Eagle Watch Volunteer Training
December 12 • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
The Conservancy’s winter Eagle Watch program runs on weekends through January and February. Volunteers cover morning or afternoon shifts at the Eagle Observation Areas.
New and returning Eagle Watch volunteers are invited to join us Saturday, December 12th from 10am-12pm at the Highlights Foundation Retreat Center at Boyds Mills for an in-person training! Here, volunteers will have the opportunity to pick up training manuals and other materials for the winter season. Following the training, volunteers are invited to take a self-guided tour of the Eagle Observation Areas. Please contact us if you are not able to attend the in-person training and are interested in being an Eagle Watch volunteer.
The locations available for Eagle Watch volunteers to monitor include:
- Big Eddy Observation Deck in Narrowsburg NY
- Ten Mile River NPS River Access in Narrowsburg NY
- Visitor’s Center at the Zane Grey Museum in Lackawaxen PA
- Lackawaxen Boat Launch in Lackawaxen PA
- Mongaup WMA Observation Blind at the Mongaup Reservoir in Forestburgh, NY
On site, volunteers collect data on wintering and resident eagle pairs, as well as visitor numbers at each Eagle Watch location. They also educate the public about “Eagle Etiquette” and how to have a safe and enjoyable eagle-watching experience. Throughout the year, Eagle Watch volunteers may also staff outreach booths, lead workshops, and participate in other eagle-related events.
The Conservancy thanks Sullivan County, New York and the New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) for their support of our eagle programming. We also thank the National Park Service – Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River for their partnership and the use of the Zane Grey Museum for our Winter Field Office space. Read more about our partners.