Overview
During the Fulton-Mason Eagle Day on February 7, 2026, join The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and our partners in a day full of family-friendly and free events. At TNC's Emiquon Preserve you can enjoy the hiking trails and spot eagles and many other birds at the wetland observatory off of Highway 97/78. We will also have a toasty campfire going from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Many other activities, including educational programs and guided hikes are available at our partner's sites. Click this link to see the full lineup of activities.
Activity Locations:
- TNC's Emiquon Preserve
- Dickson Mounds Museum, 10956 N. Dickson Mounds Road, Lewistown
- Therkildsen Field Station at Emiquon, 11316 N. Prairie Rd., Lewistown
- Lewistown Visitor Center, 222 S. Main Street, Lewistown
- Havana Riverfront Park, North Schrader Ave., Havana
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service-Chautauqua National Wildlife Refuge, 19031 E. CR 2110N, Havana
Event Sponsors: City of Lewistown, Forbes and Illinois River Biological Stations, Illinois River Road National Scenic Byway, Illinois State Museum-Dickson Mounds, Lewistown Chamber of Commerce, Therkildsen Field Station at Emiquon, USFWS Illinois River Refuges Comples and The Nature Conservancy
