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Personnel from the Lee County Conservation Board, Iowa DNR, Illinois DNR and the US Army Corps of Engineers will staff viewing points. Spotting scopes are available.

AGENCY DISPLAYS from Iowa, Illinois and Missouri showcase their efforts of protecting, preserving and maintaining our natural habitat.

NATIVE AMERICAN TRADERS ROW & EDUCATIONAL BOOTHS. Learn Native American history of the Keokuk Area and the significance of the Eagle in Native American Heritage. The Night Eagle Singers will lead the singing and dancing.  Coordinated by the Thunderbirds.

CHILDREN PIONEER ACTIVITIES with NAUVOO ON THE ROAD.  Saturday only.

SEMINARS

IOWA STATE PARKS: IMPROVING & CHANGING
Saturday & Sunday, 11:00 a.m.
Tom Basten, IDNR, will highlight improvements to Southeast Iowa State Parks, many of which are a direct result of cooperation and funding from local Friends Groups.  Michelle Wilson, IDNR, will also provide a look into the newest addition to Iowa State Parks, Honey Creek Resort State Park.

 

POOL 19: GROUND ZERO FOR DUCKS

Saturday & Sunday, 1:00 p.m.
A biologist from Ducks Unlimited will discuss the importance of Pool 19 to continental waterfowl populations, current habitat programs and research underway to help sustain their populations for future generations.

THE BUZZ ABOUT BEES
Saturday & Sunday, 2:00 p.m.
Andy Joseph, State Apiarist at the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship will discuss the latest on Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD), the importance of honey bees and some interesting facts.

RETURN OF THE FISH HAWK
Saturday & Sunday, 3:00 p.m.
The actions of the Osprey has been called "fishing perfection".  Learn about the Osprey reintroduction program in Iowa and what's next for this unique raptor from Pat Schlarbaum, Iowa Department of Natural Resources.

Saturday, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 1:00, 2:00, 3:00 & 4:00
Sunday, 11:00, 12:00, 1:00, 2:00 & 3:00

See these magnificent birds up close and personal.  Birds featured will be the American Bald Eagle, Tawny Eagle, Barn Owl, Screech Owl, African White-Naped Raven and Auger Buzzard.  The Auger Buzzard is native to Africa and a close cousin to the American Red-Tailed Hawk.

WOODCARVERS SHOW. The 2010 Woodcarvers’ Show features outstanding and amazing items shaped by carvers from Iowa, Illinois and Missouri. Coordinated by the Keokuk Woodcarvers Club.

Bald Eagle Appreciation Days is presented by
Keokuk Area Convention & Tourism Bureau
and
Lee County Conservation Board



Sponsored in part by the Eastern Iowa Tourism Association