Events

State of the River Symposium
Oct 9, 2025 @ 5:30 PM – 7:30 PMSpend an evening with us at the annual State of the River symposium sponsored by the Bayou Vermilion Preservation Association on Thursday, Oct. 9 in Lafayette, Louisiana!

Wild Things 2025!
Oct 11, 2025 @ 10 AM – 4 PMStop by our exhibit at the Big Branch National Wildlife Refuge in Lacombe, Louisiana, on Oct. 11 to learn how you can help protect Louisiana’s Whooping Cranes.

Midwest Crane Chats
Oct 14 – 17, 2025The International Crane Foundation is spreading its wings and heading your way with a series of free, informative Crane Chats near you. You’ll meet fellow crane enthusiasts and learn about cranes in your backyard, as well as find out about connections to crane conservation worldwide. Join us for a presentation and Q&A with our North American crane expert Anne Lacy.

Presentation by Dr. George Archibald: Crane Migrations—Securing Critical Stopovers Across Political Borders
Oct 15, 2025 @ 6:30 PM – 7:30 PMCrane migrations cross some of the most challenging political borders in Central Asia, Eastern Europe, and Africa, along with the Demilitarized Zone between the Koreas. Dr. Archibald has always used the charisma of cranes to help unite people from diverse cultures and countries to work together to preserve habitats necessary for the survival of both cranes and people.

Rougarou Fest
Oct 18, 2025 @ 10 AM – 5 PMJoin us at the Rougarou Fest in Houma, Louisiana, on Oct. 18 to learn how you can help protect Louisiana’s Whooping Cranes!

Cranes in the North Star State
Oct 21 – 23, 2025Join the International Crane Foundation in Minnesota from Oct. 21 to 23 for a series of special events during the spectacular Sandhill Crane migration. Come celebrate the season with cranes and conservation!

Cullinan Park Conservancy’s Picnic in the Park
Oct 23, 2025 @ 11:30 AM – 1 PMOur Co-Founder Dr. George Archibald is the keynote speaker for the Cullinan Park Conservancy’s annual Picnic in the Park! The even begins at 11:30 a.m. at the Sweetwater Country Club in Sugarland, Texas.

Good Neighbor Day
Oct 25, 2025 @ 9 AM – 5 PMA non-perishable donation for our local food pantry is your ticket to the Crane Discovery Center at our headquarters on Saturday, Oct. 25, to celebrate Good Neighbor Day!

Halloween Art and Nature Festival
Oct 25, 2025 @ 10 AM – 5 PMLearn how you can help protect Louisiana’s Whooping Cranes while celebrating Halloween and Louisiana’s special natural surroundings through art, music, food and science at Atelier de la Nature, a 25-acre nature reserve and eco-educational campus in Arnaudville, Louisiana.
No results found.
Adjust the filters and try again.