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Winter Home of the Largest Concentration of Bald Eagles on the Mississippi River!

26th Annual

Eagle Picture

January 16 - 17, 2010

 
View eagles in their natural habitat.
Wildlife, Conservation and Environmental Agency Exhibits
World Bird Sanctuary Presentations & More!
 

 
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

View Bald Eagles in their Natural Habitat
Riverfront · Victory Park & Hubinger Landing
Saturday & Sunday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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.
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River City Mall Activities
300 Main Street
Saturday & Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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.

 

RAPTOR AWARENESS PROGRAMS

 World Bird Sanctuary of St. Louis
River City Mall Plaza Cinema

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.

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Holiday Inn Express Activities

325 Main Street
Saturday & Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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.


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Musical Entertainment
Will Whitmore

Knights of Columbus Hall * 11 N. 6th St.
Saturday, 8:00 p.m.
$10.00 Admission to benefit Rollin' On The River Blues Fest

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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

Eastern Iowa Tourism



Keokuk Area Convention and Tourism Bureau
329 Main St. | Keokuk, IA 52632
800.383.1219 | 319.524.5599
info@keokukiowatourism.org