George Archibald, Ph.D., co-founder of the International Crane Foundation in Baraboo, Wis., is one of five finalists for the inaugural Award for Conservation Excellence (ACE) presented by the Banovich Wildscapes Foundation and sponsored by Cabela’s Outdoor Fund, the Cabela Family Foundation and Bass Pro Shops.
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Ribbons in the Sky
Rare sighting of Endangered Whooping Cranes inspires awe and gratitude.
New interpretive panels in Whooping Crane exhibit
If you visited our Whooping Crane exhibit this fall did you notice the new interpretive panels mounted around the exhibit mural?
Whooping Cranes are back!
If you look closely, you may see a Whooping Crane among the thousands of Sandhill Cranes that are migrating south this month across the United States.
Conservation heroes: together, we accomplish great things
Together, we accomplish great things. You are our conservation heroes, and we thank you!
Tracking the movements of Blue Cranes in the Western Cape, South Africa
The Western Cape of South Africa is home to more than half of the world’s population of Vulnerable Blue Cranes. It is, therefore, a priority to ensure that we effectively protect this population.
Whooping Crane fall migration has begun
The fall migration of the last-remaining wild Whooping Crane flock has started! Whooping Crane fall migration has begun! As they migrate south from Canada, the Whooping Cranes stop at critical wetlands, such as the Quivira National Wildlife Refuge in central Kansas, where they rest and refuel for the remainder of their flight.
Announcing new range maps for all 15 crane species
Building upon decades of research, we have created current range maps for the 15 species of crane on behalf of the IUCN Species Survival Commission Crane Specialist Group. The maps represent the combined knowledge of experts throughout each species’ range.
Thanks to donations, Texas program rebuilding begins!
To all of you who answered our call for help following the Hurricane Harvey devastation of our International Crane Foundation Rockport, Texas, office – We thank you!
One Helps One program celebrates 20 years
The One Helps One program was initiated by the International Crane Foundation and Cao Hai National Nature Reserve in 1998, with the goal of helping local children with basic education.