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Annual Bald Eagle Celebration
February 25, 2017 @ 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Mark your calendars! Bald Eagles are back at Willow Bend for our Annual Eagle Celebration held in partnership with Arizona Game and Fish, Liberty Wildlife, and Arizona Watchable Wildlife Experience.
We will be offering an early morning outdoor bird watching field trip led by wildlife biologists, a presentation and LIVE eagle visit designed for families with children ages 4-10, and two afternoon community presentations covering eagle ecology, management, conservation efforts and a visit from LIVE eagles! This event fills up quickly! Please sign-up in advance to secure your spot.
8-10am – “Early Birds” Field Trip: Join AZ Game and Fish Wildlife Biologist for an early morning field trip searching for wild Bald Eagles and local waterfowl around Lake Mary. Meet at 8am at AZ Game and Fish Office, 3500 Lake Mary Rd, Flagstaff. Personal transport required (carpooling encouraged). Weather permitting; in case of inclement weather field trip will be cancelled. If you would also like to attend one of the presentations at Willow Bend and view live eagles up close please make sure to sign up for one of the sessions below*. Field trip cost $5/participant or FREE for Willow Bend Members. Sign-Up HERE.
10-11am – “Eaglets” Family Presentation: A family-focused interactive program especially designed for families with young children (ages 4-12 years old). Learn about and view LIVE eagles! Meet at Willow Bend Environmental Education Center, 703 E. Sawmill Rd, Flagstaff. This presentation is open to families with young children. Cost $5/participant or FREE for Willow Bend Members. Sign-Up HERE.
11:30am-12:30pm – “Fully Fledged” Community Presentation 1: Learn about the incredible Bald Eagle from an Arizona Game and Fish biologist and view live eagles up close and in-person! Presentation is open to all ages**. Please note this is the same presentation as the 1pm session. Please only sign up for one presentation. Cost $5/participant or FREE for Willow Bend Members. Sign-Up HERE.
1-2:pm – “Fully Fledged” Community Presentation: Learn about the incredible Bald Eagle from an Arizona Game and Fish biologist and view live eagles up close and in-person! Presentation is open to all ages. Please note this is the same presentation as the 11:30am session. Please only sign up for one presentation. Cost $5/participant or FREE for Willow Bend Members. Sign-Up HERE.
*If signing up to the Eaglets presentation you will need to leave the field trip a little early to make the presentation on time. **Families with children are welcome to sign up for the Fully Fledged sessions if the Eaglets sessions is full or if timing for later presentations works better for your schedule. However, please note that the afternoon sessions are not specifically designed for young children.
