Guided Whooping Crane Walks at Horicon Marsh

Annual Midwest Crane Count

This year’s Annual Midwest Crane Count is Saturday, April 12, from 5:30 to 7:30 a.m. CT.

Crane Discovery Center Opening Day

Visit the Crane Discovery Center to learn about the world’s cranes – we are the only place in the world with all 15 species – walk the nature trails, and browse our popular gift shop. We are open daily from May 1 through Oct. 31, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Celebrate Mother’s Day at the Crane Discovery Center

Mom’s get in free to the Crane Discovery Center at our headquarters on Sunday, May 11 in celebration of Mother’s Day!

Celebrate Father’s Day at the Crane Discovery Center

ads get in free to the Crane Discovery Center at our headquarters on Sunday, June 15 in celebration of Father’s Day!

An Evening with the Cranes

Save the date for Saturday, June 21, from 4 to 7 p.m. for An Evening with the Cranes at our global headquarters in Baraboo, Wisconsin.

Cranes of the World Celebration

Fun for the entire family! Save the date for our annual Cranes of the World Celebration on Saturday, Aug. 2, at our headquarters.

Yampa Valley Crane Festival

The 14th annual Yampa Valley Crane Festival will be held from Aug. 28 – 31, 2025, in Steamboat Springs, Hayden, and Craig, Colorado.

Member Appreciation Day

Members matter! Save the date for our annual Member Appreciation Day on Saturday, Sept. 27.