Saturday, February 11, 2023 from 7–10am

Shore Acres Clubhouse at 100 Park Blvd. Chillicothe IL

From late December through early March hundreds of American Bald Eagles take up residence along the Illinois River. To promote the Illinois River Wildlife, the Rotary Club of Chillicothe along with the Lions Club will host its annual Eagle Watch Breakfast serving pancakes and sausage from 7–10am on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at Shore Acres Clubhouse at 100 Park Blvd, Chillicothe, Illinois. Along with the breakfast there will be a children’s storyteller, a presentation with a live Feathered Friends exhibit from Wildlife Prairie Park, and the Audubon Society will be on hand with educational materials, spotting scopes, and binoculars for wildlife viewing. Illinois River wildlife photographer, Jami Haffner will be present with eagle educational information and photos of the surrounding area river habitat.

The Chillicothe Public Library is holding an “Eagles” & “Life on the Illinois River” photo and art contest. The contest winners will be displayed during the breakfast and winners announced at 10am. All entries will be on display at the Chillicothe Public Library from February 4–23rd. 

Tickets for this event are available in advance from the Rotary and Lions club members and at the door for $9/adults and $5/children 10 and under.

The event is sponsored by CEFCU, Riverside Chevrolet, Heritage Health: Therapy & Senior Care, Chillicothe Park District, and the City of Chillicothe Marketing & Tourism Commission.

Come Join Us!