Osprey Cruise
Saturday, July 11, 2026 (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM) (PDT)
Description
Speaker List
1. Jim Ekins: emcee, University of Idaho Extension, Emcee
2. Janie Veltkamp: presenter, Birds of Prey NW
3. Cheyenne Beach: presenter, Cd’A Tribe, Waterfowl Ecology
4. Rebecca Stevens: presenter, CDA Tribe, Natural Resources Dept., Restoration Coordinator
5. Jamie Brunner: presenter, Idaho Dept. of Environmental Quality
9:00 AM | Departure, announcements from the captain, Welcome and Introduction from Jim
9:15 AM | Janie Veltkamp to discuss ospreys: habitat, feeding, nesting, rearing, etc.
9:45 AM | Cheyenne Beach to discuss waterfowl that live or migrate to/through the lake
10:00 AM | Rebecca Stevens to discuss tribal efforts to protect lake Coeur d’Alene and tributaries.
10:15 AM | Jamie Brunner to discuss water quality efforts by Idaho DEQ and Love our Lake Week.
10:30 AM | Closing Remarks
10:35 AM | Quiet cruising back to dock and any remaining Q&A
- $60 Family Pass (5 or more)
- $25 Adult Ticket (13 & older)
- $20 Senior/Student Ticket
- $0 Child Ticket (12 & under)
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