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Pere Marquette State Park

All events listed are free of charge unless otherwise indicated.

BALD EAGLE DAYS

Every winter Pere Marquette State Park and the surrounding area plays host to to our national bird, the Bald Eagle. The Park's Site Interpretive Program Coordinator, Scott Isringhausen, will be presenting informative programs about these magnificent creatures. Visitors will learn to distinguish between immature and mature eagles, what they eat, why they winter in the area and more. Each program begins at 8:30 am at the Park’s Visitor Center. There will be a lecture and a short video presentation followed by an observational drive. Be sure to dress warmly and have a full tank of gas. Binoculars are highly recommended but not essential as the Park brings along a spotting scope. These programs are very popular and reservations are required, which can be made by calling 618-786-3323. If you are among the first to sign up for any given day, you have the option of riding in the Park’s van with the staff. Bald Eagle's aren't the only birds to be seen on these trips. Participants might spot the Great Blue Heron, Canadian Geese, Wild Turkeys and the Pileated Woodpecker, making this a recommended trip for birders.
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December Dates

Monday, December 28th
Tuesday, December 29th

January Dates

Saturday, January 9th
Sunday, January 10th
Monday, January 11th
Monday, January 25th
Tuesday, January 26th
Wednesday, January 27th

February Dates

Monday, February 1st
Tuesday, February 2nd
Wednesday, February 3rd
Saturday, February 6th
Sunday, February 7th
Tuesday, February 9th
Wednesday, February 10th
Wednesday, February 17th
Saturday, February 20th
Sunday, February 21st
Wednesday, February 24th
Sunday, February 28th

March Dates

Wednesday, March 3rd
Saturday, March 6th
Sunday, March 7th

Area Highlights
Lewis & Clark State Historic Site	Grafton, Illinois A Real River Town	Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge	National Great Rivers Museum

Area Events
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