Guided Whooping Crane Walks at Horicon Marsh

Whooper Wednesdays Talks

Join our Whooping Crane research and outreach team for our Whooper Wednesday Talks from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Crane Discovery Center on Wednesdays beginning May 28 through Sept. 3.

Workshop: Learn the Art of Haiku and Hope with Author Maggie Dewane

Join author Maggie Dewane and the International Crane Foundation to explore the art of haiku and learn how to write your own!

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.

Midwest Crane Chats

The 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

Crane 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.

Good Neighbor Day

A 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!