YANKTON, S.D. – Bald Eagle Days, a free public event sponsored by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the National Park Service, is set for Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 26 and 27 at the Lewis and Clark Visitor Center.
This year, presenters from The Raptor Center will be on hand to give raptor education programs. The Raptor Center, which is located at the University of Minnesota, College of Veterinary Medicine, is a group that specializes in the medical care, rehabilitation, conservation, and study of eagles, hawks, owls, and falcons.
The programs will take place at: 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. each day. The programs will feature several live raptors, including a Bald Eagle. Each program is limited to 70 people.
“These programs fill up fast so we recommend that people arrive at least 30 minutes earlier than the scheduled presentation,” said Park Ranger Karla Zeutenhorst. Seating will be available on a first come, first serve basis. Reservations are not accepted.
In addition to the programs, the visitor center will have spotting scopes set up for viewing eagles along the river, eagle displays and trivia, informational handouts, and a children’s activity table.
The Lewis and Clark Visitor Center is located 4 miles west of Yankton on Nebraska Highway 121 just above Gavins Point Powerplant. The center is handicapped accessible and will be open from 8 a.m. to p.m. each day for this event. For more information, please contact the Lewis and Clark Visitor Center at (402) 667-2546.