton Point Park in Croton, New York. The headquarters
for the
Hudson
River EagleFest be at Westchester County’s
Croton Point Park.
Teatown’s popular annual festival coincides with the annual winter gathering of the American Bald Eagle along the Hudson River and offers visitors a chance to see our national symbol up close and learn more about them through various activities led by a team of enthusiasts.
We will have the (tented and warm) Eagle Pavilion where the public can visit with the collaborating organizations, see education displays, enjoy a children’s activity area and more. We will also have the ‘Eagle Theatre’ which will be set-up for raptor and eagle shows, as well as speaker presentations. The event is free to the public except for the Bill Streeter Eagle Show ($5) and the Eagle Exploration Bus Tours ($12).
Activities take place at multiple sites including:
Teatown Lake Reservation,
eagle-spotting sites along the Hudson River, local nature centers and
will feature the expertise and resources of Teatown and its collaborators.
A new feature introduced in 2006 included an Eagle Exploration Bus
Tour complete with an environmental educator, which began at Teatown
in Ossining and traveled
to the viewing sites. Teatown Nature Center,
Ossining, NY. Info: 570-685-5960 or
914-762-2912 or teatown.org.
SPECIAL EVENT IN EAGLE THEATRE: “Close Encounters with Birds of Prey — Eagles, Hawks and Owls” — presented by Bill Streeter from the Delaware Valley Raptor Group. Tickets: $5. ADVANCE RESERVATIONS SUGGESTED - call 914-762-2912, ext. 110.
EAGLE VIEWING SITES: Several eagle-spotting and viewing sites along the Hudson River and at the DEP’s Croton Reservoir will be staffed by eagle experts where visitors can see bald eagles in their natural habitat.
Charles Point Park, Peekskill, NY**
Croton Train Station Boat Ramp, Croton, NY **
George’s Island, Montrose, NY **
(Stay tuned for additional sites.)
All Hudson River programs are free and open to the public.
Please note: Most of our public programs, including guided habitat tours and volunteer monitoring, take place during the winter when eagles migrate to the Delaware River Highlands and the Lower Hudson Regions.
These areas also can be proud of a growing breeding population of eagles. However, from March through September, we do not encourage eagle watching in these regions because of the eagle’s sensitivity to human disturbance during this critical time. Please respect these resident eagles and their young.
Thank you!
For more information call 845-557-6162 or 570-685-5960 or email: eagleinstitute@yahoo.com, unless otherwise indicated.
