Saturday, June 23rd
2 p.m.
Take part in a rare opportunity to view a majestic bald
eagle up close at a presentation given by Jeff Guidry at the Port Townsend
Marine Science Center’s Natural History Exhibit in Fort Worden State Park. Admission is $5, $3 for kids and free
to Port Townsend Marine Science Center (PTMSC) members.
“This is such an excellent learning experience for the whole
family,” said Anne Murphy, PTMSC Executive Director. “In addition to meeting
Freedom, visitors will hear Jeff share information about eagle behavior,
habitats and life cycles.” Jack, a four-year-old retired sled dog, will also be
accompanying them, demonstrating the inter-species bond that has developed
between the eagle and dog.
From the moment Guidry saw the emaciated baby eagle with
broken wings, his life was changed. For weeks he worked with the staff at Sarvey
Wildlife Care Center, tending to the grievously injured bird. Miraculously, she
recovered. They named her “Freedom” and Guidry became her devoted caretaker.
Though Freedom would never fly, she had Jeff as her wings.
The Port Townsend Marine Science Center has partnered with
several businesses to offer a “Freedom Weekend Package Getaway” for the whole
family. Puget Sound Express has a wildlife cruise to view eagles and whales in
their natural habitat, leaving at 9 a.m. at Point Hudson Marina on Saturday,
June 23rd and returning by 1 p.m.—back just in time for the
presentation. Accommodations are available at the Bishop Victorian Hotel and
the Washington Hotel. All three businesses are offering a 15% discount. Just
use the code EAGLE. Children are welcome. For more info, go to www.pugetsoundexpress.com, www.bishopvictorian.com and www.washingtonhotelporttownsend.com.
Jamie
ReplyDeleteYour Wonders of the Week letter was inspirational and beautifully written. Congratulations. Write more often!
Roger