January 8, 2016 by erkeene
We are now in the second weekend of the Eagle Festival and there is a whole host of activities to enjoy in the Upper Skagit community. Check out the list below. See you out there!
Activities Every Weekend in January
INFORMATION STATION
Saturday & Sunday
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Concrete Center
45821 Railroad Street, Concrete
• Arts & Crafts
• Gift Basket Raffle
• Festival Souvenirs
• Maps, Schedules, Directions
• Free Popcorn, Coffee & Restrooms
Email the Chamber
(360) 853-8784
DEEP FOREST TOURS & DISCOVERY CENTER
Every Saturday/Sunday
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Rockport State Park
51095 State Route 20, Rockport
This forest tour will take you deep into the 670 acres of old-growth forest of Rockport State Park at the foot of Sauk Mountain. Tours are 30-60 minutes. Let kids explore in the Discovery Center with crafts and interactive wildlife displays, books, and games while you warm up by the fire and enjoy popcorn and a beverage. Discover Pass or $10 Day Use fee is required to access the park. Tour & Discovery Center is free.
(360) 853-8461
rockport@parks.wa.gov
SKAGIT RIVER BALD EAGLE INTERPRETIVE CENTER
Every Saturday/Sunday
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Howard Miller Steelhead Park
52809 Rockport Park Rd, Rockport
Learn about eagles, watershed issues, and local natural and cultural history through guided naturalist hikes, presentations, and the Nature Store. Guided hikes are at 11 a.m. every Saturday and Sunday. Check the website for a listing of upcoming events. The Interpretive Center will also be open the day after Christmas through New Year’s Day.
Sponsored by: Skagit River Bald Eagle Awareness Team
Free admission. Donations appreciated.
(360) 853-7626
srbeatic@frontier.com
www.skagiteagle.org
EAGLE WATCHER STATIONS
Every Saturday/Sunday
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Eagle Watcher volunteers can answer your questions about bald eagles, salmon, and the Skagit watershed. They’ll have binoculars and spotting scopes available for your use. Viewing stations are at Howard Miller Steelhead Park in Rockport, Sutter Creek at Milepost 100, and Marblemount Fish Hatchery. Marblemount Fish Hatchery is also offering self-guided tours. Free.
(360) 854-2617
erkeene@fs.fed.us
LITTLE EAGLET STORY TIME
Saturdays Only
11 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Upper Skagit Library
45770B Main Street, Concrete
Families with young children are invited to learn about eagles and
other wildlife through stories, songs and a simple craft. Free.
(360) 853-7939
www.upperskagit.lib.wa.us
Wildlife Hayride & Campfire
Ovenell’s Heritage Inn & Double O Ranch
Saturdays Only
3:00 p.m.
Double O Ranch
46276 Concrete Sauk Valley Road, Concrete
An educational hayride through 250 acres of timber, pasture, and Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) project. See eagles, deer, elk, and more. Learn about our conservation projects, selective timber harvesting, and see how wildlife habitat is enhanced by our ranching practices. Enjoy coffee, hot chocolate, and cookies by the fire. Children’s wildlife footprints matching game and ranch history display. Pets must remain in car. Activity is weather dependent. Dress for the weather! Please check our website for activity updates. Free.
breakfast@ovenells-inn.com
www.ovenells-inn.com
(360) 853-8494
Special Weekend Events
Weekend 2 – January 9 & 10
SPECIAL EVENTS IN MARBLEMOUNT:
NATIVE AMERICAN HISTORY, STORYTELLING, MUSIC, & MORE
Saturday & Sunday, January 9 & 10
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Marblemount Community Hall
60055 State Route 20, Marblemount
Native history, storytelling, music,
local native arts & crafts vendors,
and fry bread tacos all day.
11:00 a.m. “Saga of the Sockeye Salmon” Puppet Show
Peter Ali and other Native American performances
Free admission. Donations appreciated.
Kathy_hunter@hotmail.com
(360) 770-3173
BLUEGRASS & BOX LUNCH WITH PROZAC MNT BOYS
Saturday, January 9
Noon – 1:30 p.m.
Concrete Theatre
45920 Main Street, Concrete
Tasteful bluegrass by the Prozac Mt Boys and a tasty lunch from 5b’s Bakery,
all in the comfort of the historic Concrete Theatre.
Tickets: $10 in advance; $12 at the door
Available through Brown Paper Tickets
Email: chamber@concrete-wa.com
Call Valerie Stafford: (360) 466-8754
Weekend 3 – January 16 & 17
RAPTOR PRESENTATION BY SARVEY WILDLIFE CARE CENTER
Concrete Theatre
Saturday, January 16
45920 Main Street, Concrete
1:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m.
Sarvey Wildlife Care Center provides a unique opportunity to learn about the wildlife in Puget Sound.
Their Birds of Prey presentation will give you the chance to see 5 or more of these raptors up close.
Free admission; concessions for sale.
chamber@concrete-wa.com
(360) 466-8754
Weekend 4 – January 23 & 24
PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP: FOCUSING ON BIRDS
Saturday, January 23
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Concrete Theatre
45920 Main Street, Concrete
Learn to locate and photograph the migratory birds of the Skagit Valley with instructor Karen Ulvestad, www.karenulvestad.com.
Free admission; concessions for sale.
chamber@concrete-wa.com
(360) 466-8754
Weekend 5 – January 30 & 31
RAPTORS, FOOD & FUN!
Saturday, January 30
Raptor Presentations 11 a.m., 1 p.m., & 3 p.m.
Concrete High School Gymnasium
7830 S. Superior Avenue, Concrete
Sarvey Wildlife Care Center provides a unique opportunity to learn about the wildlife in Puget Sound. Their Birds of Prey presentation will give you the chance to see 5 or more of these raptors up close. You’ll also have the opportunity to enjoy a delicious salmon lunch available for purchase by the Concrete Senior Class.
Free admission; salmon lunch available for purchase.
concretechamber@gmail.com
(360) 853-8784
