FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association
PHONE: 256.350.3500 / 800.648.5381
EMAIL: info@northalabama.org
Eagle Awareness Weekends Feature Raptor Viewing, Guided Field Trips, Photo Opportunities and More
Decatur, Ala. – America’s national symbol, the bald eagle, will be celebrated in January and February when Lake Guntersville State Park hosts the annual Eagle Awareness Weekends, giving wildlife enthusiasts a chance to learn more about the magnificent creatures in their natural habitat. The popular weekend event attracts people of all ages from all over the United States who come here to spend a winter getaway in one of Alabama’s most popular state parks immersed in nature-based learning. In 2022, Eagle Awareness will be held every weekend from January 21 through February 13.
Eagle Awareness Weekends at Lake Guntersville State Park was started as an activity for people of all ages to experience the joy of watching eagles and other birds in their natural habitat and as a way of educating the public about the importance of protecting the area’s wildlife. The weekend events feature live bird demonstrations, educational programs provided by notable speakers, guided field trips for viewing eagles in their natural habitat and photography opportunities. The 2022 dates are Jan. 21-23, Jan. 28-30, Feb. 4-6 and Feb. 11-13. Activities get underway at 6 p.m. Friday, with activities throughout the day on Saturday and wraps up Sunday following the 11:30 a.m. program.
The 2022 Eagle Awareness Weekends scheduled presenters are (subject to change):
January 21 - January 23, 2022
Presenters: Kelly Reetz, Gulf State Park; David Haggard, Tennessee State Parks; Dr. George Cline, Jacksonville State University and Alabama Wildlife Center
January 28 - January 30, 2022
Presenters: Lauren Muncher Massey from Oak Mountain State Park, Southeastern Raptor Center, Auburn University and Alabama Wildlife Center
February 4 - February 6, 2022
Presenters: Brittany Hughes from Desoto State Park, Southeastern Raptor Center, Auburn University, Alabama 4-H Center and Mike Germana
February 11 - February 13, 2022
Presenters: Mandy Pearson from Cheaha State Park, Wings to SOAR, Rise Raptor Project and Raptor Ridge
The Eagle Awareness events are free to the public. The sessions typically fill up quickly and participants are encouraged to reserve a weekend by calling 256-505-6621. Lodging packages start at $299 and include lodging for two nights, wine tasting, breakfast buffet both mornings, dinner buffet on Saturday evening, guided eagle safari fieldtrips, indoor educational programs and more. For a complete list of scheduled events, speakers and lodging packages, visit https://www.alapark.com/parks/lake-guntersville-state-park/eagle-awareness.
About Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association (AMLA)
AMLA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the promotion and development of the travel industry within the 16 northernmost counties of the state. It is supported by 500-plus members consisting of chambers of commerce, Convention & Visitors Bureaus, attractions, campgrounds, festivals, communities, counties, golf courses, restaurants, tour operators, accommodations, vendors, financial institutions and individuals. Counties included within the AMLA region are Blount, Cherokee, Colbert, Cullman, DeKalb, Etowah, Franklin, Jackson, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Marion, Marshall, Morgan and Winston. Additional information on North Alabama destinations, accommodations and special events is available by calling 800.648.5381 or by visiting www.NorthAlabama.org. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @VisitNorthAL and like us at www.facebook.com/VisitNorthAL.
###
