Celebrate America's 250th With the Eagles!

Support Our Enduring National Symbol!

The Bald Eagle is an iconic bird, the living National Symbol of the United States. More than just a bird, it embodies strength, freedom, endurance and perseverance. Above all, the Bald Eagle captures the imagination and is a source of inspiration!

2026 is a special year as we celebrate 250 years as a nation! Woven into the American experience is the majestic and iconic Bald Eagle, a symbol of our nation and an embodiment of our values, aspirations and we the people. At the National Eagle Center, we celebrate the Bald Eagle every day and share with the world the Eagle Ambassadors and their important work of environmental education and inspiration.

This Give to the Max Day and year-end giving season, we invite you to join us in celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary, our National Bird, and the Ambassadors’ work with a gift of $2.50, $25, $250, or $2,500 before December 31, 2026.

OUR GOAL IS TO RAISE $25,000!

What Does Your Gift Support?

At the National Eagle Center we are honored and privileged to provide world-class care to our four permanently injured Bald Eagle Ambassadors and resident Red-tailed Hawk and American Kestrel. Additionally, we

• Provide daily live eagle programs to guests from around the world

• Host premium field trips, habitat tours and Behind the Scenes experiences

• Engage in traveling outreach with live Bald Eagles to schools, nature centers, public libraries, civic events, and more across the Upper Midwest

• Engage in special live Bald Eagle outreach for veterans receiving treatment at the VA Hospital in St. Paul, MN

• Provide complimentary admission to the Center for veterans year-round, and active-duty military families during the summer as a Blue Star Museum

Join with us as celebrate this important year and this iconic bird - our National Bird - the Bald Eagle! Your gift will help continue the work of an important mission that truly touches lives. 

THANK YOU!