National Eagle Center

Eagle center seeks to make bald eagle America’s official bird

Jul 24, 2024

The National Eagle Center in Wabasha and a bipartisan group of U.S. Senators and Members of the House of Representatives are leading the effort to make the bald eagle the country’s national bird, according to a news release. “While most people assume the bald eagle is our nation’s official bird,...

Spring Hatch fest is March 23-24

Mar 6, 2024

The National Eagle Center is ready to kick-off another season of SOAR celebrations with its SOAR: Spring Hatch festival March 23-24. “The Center is excited to welcome back longtime friends and fan favorites Wings to Soar for the first time since 2019,” according to a news release. “Wings to Soar...

Powell’s Medal of Freedom on display at eagle center

Feb 14, 2024

The National Eagle Center has a new item on display in its American Eagle Gallery to mark the start of Black History Month. Visitors to the Center can now see and learn about Gen. Colin Powell’s Presidential Medal of Freedom - the highest award that can be given to a civilian and is earned for...

Eagle Center kids fishing starts June 8

May 24, 2023

The National Eagle Center’s popular kids program Fishing on the Refuge is set to begin on Thursday, June 8. Fishing on the Refuge is an experiential learning opportunity for kids ages 15 and younger. The Center provides kids with fishing poles, life jackets, and lead-free tackle free of charge...

Library offers chance to meet a red-tailed hawk

Apr 5, 2023

The Lake City Public Library (LCPL) invites the public to meet a real red-tailed hawk at the Lake City Public Library on Thursday, April 13, at 6:30 p.m. This program is free and open to all ages. Guests will have the opportunity to learn all about red-tailed hawk biology, ecology, and natural...

Eagle Center expands SOAR events

Feb 22, 2023

The National Eagle Center’s popular SOAR with the Eagles festival is returning this spring as part of a new festival format. The Center will host three SOAR events throughout the year: the “Spring Hatch”, “Summer Splash”, and “Fall Flight.” “SOAR is a very popular event for the Center and Wabasha...

Public invited on golden eagle count

Dec 15, 2021

The National Eagle Center will once again lead a group on a quest to count the number of golden eagles in a three-state area on Saturday, Jan. 15. The mid-winter count, conducted by the Center each January for the past 17 years, sends volunteer observers out through portions of Minnesota,...

Eagle Center field trips are back and more numerous

Aug 4, 2021

After a hiatus during the 2020/2021 winter season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Eagle Center’s team of naturalists are preparing to lead guests to eagle viewing hotspots once again starting this fall. “The eagle viewing along the Upper Mississippi River was phenomenal last winter,”...

Eagle Center reopens with new programs, experiences

Jan 27, 2021

The National Eagle Center announced in a news release that it has reopened its doors to the public. On Friday, Jan. 15, the Center welcomed back visitors for the first time since temporarily closing last December by order of the governor in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. “We are very excited...

Expert will talk online about backyard birds

Jan 20, 2021

The Lake City Public Library invites the public to learn more about the seasonal and year-round birds that can be found in back yards. This free Zoom event takes place on Thursday, Jan. 28, at 6:30 p.m. and is led by Scott Mehus, education director at the National Eagle Center in Wabasha. Mehus...