A mother and child smile for a souvenir picture with "Emi." |
The Illinois Raptor Center is proud to be part of the Havana Eagle Days Festival . The event offers eagle watching along the riverfront, eagle art displays, souvenir photos with "Emi" the eagle, educational programs and a pancake breakfast. Havana, Illinois is a great location for eagle watching on the Illinois River during the winter months. |
 Eagle
watching in Havana is a great way for people to enjoy nature
and learn about bald eagles as well as hear about ongoing restoration
efforts in the Illinois River valley. |
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Learn more about bald eagles |Return to Public Events Page | Go to Illinois Raptor Center Home Page. | For more information on bald eagles, go to the bald eagle page of our field identification guide. | Learn more about our Educational Programs. Go to "Education On The Wing." | For more information about the Havana Eagle Days Festival, visit this web page.
2007 Schedule
Eagle Festival Information Center
7 a.m. - 1 p.m
1. The Perch: Located at Main and Schrader. Festival Information and maps available.
2. Venue for Illinois Wildlife Photography Show and 2006 Mason & Fulton County Eagle Days Art Festival Competition.
3. Pick up a Festival Passport.
Riverfront Park Activities
8 a.m. - noon
1. Eagle viewing with spotting scopes
2. Clip Clop Cruise - ride a horse-drawn carriage
3. Bellrose Island Nature Trail..."The Unnatural
Nature Hike"
4. Illinois Natural History Survey to learn about Illinois
River Critters
5. "Emi" pictures 9 - 11 a.m
Breakfast with an Eagle
6 - 10 a.m.
First United Methodist Church. Eagle there from 8-9:30 a.m.
The Riverside Club
8 a.m. - 1 p.m
FREE hot beverages. Other food for sale. Wildlife Prairie State Park from 9:00 a.m. - noon. Restrooms available.
Havana Public Library Two morning shows (times yet to be confirmed) including eagle crafts, stories, and games
Ride the new Havana Trolley between the above stops.