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: Sub-saharan Africa
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.
From Captivity to the Wild: The Grey Crowned Crane Project in Rwanda
In December, I was honored to travel to Rwanda to lend veterinary equipment and assistance to the effort to return captive Grey Crowned Cranes to the wild.
Saving Cranes and the Amazing Places They Need to Survive
Cranes depend on some of the most amazing places on earth. But what does it mean to “save” these vital places?
How the Crane Got Its Crown
During recent visits to local schools in Kipsaina and surrounding communities in western Kenya, Maurice shared the story of “How the Crane Got Its Crown” with School Conservation Club students, using gold crown props and having students act as the different animals.
Comprehensive Plan to Protect Endangered Grey Crowned Cranes Adopted
An International Species Action Plan for the Conservation of the Grey Crowned Crane has officially passed. The plan addresses the fact that Grey Crowned Cranes have undergone a long-term large scale population decline of up to 80% over the past 45 years, making it the fastest declining crane species in the world.
Uganda Finalizes Grey Crowned Crane Species Action Plan
We received an email from Jimmy Muheebwa, Uganda Crane and Wetland Conservation Program Manager, about a recent milestone in his country for the protection of the Endangered Grey Crowned Crane. By working together, the government and conservationists in Uganda are committing to reducing threats to the species, with the ultimate goal of preserving Grey Crowned Cranes for generations to come.
Travel to Uganda and Rwanda
International Crane Foundation President and CEO, Dr. Richard Beilfuss, invites you to join him on a journey to Rwanda and Uganda in May 2016. Expect to see elephants, lions, hippos, chimpanzees, and mountain gorillas, along with many of the nearly 1,000 species of birds in the region, including Grey Crowned Cranes!
International Crane Foundation Receives Disney Conservation Grant
The International Crane Foundation has been awarded a $20,000 grant from the Disney Conservation Fund. The conservation grant recognizes the International Crane Foundation’s efforts to protect Wattled and Grey Crowned Cranes on Zambia’s Liuwa Plain, while building the capacity of local park scouts and community members to conserve these precious natural resources.
Global Staff Flock to International Crane Foundation Headquarters
In late June, the “International” in our title takes on even more meaning as over a dozen of our global staff members converge on our headquarters in Baraboo, Wisconsin for our inaugural Global Staff Retreat.