In 1973, inspired by the elegance and plight of cranes, George Archibald co-founded a global center for crane conservation, the International Crane Foundation.
Category: Newsroom
Endangered Whooping Crane Hatches!
The International Crane Foundation has announced the first Whooping Crane hatch of the season at its headquarters in Baraboo, Wisconsin.
Congratulations to City of Baraboo on Bird City Designation
The International Crane Foundation congratulates the city of Baraboo on the dedication of their first-ever arboretum and announcement of their designation as a Bird City.
A Future for Sandhill Cranes in the Columbia River Lowlands
On March 25, 2016 an important step was made for the protection of an important Sandhill Crane wintering and staging area in the Columbia River lowlands.
Disney Conservation Fund Commits to “Reverse the Decline” of Siberian Cranes
In honor of its 20th anniversary, the Disney Conservation Fund today announced a targeted philanthropic strategy to help protect the planet by collaborating with leading nonprofit organizations to help threatened wildlife and inspire a lifelong love for nature in young people.
In Search of Crane Counters!
The International Crane Foundation is seeking volunteers to participate in the 41st Annual Midwest Crane Count. More than 2,000 volunteers participate in the annual spring crane survey as cranes flock back to the Midwest from their southern wintering grounds.
Twin Treasures: Wetland and Grassland Celebration in South Africa
In February we gathered to celebrate our annual Twin Treasures Day in the Highveld area of Wakkerstroom, South Africa.
Using Citizen Science to Study Changes in Sandhill Crane Distribution
A century ago, Sandhill Cranes nearly disappeared from the eastern half of the United States, leading writer and ecologist Aldo Leopold to lament the great loss of the cranes in Wisconsin marshes.
Pre-trial Hearing Appoaches for Whooping Crane Shooter
As the pre-trial hearing date approaches for the accused poacher of two Endangered Whooping Cranes, we are continuing to make the case that in order to deter future shootings, the shooter must be prosecuted vigorously.
Twelve Million Seeds
I arrived at the International Crane Foundation for my internship with the Field Ecology Department in late February 2015, after graduating from the University of Southampton (UK) in the previous year.