Bald Eagle Interpretive Center | Skagit River Bald Eagle Interpretive Center

We will be following state guidelines regarding gatherings, so we will not be opening our center this season.

Starting Dec. 5 2020, guided walks consisting of 5 people (more if from same household) will take place Saturdays and Sundays in December and January. There will be 3 walks per day at 10am, 12pm and 2pm. Sign up is required, more details to be announced. Click here for the schedule.

Be aware that things can change (weather conditions and state restrictions) so stay informed. We will make announcements on our website and Facebook page.

New: Photo Contest 2020-21 Results

The Nature Store, our online shop, is now open!

Group gathers for guided nature walk with USFS field ranger Matt Riggen. Photo by Charles Biles. Note that with current COVID restrictions, group sizes will be much smaller and masks will be required!
Learning about about the salmon life cycle on a guided nature walk. Photo by Charles Biles.
Visitor shares music from his eagle flute. Click image for full picture.
School group poses in front of the Center's giant eagle kite. Click image for full view.
Students feel the different types of evergreens that have been planted along the Skagit River to improve wildlife and salmon habitat.
What's a lungwort? - students discuss lichens with the Center coordinator.
Finding out about the longest lichen.
Stopping to talk about the salmon and trout that live in the Skagit River.
USFS Field Ranger describes the characteristics of a juvenile bald eagle before leading Guided Hike.
Kids huddle around the eagle's nest replica during our K-12 School Program.
Eagle perched inside the park on a sunny winter's day.
Our Team posing with our new sign from Skagit County Parks & Rec.
Find handmade items in our Nature Store - unique gifts locally produced.
Shop in our Nature Store - featuring local Skagit Valley artisans. Proceeds support both the artist and Center.
Nature Store featured framed photography - "Coho Swirl" by Steve Philbrick
Our neighbor, Don Smith, from Rockport State Park draws an eagle for the kids in our children's corner.
Interpretive Center Coordinator pauses to discuss spawning salmon on a very snowy guided hike.
20th Anniversary Poster - "Eagles Bonding" by La Conner Artist, Bob Patterson

The Skagit River Bald Eagle Awareness Team (SRBEAT) is the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that operates the Interpretive Center.

The Skagit River Bald Eagle Interpretive Center at Howard Miller Steelhead Park, Rockport, WA offers opportunities to better understand the Skagit River ecosystem with an emphasis on the winter migration of bald eagles, salmon, and the vital role each play in our environment. Each weekend in December and January we offer Guided Nature Hikes along the scenic Skagit River and a Speaker Series. Our educational programs include a K-12 & Home School Program and Community Group Tours.

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2020-21 Season

We will be following state guidelines regarding gatherings, so we will not be opening our center this season.

Be aware that things can change (weather conditions and state restrictions) so stay informed. We will make announcements on our website and Facebook page.

Information

We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that does not receive any government funding. We depend on volunteers and donations to stay in business.

Nature Store

Local artisans featured - every purchase benefits the artist and us!

News

Now Seeking Board Members

Serve the community and support environmental education by joining our team! For more info contact, srbeatic@frontier.com, 360-853-7626.

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Photo Contest Winners 2017-18

View our Top 20 Photos HERE! Grand Prize: Alan Ross – “Winged Victory” – Skagit River, WA. Thank you all for making the contest a success!

New this season!

Kids Photo Contest – Must be 15 years old or under to enter. Grand prize to be determined.