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Category: Notes from the President
Notes from the President – Committing to Lasting Change
At the International Crane Foundation, we understand that our social and environmental needs are inextricably bound together.
Notes from the President – We are stronger than ever, together
Our world is reopening with a confusing mix of caution and a rush to a “new normal,” compounded by long-standing racial and economic disparities that are exploding on our streets in protest as I write.
Notes from the President – Helping Cranes, Helping People
I am so profoundly grateful to our crane custodians and other volunteers worldwide. I am also deeply humbled by their commitment.
Notes from the President – From the Field webinars providing conservation inspiration
I am really enjoying our From the Field webinars these past few weeks, a great way to keep in touch with our team around the world during this long period of home-sequester.
Notes from the President – Cranes, Climate Change and the COVID Crisis
At the International Crane Foundation, we have long focused on cranes as modern-day “canaries in the coal mine,” raising awareness about the impacts of climate change on this family of cherished, endangered birds and the wonderful, wild places they (and all of us) need.
Notes from the President – Let’s Work Together to End Illegal Wildlife Trade
The COVID-19 crisis is now raising a powerful new global awareness: our lives may depend on stopping illegal trade.
Notes from the President – Bird watching from home
We are bird watching from home in record numbers these days, monitoring our feeders like never before, cheering the return of spring migrants. Globally, the relationship between cranes and feeding stations is an important but very complicated conservation story (and people story).
Notes from the President – Cranes Bring Us Together
One of the things I most love about the world of crane conservation is the way cranes bring us all together for international goodwill and collaboration.
Notes from the President – Keeping our staff and partners safe during COVID-19
About a week ago, I wrote to share with you the steps we are taking to keep people safe, stop the spread of the virus, and continue caring for our cranes. For me, and I’m sure you, too, last week feels like a lifetime ago as we adapt to ever-changing and challenging circumstances.