Scouting for Eagles! - Cub Scout Eagle Day
at National Great Rivers Museum
Alton, Ill. – The National Great Rivers Museum invites cub scouts to experience bald eagles like never before on Saturday, January 18th from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.! Get your pack together to witness live Bald Eagles in action. Your group will explore the behavior and habits of these famous creatures, discover the adaptations that help them survive in the wild, and meet with a live Eagle from the World Bird Sanctuary. They will learn about the nesting habits and migration paths of these majestic birds of prey. Boys will experience a bird’s eye view of the eagles from atop Melvin Price Locks and Dam through high powered spotting scopes.
Get your troop together and reserve your spots today by calling (618) 462-6979 or online by visiting www.mtrf.org. The cost for this event is $5 per scout. Siblings are welcome but should be included in the reservation to ensure their participation in the activities.
This program is made possible by the Meeting of the Rivers Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to educating the public about the need for preserving the great rivers of the world. The National Great Rivers Museum is located off River Heritage Parkway (IL Hwy 143) at #2 Lock & Dam Way, East Alton, IL 62024, adjacent to Melvin Price Locks & Dam. The museum is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and has free admission and tours of the locks and dam. For information on other events visit www.mtrf.org or you can find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GreatRivers.
Release no. 13-077