Blackwater NWR 14th Annual Eagle Festival: Saturday, March 15th

Blackwater NWR 14th Annual Eagle Festival
Saturday, March 15, 2014
9:00am - 4:00pm

One of the largest largest breeding populations of bald eagles in the United States is close to home: Blackwater Refuge on Maryland's Eastern Shore.   Bring the family and spend the day at the Refuge learning about bald eagles, spotting them in the wild, and having a great day packed with fun! 

This unique event is a must for nature lovers! The family-friendly schedule of events includes talks with experts, tours, live programs, exhibits, entertainment, and a ton of kids' activities such as crafts, science and nature explorations, a puppet show, and more.  

Blackwater Refuge is located 12 miles south of Cambridge and is filled with 27,000 acres of woodland, rich tidal marsh, freshwater ponds and managed cropland—great for birdwatching, cycling, hiking, and paddling. The refuge features a full service Visitor Center with a bookstore, restrooms, butterfly garden, and observatory, and a 4-mile Wildlife Drive with walking trails and a photo blind.

While you are in the region, please check out the Dorchester County, Maryland Tourism website for other activity suggestions and great places to stay and eat.  Look for more Kid Trips posts about this region in the near future! 

Disclosure: My family is working with tourism and program specialists in the Dorchester County, Maryland region and will be receiving free travel perks for upcoming articles that highlight family-friendly attractions and accommodations in the region.  All opinions are my own.