Bald Eagle Interpretive Center | Skagit River Bald Eagle Interpretive Center

2025-26 Season

Our volunteers are looking forward to the Skagit River Interpretive Center’s upcoming season! The season will start on Saturday, December 6th and end on Sunday, February 15th. The Center will be open to the public on weekends, and select weekdays to private groups. We will be continuing weekend nature starting at 11am and 1:30pm, unless otherwise specified. The Nature Store will be open and loaded with goodies from local artisans. It’s a great place to pick up a last minute holiday gift! We’re looking forward to seeing you all, cheers to another great season!

Quilt Raffle

We are raffling off a beautiful one-of-a-kind handmade quilt! Purchase tickets here.

Visitors using their binoculars to scan the trees for wildlife.
Kaelyn refreshed our chalkboard with a great bald eagle drawing. [Full image.]
Volunteers and visitors gather under the carport before going out on a very soggy nature walk.
Our Board President, Richard showing some visitors some lichen.
Richard, our board president is keeping an eye out for eagles, while our interpretive coordinator, Amanda set's up the scope for some visitors on our walk.
Joe Ordonez captured this early snowfall at Rainy Lake, up on the summit of the North Cascades Highway. Snowfall in the mountains means that winter is approaching. Winter typically brings the bald eagles to the Skagit and Nooksack Rivers to feed on the late salmon runs. Photo Copyright: Joe Ordonez
Group gathers for guided nature walk with USFS field ranger Matt Riggen. Photo by Charles Biles.
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

2nd Annual Skagit River Wonder

February 6, 2026 | 0 Comments

Open Mic Poetry, Stories, & Music

February 15th, 1pm – 2:30pm

Fundraiser for flood impacted households
~ Eastern Skagit County Residents ~

Ramon Shiloh 2026

January 1, 2026 | 0 Comments

Join us January 17th, 18th, & 19th at Howard Miller Steelhead Park in Rockport, WA, for a three-day presentation by Native artist, storyteller, and educator Ramon Shiloh, marking his fourth year presenting the commemorative posters he illustrated for the Skagit River Interpretive Center. Alongside additional artwork and merchandise available for purchase, Shiloh’s work promotes environmental awareness, cultural respect, and a deeper relationship to the Skagit River and the lands that sustain us. We are proud to welcome him back and share his work with our community.

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. On weekends in December through February 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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