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New day and time added to Bald Eagle Days

Published Jan. 8, 2016
Eagles adorn the landscape at Omaha District landscapes.

Eagles adorn the skyline at one of the Omaha District landscapes.

An eagle glides over the Missouri river near Gavins Point Dam.

An eagle glides over the Missouri river near Gavins Point Dam.

YANKTON, SD - Bald Eagle Days, a free public event sponsored by the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers has added an additional day to the 2016 schedule. Friday January 29 has been added to the Saturday and Sunday Schedule.  

Come and enjoy  beautiful bald eagles perching in nearby trees, participate in hands-on activities, and watch programs with live raptors, including a Bald Eagle, presented by SOAR Raptors of Dedham, Iowa. There will be special displays, handouts and activities for kids.

WHERE: 

Lewis and Clark Visitor Center
55245 Hwy 121, Crofton, NE near Gavins Point Dam.
For more information call: 402-667-2546.

HOURS: 

            Friday, January 29th: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.

            Saturday, January 30th and Sunday, January 31st: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

SOAR programs:

  • Friday: 5 & 7 p.m.
  • Saturday: 9, 11 a.m. & 1 & 3 p.m.
  • Sunday: 9, 11 a.m. & 1 & 3 p.m .

**Programs are available on a first come, first serve basis. Seating is not guaranteed and reservations are not accepted. Please arrive early as programs fill up fast.

THERE IS NO COST TO ATTEND THIS EVENT AND THE VISITOR CENTER IS HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE


Contact
Karla Zeutenhorst
402-667-2456
karla.j.zeutenhorst@usace.army.mil
or
Omaha Public Affairs Office
402-995-2417

Release no. 16-002