For more than 40 years, many organizations and agencies have been working to bring back the Whooping Crane. Today, their majestic presence and unique haunting call are slowly re-emerging on the landscape – including eastern Kentucky.
Category: Global Headquarters
Celebrate the Cranes of the World August 5
The International Crane Foundation will celebrate its annual Cranes of the World Festival Saturday, August 5, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at its global headquarters in Baraboo, Wisconsin.
Poetry in the Prairie People’s Choice Awards – Winners Announced!
Nearly 150 poetry lovers voted for their favorite Poetry in the Prairie submissions, and our People’s Choice Award winners are…
Former International Crane Foundation Intern Now Successful Partner
An important part of our mission is to identify and train leaders among a broad spectrum of people, from promising young scientists and conservationists to the land owners and decision makers who influence crane survival in key places.
Join us for our North American Cranes Festival
The International Crane Foundation is holding the North American Cranes Festival on Saturday, July 1, to celebrate the two species of cranes that call North America their home, Sandhill Cranes and Whooping Cranes.
Meet Opal – Our New Hooded Crane Chick!
Did you know that when you visit the International Crane Foundation’s headquarters you are part of a coordinated effort to safeguard cranes through captive breeding?
Enriching the Lives of Our Captive Cranes
Meet Razz-a-ma-tazz, a Brolga, who is enjoying an enrichment activity – fresh salad greens – offered by our aviculture staff at the International Crane Foundation.
Partnership with Hill-Dale Veterinary Clinic a Win for Cranes
With many of our captive cranes getting older, our veterinary staff is learning new techniques to care for our aging population.
A Lasting Legacy for our Sarus Cranes
It was love at first sight when our Sarus Crane pair, Chandini and Majnu, were introduced over a decade ago.
Honoring Rob Horwich – Pioneer in Costume Rearing
We are deeply saddened to share the news that Dr. Rob Horwich has passed away. Rob lead pioneering work for the International Crane Foundation in crane behavior and captive rearing, and was responsible for developing the costume-rearing technique that has become the hallmark of our Whooping Crane reintroduction efforts.