SEP 25, 2012 PROGRAM:
Teaching the World About North American Eagles

Posted by Sherry Howe

on Sep 25, 2012

The National Eagle Center is a world class interpretive center on the banks of the Mississippi River in Wabasha, Minnesota. Home to five rescued eagles, the Center offers a powerful educational experience for over 75,000 visitors each year.

Visitors are able to get “up close” to the resident eagles, learn about their behavior, biology and ecology, and view bald eagles in the wild along the river just outside the Center.

The Center also offers unique exhibits that educate about the eagle’s role in cultures around the world. As the national symbol of the USA the bald eagle has great meaning to our military, veterans, and all Americans. In addition, eagles have special spiritual significance to American Indians and serve as symbols of courage and resilience to many people.

Former St. Paul Rotarian Rolf Thompson became the Executive Director of the National Eagle Center in May 2012 to help lead the organization into a new period of growth and impact. Joining Rolf will be Scott Mehus, Director of Education at the Center. Scott is responsible for the educational programming at the Center as well as outreach to schools and groups throughout the region. In addition, Scott has published research on golden eagles that winter in the Upper Mississippi River Valley.

Best of all, Rolf and Scott will be joined by Angel, one of the resident bald eagles. (Pictured: Scott Mehus, Angel and Rolf Thompson)