Red-winged blackbirds, fishing boats everywhere, goslings on the river ... all are great Signs of Spring in Alma, Wisconsin and the local area. Can you think of others?It was a warm winter and a warm spring and everything is ahead of schedule. Bald eagles have nested and are raising their young. There are lots of nature viewing opportunities, so step out your door and enjoy the season.
BIRDING BY PADDLE
Summer of Paddling Event
Our fist birding by paddle event was a great success. Canoes & kayaks traveled from Brekow's Landing up Beef Slough and through the backwaters of the Upper Mississippi River and back. Participants were aged 80 to 15 and everyone had a great time!
Many thanks to Ed Lagace of USFWS & the 2012 Summer of Paddling Program and Ericka Overgard of Riverland Outfitters.
BALD EAGLES Where are the Bald Eagles?
Bald Eagles can be seen flying overhead but are primarily tending their nests. A warm winter and early spring brought early nesting and most of our Bald Eagles are busy with their eaglets. Please enjoy the "live" feed below of nesting Bald Eagles from Raptor Resource Project.
2012 WINE LABEL CONTEST Danzinger Vineyards & Winery selected the Bluebird as the theme for the 2012 Wine Label Contest sponsored by Wings Over Alma & Danzinger Vineyards & Winery. Art submissions were accepted through January 31, 2012 ... thanks to everyone for their submissions. A winner will be announced soon!
Eastern Bluebird, Photo Courtesy of National Geographic
WEB CAM Viewing Project The Wings Over Alma project to fund the Eagle Web Cam is well underway. As the final component of theWildlife Viewing Projectat the Nature & Art Center we are excited that we will be able to provide our internet visitors live viewing opportunities. We are in the process of installing our web cam and working out the technical aspects of video production and anticipate the Eagle Web Cam going live soon. Make A Donation
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
ART EXHIBIT
Hidden Treasures of Alma
Now Through August 7th
MONTHLY NATURE TALK
Alma Bat Walk
June 17th, 7:30pm
Exhibitions are provided to the public free of charge. Events may have a minimal charge. As a non-profit organization, donations are welcomed to offset the cost of our facility and production of our events.
WOA Nature & Art Center 118 N Main Street, Alma, Wisconsin (608) 685-3303 center@wingsoveralma.orgHours: 10am-5pm Copyright (c) 2007-2012 Wings Over Alma All rights reserved. Unless otherwise noted, all photos are courtesy of Katherine Goodman and all rights are reserved.
