The popular Arlington-Stillaguamish Eagle Festival will take place in and around Arlington on Saturday, Feb. 4, with guided tours of the Port Susan Bay Preserve, the city's new wetland system and eagle trail, and the Lower Pilchuck Reserve. But not all the events require hiking boots and binoculars.

The annual Eagle Photography and Nature Art Show, sponsored by the Arlington Arts Council and the City of Arlington as part of the festival, is also set for the first Saturday in February, and entries are being solicited for the local exhibition.

Photos submitted for the eagle photography contest will be featured in the art show, which also includes nature art in all media. Along with a $100 cash prize, the winning eagle photograph may be displayed on the city's website, featured in the city newsletter, and used in promotion of future Eagle Festivals. The contest is open to photographers of all skill levels who are Snohomish County residents.

The Arts Council is also seeking nature art to be displayed at the art show during the Eagle Festival. Artists are encouraged to submit up to five pieces of art depicting nature. A Best of Show award of $100 will be presented to the People's Choice winner. Youth up to 18 are encouraged to submit two works in the youth art category.

To enter the show, download application forms and additional information at http://arlingtonwa.gov/eaglefest or call 360-403-3448. The fee to enter is $5 per piece (limit one eagle photo per person) and submissions must be delivered on Friday, Feb. 3, between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.

The art show, housed at Magnolia Hall, 225 E. Third Street in downtown Arlington, opens Friday evening with an Artist Reception and Wine Tasting from 5 to 8 p.m. The show is free and open to all from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 4.

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