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.
Category: Travels with George
Wattled Crane Discovery in Ethiopia
“Congratulations. I am totally thrilled that you found such a substantial population of Wattled Cranes.” ~ George
Travels with George: The Tale of Two Cranes
The year 2016 marked the fledging of two memorable wild cranes – a Whooping Crane in Louisiana and an Eastern Sarus Crane in Buriram, Thailand.
A Life With Cranes
Finally, the stories of George Archibald in print! The International Crane Foundation is delighted to announce the publication of George Archibald’s new book of collected stories, My Life with Cranes.
A Tribute to Terry and Mary Kohler
We are deeply saddened by the recent loss of our friend Terry Kohler. For the past three decades Terry was a major supporter of the International Crane Foundation and cranes, including lead support for our efforts to save Whooping Cranes in Wisconsin and Texas and Siberian Cranes in East Asia.
Travels with George: Connecting the Birthplace of Buddha with Sarus Crane Conservation
In 1989, when International Crane Foundation staff first visited Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha on the lowlands of Nepal, we recognized the significance of the three-square-mile site rich with natural habitats and breeding pairs of Sarus Cranes – the religious harmony at Lumbini was reflected by a natural harmony.
Travels with George: Sharing Experiences from Sarus and Whooping Crane Reintroductions
Many decades ago there were non-migratory Sarus Cranes in Thailand and non-migratory Whooping Cranes in Louisiana. Both populations were lost. Since 2011, captive breeding programs in the two countries have each provided 12-15 birds annually for releases back into the wild.
Travels with George: Inspiring Crane Conservation in China
The International Crane Foundation, as a world center for cranes, provides extraordinary learning opportunities as well as inspiration for conservationists from around the world. We’ve been delighted to host several significant visits from China, Thailand, and Nepal this year.
Travels with George: Hope for the Siberian Crane in Russia
This August, International Crane Foundation volunteer Jamie Gamble and I visited Russia for eight days on a mission to help the Critically Endangered Siberian Crane.
Dr. George Archibald Receives Prestigious Conservation Leadership Award
Dr. George Archibald, Co-Founder and Senior Conservationist of the International Crane Foundation, was honored for his lifelong dedication to cranes and their habitats by the Chicago Zoological Society. Dr. Archibald received the prestigious George B. Rabb Conservation Medal during the 12th annual Conservation Leadership Awards Dinner on September 30.