September 29-30, 2012 the National Eagle Center will celebrate five years since the Grand Opening of our landmark interpretive center on the Mississippi River. We’ve come a long way from our days in the small storefront on Main Street. We now have five eagle ambassadors. 2012 is also the five year anniversary of the removal of the bald eagle from the Endangered Species list. To celebrate all these milestones, we’re hosting a weekend of special events.
National Eagle Center – Celebrating 5 Years!
Saturday, September 29th and Sunday, September 30th
Join us for special guest programs with S.O.A.R. South and Kevin Locke, Native American hoop dancer. Plus, artists, photographers and exhibitors will be here all weekend, including chainsaw artist Curtis Ingvoldstad. Complete weekend schedule below.
Saturday, September 29th
9:30am - Flag Raising Ceremony - Join us as we start the day honoring our veteran and active duty members of the military in a flag raising ceremony with local color guards.
All day - Bell of Honor - The Bell of Honor is tolled as a sign of respect and honor for fallen heros who have given their all. The Bell of Honor will be available for viewing outside the National Eagle Center.
10:00am - Live Eagle Program - An engaging and entertaining live eagle program featuring one of our eagle ambassadors. This event is great for all ages, and cameras are welcome. First floor classroom.
11:00am - SOAR South - You’ll meet flying hawks and owls, and the cutest Black Vulture, Cayce, all while learning about their important place in the natural world. Presenters Dale and John Stokes are lively, fun and bring with them decades of experience with many magnificent birds of prey. Under the tent.
11:00am – 1:00pm - Photo with an Eagle - Bring your camera and get your photo with one of the National Eagle Center Eagle Ambassadors. $5 for a photo with your camera, NEC members FREE. Second floor classroom.
11:30am - Live Eagle Program - An engaging and entertaining live eagle program featuring one of our eagle ambassadors. Great for all ages. First floor classroom.
12:30pm - Kevin Locke, Native Hoop Dancer - Native American hoop dancer Kevin Locke delights audiences with curiosity, appreciation, hope and joy. The hoops represent Unity, while the four colors of the hoops represent humanity, the four directions, the seasons, the winds and more. The hoop dance is a breathtaking expression of Kevin’s belief in the “oneness of humankind”.
1:00pm - Live Eagle Program - An engaging and entertaining live eagle program featuring one of our eagle ambassadors. This event is great for all ages, and cameras are welcome. First floor classroom.
1:30pm - Curtis Ingvoldstad, Chainsaw Artist - Watch as Curtis demonstrates how he carves raw wood into art inspired by nature, with a chainsaw! Curtis’ lifetime love of speed, art and nature is sure to entertain!
2:00pm - SOAR South - You’ll meet flying hawks and owls, and the cutest Black Vulture, Cayce, all while learning about their important place in the natural world. Presenters Dale and John Stokes are lively, fun and bring with them decades of experience with many magnificent birds of prey. Under the tent.
2:30pm - Live Eagle Program - An engaging and entertaining live eagle program featuring one of our eagle ambassadors. This event is great for all ages, and cameras are welcome. First floor classroom.
3:00pm -5:00pm - Photo with an Eagle - Bring your camera and get your photo with one of the National Eagle Center Eagle Ambassadors. $5 for a photo with your camera, NEC members FREE. Second floor classroom.
3:30pm - Kevin Locke, Native Hoop Dancer - Native American hoop dancer Kevin Locke delights audiences with curiosity, appreciation, hope and joy. The hoops represent Unity, while the four colors of the hoops represent humanity, the four directions, the seasons, the winds and more. The hoop dance is a breathtaking expression of Kevin’s belief in the “oneness of humankind”.
Sunday, September 30th
All day - Bell of Honor - The Bell of Honor is tolled as a sign of respect and honor for fallen heros who have given their all. The Bell of Honor will be available for viewing outside the National Eagle Center.
10:00am - Live Eagle Program - An engaging and entertaining live eagle program featuring one of our eagle ambassadors. This event is great for all ages and cameras are welcome. First floor classroom.
11:00am - SOAR South - You’ll meet flying hawks and owls, and the cutest Black Vulture, Cayce, all while learning about their important place in the natural world. Presenters Dale and John Stokes are lively, fun and bring with them decades of experience with many magnificent birds of prey. Under the tent.
11:00am – 1:00pm - Photo with an Eagle - Bring your camera and get your photo with one of the National Eagle Center Eagle Ambassadors. $5 for a photo with your camera, NEC members FREE. Second floor classroom.
11:30am - Live Eagle Program - An engaging and entertaining live eagle program featuring one of our eagle ambassadors. Great for all ages. First floor classroom.
12 noon – Essay contest winner recognition - Join us as we present the awards to the winners of the National Eagle Center’s 5th Anniversary 5th grade essay contest. NEC Rotunda.
12:30pm - Kevin Locke, Native Hoop Dancer - Native American hoop dancer Kevin Locke delights audiences with curiosity, appreciation, hope and joy. The hoops represent Unity, while the four colors of the hoops represent humanity, the four directions, the seasons, the winds and more. The hoop dance is a breathtaking expression of Kevin’s belief in the “oneness of humankind”.
1:00pm - Live Eagle Program - An engaging and entertaining live eagle program featuring one of our eagle ambassadors. This event is great for all ages and cameras are welcome. First floor classroom.
1:30pm - Curtis Ingvoldstad, Chainsaw Artist - Watch as Curtis demonstrates how he carves raw wood into art inspired by nature, with a chainsaw! Curtis’ lifetime love of speed, art and nature is sure to entertain!
2:00pm - SOAR South - You’ll meet flying hawks and owls, and the cutest Black Vulture, Cayce, all while learning about their important place in the natural world. Presenters Dale and John Stokes are lively, fun and bring with them decades of experience with many magnificent birds of prey. Under the tent.
2:30pm - Live Eagle Program - An engaging and entertaining live eagle program featuring one of our eagle ambassadors. Great for all ages. First floor classroom.
3:00pm – 5:00pm - Photo with an Eagle -Bring your camera and get your photo with one of the National Eagle Center Eagle Ambassadors. $5 for a photo with your camera, NEC members FREE. Second floor classroom.
3:30pm - Kevin Locke, Native Hoop Dancer - Native American hoop dancer Kevin Locke delights audiences with curiosity, appreciation, hope and joy. The hoops represent Unity, while the four colors of the hoops represent humanity, the four directions, the seasons, the winds and more. The hoop dance is a breathtaking expression of Kevin’s belief in the “oneness of humankind”.
Artists and Exhibitors here all weekend:
US Fish and Wildlife Service - Ranger Brian Pember will be here with turtles of the Upper Mississippi River.
Larry Ricker - Photography for exhibit and sale by Larry Ricker who has traveled extensively by car, bike, canoe and foot gathering magnificent photos along the way.
Doug Keim – Local photographer with photos for exhibit and sale.
Dick Mindykowski – Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Chippewa craftsman creates woodland gifts created from wood and animal products harvested from the outdoors. Walking sticks, canes, turtle rattles, beaver shields, dream catchers, leather pouches. All hand tanned and carved.
Don’t miss out on some of the other great events happening in Wabasha for SeptOberfest – September 14th-October 28th.
Live Eagle Programs