Upcoming events

Come see America's most iconic bird in the wetlands! Every winter, bald eagles fly south to find food and escape colder conditions farther north. Join the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources to learn more about Bald Eagle's and have the opportunity to see them in the wild!

Every Tuesday and Thursday in February at 11 am you can join staff at the Eccles Wildlife Education Center for a book reading and crafts. You can then check out binoculars and go on our nature trails to look for eagles!

What to expect:

• Activities and crafts.
• Education about bald eagles.
• DWR personnel on site to answer questions and provide information on recent sightings.

**Please note that the road to the wildlife viewing area is an unmaintained dirt road. It is passible by most vehicles.

Event Contact:

Hayley Pace 385-515-6447 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Come see America's most iconic bird in the wetlands! Every winter, bald eagles fly south to find food and escape colder conditions farther north. Join the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources to learn more about Bald Eagle's and have the opportunity to see them in the wild!

Every Tuesday and Thursday in February at 11 am you can join staff at the Eccles Wildlife Education Center for a book reading and crafts. You can then check out binoculars and go on our nature trails to look for eagles!

What to expect:

• Activities and crafts.
• Education about bald eagles.
• DWR personnel on site to answer questions and provide information on recent sightings.

**Please note that the road to the wildlife viewing area is an unmaintained dirt road. It is passible by most vehicles.

Event Contact:

Hayley Pace 385-515-6447 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Have you ever had a chance to see a porcupine in the wild? If not, please join us at the Ouray National Wildlife Refuge as we explore the woods in search of Utah's sleepy, native residents.

We are partnering with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to give Utah residents a unique opportunity to see our local rodents as they slumber and forage in the nearby refuge canopy. This is an incredible opportunity, especially for any wildlife photographers, as these rodents exist in large numbers near the refuge.

What to expect:

• Meet at 9 a.m. at the Ouray National Wildlife Refuge visitor's office parking lot. Please call the Refuge at 435-545-2522 (ext. 112) if you need directions.
• This is a great time of year to experience wildlife in one of the Uintah Basin's hidden little secrets. There is a high chance you will also see many eagles, birds, mule deer and other wildlife species that frequent the refuge.
• We will have a briefing in the parking lot to discuss the event logistics before heading out in search of the porcupines. You may be assigned a station rotation to ensure the best viewing opportunities.
• These are wild animals, and although we are very likely to see them, it may be from a distance.

What to bring:

• Binoculars ( We will have extra binoculars for your group if you need them.)
• Water and food for the day.
• Dress for the weather. There are no amenities in the area, so plan accordingly.

Event Contacts:

Tonya Kieffer-Selby at 801-995-2972 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Anthony Christianson at 435-828-0008 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..