Photo: The Forest Preserve District of Will County will offer self-guided “Eagle Watch on the River” tours in January at its Four Rivers Environmental Education Center in Channahon. Eagles have been spotted wintering along the Des Plaines River the past few years, and they can be observed from paved paths around the center. Credit: Paul Dacko.
Submitted by the Forest Preserve District of Will County:
Search for American bald eagles wintering along the Des Plaines River during a self-guided “Eagle Watch on the River” tour on paved paths around the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s Four Rivers Environmental Education Center, 25055 W. Walnut Lane in Channahon.
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The program will be offered from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Wednesday, Jan. 14, through Friday, Jan. 16, and again on Wednesday, Jan. 28, through Friday, Jan. 30.
Guests are invited to bring binoculars and a camera. Stop at the center to learn more about eagles as you sip on a free hot beverage. Participants should dress for the weather.
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Registration is not required for the free, all-ages program. For information, visit ReconnectWithNature.org.
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