Donald, the Eagle Center's First Golden Eagle, has Died
The National Eagle Center in Wabasha is mourning the loss of Donald, a male golden eagle who passed away March 16. Donald had been at the Center since 2008. His exact age was unknown. Life expectancy for adult eagles in the wild is about 20 – 25 years while eagles in human care with a controlled environment, nutrient rich diet, and veterinary care can live to be 40 years old or older. Donald was struck by a car in California as an adult, was treated at the California Raptor Center and came to the National
National Eagle Center Set to Host Taste of Wabasha, Saturday, April 18th
Wabasha, MN – Tickets to attend the National Eagle Center’s annual Taste of Wabasha fundraiser on Saturday, April 18th are currently available for purchase online. The Center’s signature fundraiser is an evening of great food, great friends and a raffle in support of the educational mission and care of the eagles. Prairie Island Indian Community and Treasure Island Resort and Casino are presenting sponsors.Taste of Wabasha highlights area restaurants with tastings throughout the National Eagle Center. This
5 Knowledge Bowl Teams Advance to State
The 2020 Senior High Knowledge Bowl Regionals, sponsored by the Southeast Service Cooperative, were held on March 5, 2020 at the Wood Lake Meeting Center in Rochester. A total of 90 teams (44 in Tier AA and 46 in Tier A) participated in Sub-Regionals on February 13, 14, 19 and 21, 2020. Awards went to the following teams. The top three placing teams received a trophy for their school and medallions for individual team members. 1st place (Tier AA) – Northfield Zomp1st place (Tier A) – Spring Grove 22nd
Clean and Safe Ambassador Program in Downtown Rochester to Launch in April
ROCHESTER, Minn.—The Rochester Downtown Alliance Board of Directors voted Wednesday to launch a Clean and Safe Ambassador Program in downtown Rochester starting April 1. The Clean and Safe Ambassador Program in downtown Rochester will provide daily cleaning, safety, hospitality, and connection to outreach services within the RDA’s 44-block special service district. The Ambassadors’ work will supplement, not replace, the work the City of Rochester currently performs in downtown. This type of program is
National Eagle Center announces schedule for SOAR with the Eagles festival in March
Wabasha, MN – The National Eagle Center is preparing to host its annual SOAR With The Eagles festival each weekend during March. Visitors will be able to enjoy special programs, exhibits, and activities during the four-week festival. Each weekend will feature a flying bird show at St. Felix Auditorium in downtown Wabasha. This year’s lineup includes presenters from around the United States, including World Bird Sanctuary (Missouri), Wings to Soar (Georgia), and Nature’s Educators (Colorado). Visitors will
