Eagles Will be Focus of Programs at Indiana’s Bedford Library

Bedford area children and adults can celebrate “Save the Eagles Day,” Jan. 10, by attending educational programs on the once-endangered bird at Bedford Public Library.

From 3 to 5 p.m., kids ages 6 to 14 can drop by the children’s department to learn how to identify bald and golden eagles. There will also be a simple eagle craft.

At 6 p.m. in the program room, adults and older children can hear how the bald eagle almost disappeared from Indiana and was reintroduced at Monroe Lake. There will also be a discussion on current eagle populations and the best places to view them at the lake.

“January 10 is ‘Save the Eagles Day,’ said Jill Vance, Monroe Lake’s naturalist. “We’re excited to share the story of how Monroe Lake did just that.”

The library is at 1323 K. St.

For more information, call the Paynetown Activity Center at (812) 837-9967 or email jvance@dnr.IN.gov.

Indiana Department of Natural Resources

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is the agency of the U.S. state of Indiana charged with maintaining natural areas such as state parks, state forests, recreation areas, etc. There are many divisions within the DNR and each has a specific role. The DNR is not only responsible for maintaining resource areas but also manages Indiana's fish and wildlife, reclaims coal mine ground, manages forested areas, aids in the management of wildlife on private lands, enforces Indiana's conservation laws, and many other duties not named here. According to the department's website, their mission is "to protect, enhance, preserve, and wisely use natural, cultural, and recreational resources for the benefit of Indiana's citizens through professional leadership, management, and education."