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A mid-1800’s architectural wonder helped make Chicago the city it is today. The 96-mile Illinois & Michigan Canal (I&M Canal) connected the Great Lakes in Bridgeport, Chicago to the Illinois River at LaSalle-Peru, and amazingly unique towns sprung up that maintain their authentic charm to this date.
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READ ON!The Eagle Watch Weekend is a two-day event, which celebrates the American Bald Eagle in Illinois. This event will offer many programs, activities and exhibits occurring simultaneously at three locations: The Starved Rock Lodge, Illinois Waterway Visitors and the Starved Rock Visitors Center, which they are all within a short driving distance.
You could hop-on and hop-off a trolley that is conveniently connected to all venues. A $2.00 all-day armband will be available for purchase on the trolley.
Here is the 2020 Lineup of programs and events to expect:
Starved Rock Lodge Great Hall West:
This is a free event, however you do need a ticket in order to enter. Free tickets will be available on Saturday and Sunday starting at 8am in Starved Rock Lodge, Great Hall West
Ameren Avian Protection Program
Certified Bird & Butterfly Sanctuary Program
Flying WILD
Illinois Beach State Park Hawkwatch
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Illinois River National Wildlife & Fish Refuges
Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie
Millikin National Tallgrass Prairie
Millikin University
The Conservation Foundation
The Wetlands Initiative
U of I Extension Master Naturalists (LaSalle County)
Illinois Waterway Visitor Center
Starved Rock Visitors Center
If you’ve never witness seeing an Eagle in person, this will be the perfect event for you. Gather up the entire family and make this a fun family weekend surrounded by nature.
For more information, visit www.facebook.com/events/441982003386366/
Due to the COVID-19 virus, organizations may have different hours and services. Events may be rescheduled or cancelled. Please check with the organization/event prior to traveling to ensure hours/status.