Eagles in Flight weekend at Turkey Run SP, Jan. 27-29

See live raptors up close, visit bald eagle nesting and hunting areas, and more during Turkey Run State Park’s Eagles in Flight weekend, Jan. 27-29.

 

Live raptor programs will include owls, hawks and an eagle. Visitors can help count eagles in the wild as they leave their overnight roost in the morning. Other activities include seeing a researcher capture and band songbirds, nighttime owl prowl hikes and daytime winter walks.

 

The Friends of Turkey Run and Shades State Parks group will host a silent auction featuring books, art, houseplants, sweets and new and gently used items.

 

Program admission for the three-day event is $15 for ages 13 and older, and $10 for ages 4-12. Children younger than age 4 are free.

 

For more information, call (765) 597-2654 or visit stateparks.IN.gov/2420.htm.

 

Overnight lodging is available at the Turkey Run Inn. Contact the Reservation Center at 1-877-LODGES1 or IndianaInns.com, and reference Group Code EAGL17.

 

Standard park entrance fees of $7 per in-state vehicle and $9 per out-of-state vehicle apply.

 

Turkey Run State Park (stateparks.IN.gov/2964.htm) is at 8121 East Park Rd. Marshall, 47859.