Let the countdown begin – The Meadowlands Eagle Festival is this Sunday, Jan. 11! The event is an awesome opportunity to kick off the New Year with a special day devoted to all things eagle!

The return of our national symbol to the Meadowlands after being on the verge of extinction is an amazing story that underscores the area’s environmental comeback.

The festival, co-presented by the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority and the Bergen County Audubon Society, is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at DeKorte Park and the Meadowlands Environment Center in Lyndhurst.

This celebration of the majestic raptor is packed with fantastic activities for all ages, including eagle watch walks, talks, plenty of kid’s activities, a host of information tables, live raptors, a raptor photography workshop, music and more. Kids are encouraged to bring their eagle artwork!

Renowned author Tina Morris will sign copies of her acclaimed book, “Return to the Sky: The Reintroduction of the Bald Eagle.” Morris will also be among those honored by the BCAS as they present their 2025 Frank M. Chapman Awards and Harold Feinstein Awards. Visitors can meet author and photographer Kevin Karlson, who will also receive the Frank M. Chapman Award.

DeKorte Park and the Meadowlands Environment Center are located at 1 DeKorte Park Plaza.

For all of your Eagle Festival inquiries, contact BCAS President Don Torino at greatauk4@gmail.com or 201-230-4983.