Sonora resident Kari Hornberger points to an owl in a tree at the Dangberg Historic Home Ranch on Saturday during Eagles and Agriculture.
Photo by Sarah Drinkwine.
Thirty-year Carson City residents Daren and Cindy Yadon celebrated their anniversary and birthdays exploring the Carson Valley during Eagles and Agriculture on Saturday.
“It’s been a great experience learning all the history of the Valley, even though we have lived here for 30 years, it’s nice to learn about the area we live in,” said Cindy.
The Yadon’s enjoyed the falcon dinner Friday and spent the weekend on tours exploring the barns and region’s unique wildlife and hidden gems.
“It’s been an exciting experience, so much to see and learn about,” said Cindy. “I highly recommend it.”
Around 370 people participated in the 2025 Eagles and Agriculture this year, Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Alicia Main said on Monday.
There were some concerns about the weather early on, but both Saturday and Sunday dawned sunny but cool.
Since 2001, The Carson Valley Chamber of Commerce has put on the event to showcase the Valley’s wide open spaces, birds and wildlife and how they play a crucial role in the agriculture that sustains the area, while providing the chance to spot eagles and other birds of prey.
Main said over the years the event has attracted an equal number of locals and out of towners who take advantage of the event and getting to know the community in a way they have never experienced before.
The event is hosted annually in February, when birds of prey are attracted to the newborn calves throughout the Valley.
Visitors learned that the annual calving season provides nutrients for eagles and other wildlife, who in turn keep animal populations strong by killing the week, old, and slower animals.
On wetlands and farmland tours, attendees learned of the Carson Valley’s reliance on the Carson River for irrigation, allowing for large-scale hay production, cattle ranching, and other agriculture activities.
The four-day event starts with a reception showcasing local artists and photographers, and live birds of prey followed by a three days of tours through wetlands, ranches, and barns, as well as photography workshops offered by local professionals.
“It’s a beautiful Valley, and a great event to draw people in to learn more about it,” said Eagles and Agriculture volunteer Mike Olsen.