Go eagle watching on Feb. 28
February 17, 2009
St. Charles County
Catch glimpses of some bald eagles and take a walk in the park, too, during the Passport to St. Charles County Parks event.
The St. Charles County Parks and Recreation department is hosting an eagle viewing/guided hike at 9 a.m. on Saturday, February 28 at Hideaway Harbor Park. This 49-acre riverside park has served as a recreation center for more than 100 years. A spotting scope and binoculars will be provided, but participants are encouraged to bring their own, if they like, as well as other supplies such as water.
Directions to Hideaway Harbor Park from St. Charles: Take Highway 94 North from Highway 370 until reaching Grafton Ferry Road (about eight miles). Turn left on Grafton Ferry Road and turn right on Portage Road until you reach Sioux Drive. Turn left on Sioux Drive into the park.
This event is the first in the nine-part “Passport” walking series. These walks will be held from February through October, and those who participate in at least four of the walks will earn a park T-shirt. Guests receive a “passport” that will be used to collect stamps signifying completion of each walk.
Other planned walks are as follows:
March 28 at 9 a.m.: Louis H. Bangert Memorial Wildlife Area to explore the riverside ecosystem.
April 25 at 5 p.m.: Broemmelsiek Park to examine farming heritage and the astronomy viewing area.
May 30 at 5 p.m.: Klondike Park to focus on birding opportunities and campground.
June 27 at 9 a.m.: Indian Camp Creek Park to tour the historical features.
July 25 at 9 a.m.: Matson Hill Park to explore the shaded forests.
Aug. 29 at 10 a.m.: Youth Activity Park to explore the 33,000-square-foot skate park and the 35-foot rock wall.
Sept. 26 at 9 a.m.: Towne Park (opening soon).
Oct. 23 at 9 a.m.: Quail Ridge Park for a tour of the waterways and woods.
For more information, visit www.stccparks.org.
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