News - Wilder Creek Conservation Club

Speaker/DNR Officer

Department of Natural Resources officer, Elliot Worel, updated members on DNR laws and practices at the April 17 meeting.

Officer Elliot Worel, retired Army officer and former Black Hawk helicopter pilot, spoke to the members about DNR issues and answered questions. Members asked about deer encroaching into the city and practices to control those populations. Living with and managing the coyote packs opened another discussion. Members residing on area lakes gathered information about water patrol activities. Officer Worel indicated that these patrols would increase as the summer months approach.

Coincidentally, Officer Worel and his family joined Wilder Creek Conservation Club prior to his invitation to speak. The officer grew up participating in outdoor activities with his father and hopes to share those experiences with his family at Wilder Creek.

Welcome and thank you, Officer Worel!

Wilder Creek Hosts “What’s Brewing”

**Tables ready for “What’s Brewing” guests**

**Chambe**r **members learn about Wilder Creek’s past and future.**

Choose Marshall Members enjoy “What’s Brewing” monthly to network and keep up on local happenings.

**Choose Marshall’s Patty Williams, MC for “What’s Brewing**“

Marshall’s Pastrami Joe’s served breakfast items, soon to be available.

Eagle Family at Wilder Creek/Fledglings Take Flight

Eagles enjoying Wilder Creek habitat…The eagle pair arrived in Spring 2022. The pair returned this year to build a nest. They produced two eaglets and fed them from area sources available at Wilder Creek and seemingly Lyon Lake. One member reported seeing a parent carrying a fairly large fish to the eaglets.

Little Known Fact:

Why do eagles put thorns in their nest?

Eleanor Roosevelt, Eagles' Nests, and Comfort Zones ...

As the baby eaglets grow, space gets smaller. In their reluctance to leave, Mother Eagle begins to remove the soft filler. The eaglets cry as thorns poke and prod them as they try to get comfortable in the nest. Mother Eagle continues to remove the soft filler until all that is left is a nest of thorns. Google Post: Nov 11, 2015

For more information about eagles:

https://www.eagles.org/what-we-do/educate/learn-about-eagles/bald-eagle-nests/