Lectures
Current Lecture – "Eagle Nesting Diaries Series"
A close and intimate peek at bald eagle family life from the perspective of three different nests (from the time the eggs are laid through and after fledging - first flight):
- The first nest documents bald eagle family life from the time the eggs are laid through fledging. It was developed as part of work done with the Center for Conservation Biology, College of William and Mary in Virginia.
- The second nest documents a "first year" pair of bald eagles establishing their relationship and territory along the Upper Delaware River in NY, building their first nest, having their first family, and following the chick development through two months after fledging.
- The third nest documents the historic successful fledging of four bald eagle chicks from a nest along the Delaware River in Northampton County, PA from the time that the four chicks were first observed through several weeks after they fledged.
Set to music and natural sounds with sub-titles, viewers are able to see bald eagle chick development at these three different nests, each providing a different and very unique perspective. The program, which is offered for both student and adult audiences, includes documentary video and lecture.
For more information about the current lecture series and/or if you would like to schedule a program, please e-mail Yoke DiGiorgio at JYD630@aol.com.
Lecture Series Feedback
Dear Yoke, I just wanted to take this time to thank you for your wonderful presentation last night for the Catskill Exotic Bird Club. Your knowledge and sensitivity toward the eagles was a terrific thing to share with us. We enjoyed your presentation very much and learned a great deal from it. Take it from an avid "eagle watcher", we really loved your program. Thank you. Catskills Exotic Bird Club - NY
Yoke, I wanted to thank for the wonderful program you presented last night. The videos were amazing and you were so informative. Everyone loved it. Keep up the good work. Thanks again. Bergen County Audubon Society - NJ
Thank you, Yoke, for a wonderful presentation to Bucks County Birders. As you could probably tell, everyone loved it. I hope you made it home without incident. We appreciate that you were willing to have a late night in order to share pictures and stories of eagle families. Bucks County Birders - PA
Northern NJ Eagle Project Meeting For Volunteers - Yoke, Thank you for coming yesterday. The films were a great addition to the meeting and I know that we all enjoyed them very much. NJ Div. of Fish and Wildlife, Endangered and Non-game Species Program - NJ
Cumberland County Winter Eagle Festival - Hi Yoke: Thank you for helping to make this year's event such a success! ... I think everyone had a great time. Department of Planning & Development, County of Cumberland – NJ
Thanks again for your presentation to Washington Crossing Audubon Society last night. I really enjoyed it myself, and I'm sure you could tell from the reaction of the group and the number of people who stayed afterwards to talk that everyone else did as well. Having lived in Virginia and worked across the Potomac in Maryland, maybe next time I'll recall that the river doesn't stop being the boundary between the states after you leave the DC metro area! Washington Crossing Audubon Society - NJ
Events
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 "EagleFest" held in Narrowsburg, NY 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 habitat.
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EagleFest
Narrowsburg, NY – (October, 2011) – The Delaware Valley Eagle Alliance announced today, that given recent developments - the Narrowsburg School is no longer available to host the EagleFest event – the 11th annual EagleFest, tentatively scheduled for January, 2012 is being put on hold.
The Delaware Valley Eagle Alliance, organizer of EagleFest, is currently assessing changes to the event's structure and reconfiguring its annual events calendar. Also being assessed are possible additional, more focused programs, which would occur throughout the year. Details regarding these programs will be released as they are confirmed.
The Delaware Valley Eagle Alliance remains committed in its efforts to increase awareness and understanding, and to promote the conservation of our wildlife and the natural environment through diverse educational programs, lectures, publications and events.
Stay tuned - we look forward to seeing you at our future programs and events!
The Delaware Valley Eagle Alliance
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.
Student Art Contest
"We established an annual Student Art Contest during EagleFest as part of our goal 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 annual Student Art Contest has been held for the past six years. Open to Sullivan West Central School students grades K through 2, an estimated 300 students typically participate in the contest. The posters are completed during school time. Each year the theme changes.
Prizes are awarded to the winners during the opening ceremony at EagleFest.
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 - 2011 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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Nature and Wildlife Art Show
The annual Nature and Wildlife Art Show 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
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