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Wildlife and environmental conservation and preservation are challenges that touch all of us. This was the focus of John and Yoke DiGiorgio when they first approached the Narrowsburg community leaders in 2001 with the idea to establish EagleFest. Combining entertainment and education for all attending, the award winning Narrowsburg NY "EagleFest" is an event for everyone to be proud of! Successful in bringing local residents and out-of-town visitors of all ages to the day's multi-faceted series of activities, it brings much deserved attention to the natural resources that enrich our lives in the Delaware River Valley region.
Located along the Delaware River in Sullivan County, New York, Narrowsburg has been named the Eagle Capital of New York. This is because, in addition to increasingly more bald eagles that make the Upper Delaware Region their permanent home, eagles from up north migrate here each winter for the open water, abundant food supply and protected habitate.
STAY TUNED: The Delaware Valley Eagle Alliance will be announcing a new series of programs to take place throughout the year with a tentative Spring/Summer 2009 kick off date. Details will be released as they are confirmed.
In its efforts to increase awareness and understanding, and to promote the conservation of our wildlife and the natural environment, the Delaware Valley Eagle Alliance is tireless in its efforts to raise public awareness through diverse publications, educational programs, and events. The Alliance believes that knowledge is the key to changing attitudes toward conservation and our vital natural resources, and its work reflects this. It is committed to these labors because it is rooted in the belief that the preservation and stewardship of our natural world is essential to the continued growth, development and prosperity of all life that exists on Earth.
EagleFest
2009 EagleFest
Saturday – January 17, 2009
NARROWSBURG, NEW YORK
9:30AM – 4:30PM (snow or shine)
Live bird demonstrations, guest lectures, films, photography,
poster auction, 3rd annual nature and wildlife art show.
Program Brochure |
Presenters and Exhibitors |
Places To Stay
EagleFest is a one-day event held each year in mid-January in the town of Narrowsburg. As the founders and organizers of EagleFest the Delaware Valley Eagle Alliance is committed that EagleFest continue its focus – a program of education and entertainment. Each year the event is enhanced with new speakers and presentations providing all attending opportunities to see and experience new and interesting programs.
The program includes: multiple live bird of prey demonstrations; lectures by biologists and conservationists on important current wildlife and conservational issues; wildlife films; photography exhibits; a nature and wildlife art show; silent auction of wildlife art by regional artists; numerous programs for children; ice sculpture demonstrations; eagle viewing; and much more all add to the day's excitement.
Because of the generosity of sponsors and supporters, many of the programs at EagleFest are free of charge. We look forward to seeing you at EagleFest!
Nature and Wildlife Art Show
The annual Nature and Wildlife Art Show, now in its 3rd year, is held at the Narrowsburg School during EagleFest. It is open to all nature and wildlife artists, giving them the opportunity to exhibit and sell their artwork. Subject matter can include all nature subjects - landscapes, flora, and fauna.
If you are an artist and would like more information about registering for the Nature and Wildlife Art Show, please e-mail us at: JYD630@AOL.COM
Registration Form - Nature and Wildlife Art Show
Student Art Contest
"We are hoping to encourage our youth to become aware, involved and proud of the diverse wildlife and environment we have in our area" - John DiGiorgio, Delaware Valley Eagle Alliance Chairman.
The Delaware Valley Eagle Alliance is proud to announce the fifth annual Student Art Contest at EagleFest. Currently open to Sullivan West Central School students grades K through 2, an estimated 300 students participate in the contest. The posters are completed during school time. This year's theme is – My favorite wildlife species.
Prizes are awarded to the winners during the opening ceremony at EagleFest.
Lecture Series
Our current lecture – "Eagle Nesting Diaries Series Part I" is a close and intimate peek at bald eagle family life from the time the eggs are laid through fledging (first flight). It took over 900 hundred hours of footage captured using analog nest cam technology as part of a graduate study project and months of editing, to produce this 15 minute documentary. Set to music with sub-titles, viewers are able to see bald eagle chick development from a very new and unique perspective. The program, which is offered for both student and adult audiences, includes the 15 minute documentary video and lecture following.
Please ask us about our upcoming "Eagle Nesting Diaries Series Part II" which is a close and intimate peek at a "first year" pair of bald eagles building their nest, having their first family, and following the chick development through two months after fledging.)
Featured Artist
Each year a featured artist is chosen to create a limited edition poster series for EagleFest for that year. To view featured artist posters from prior years:
Limited addition 2008 posters are available with a tax-deductible donation of $30.00 (plus handling and shipping) payable to the Delaware Valley Eagle Alliance.
Limited addition 2006 and 2007 posters are available with a tax-deductible donation of $25.00 (plus handling and shipping) payable to the Delaware Valley Eagle Alliance.
Please contact Yoke DiGiorgio, Delaware Valley Eagle Alliance Director at JYD630@AOL.COM for more information and/or order a poster.
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