Celebrate the return of bald eagles at MDC’s Springfield Nature Center

Bald eagles are making their way to the Ozarks, and the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is celebrating their annual return with Eagle Days on Saturday, Jan. 17.

This special event includes activities and programs at two locations: Springfield Conservation Nature Center and the Lake Springfield Boathouse.

Look for bald eagles in the wild with the help of volunteers and spotting scopes at the Lake Springfield Boathouse from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Don’t miss three presentations with live birds of prey – a turkey vulture and an owl – from the Dickerson Park Zoo at 10 a.m., 11 a.m. and noon at Springfield Conservation Nature Center.

Eagle Days is open to all ages. No registration required.

Learn more at mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com/Event/EventDetails/214305.

To discover more events hosted by Springfield Conservation Nature Center, call 417-888-4237, or visit mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/places/springfield-conservation-nature-center.

MDC is committed to accessibility at all its nature centers, regional facilities, and conservation areas. To request an ADA accommodation for participation in MDC programs, visit mdc.mo.gov/accessibility.

MDC celebrates the annual return of bald eagles (pictured above) with Eagle Days on Saturday, Jan. 17.