Legacy of Hope
Saturday, July 18, 2026, 6 p.m.
Keynote speaker: Noted wildlife photographer Michael Forsberg, author of Into Whooperland
Four Seasons Hotel, Chicago
120 East Delaware Place, 312-280-8800
A celebration of International Crane Foundation Co-founder George Archibald’s legacy as we look towards the future for the world’s rarest crane, the Whooping Crane.
Join us for George Archibald’s 80th birthday gala to celebrate his legacy and the future of crane conservation. It took the concerted effort of thousands of people and many public and private organizations to bring the Whooping Crane back from the brink of extinction.
Yet what would that journey have been like without George? His determined optimism encourages us all to work together to save cranes, and to restore and protect the natural world cranes depend on. A Legacy of Hope looks forward to a bright future of continued advocacy, adventure, and inspiration. Join us in Chicago to honor George and our vision for the decades to come.
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Plan Your Evening
Menu
Garden Green Salad and Bread Basket
Heirloom tomatoes, radish, cucumber, beet, toasted almonds, edible flowers, and lemon thyme vinagrette
Mini baguettes, pretzel rolls, and flatbread crisps with butter
Entrée Choice
Miso Braised Beef Short Ribs
Butternut squash puree, French beans, crispy sweet potato, cipollini onion, shiso
Herb Roasted Sustainable Salmon
Creamy lobster fregola, sweet corn, peas, carrots, shaved fennel, tarragon oil
Rosenthal Bowl
Grilled tofu “steak” and broccoli (DF, GV, V, VG)
Hotel
Special rate at the Four Seasons when you book by June 18.
The International Crane Foundation has a limited number of rooms reserved for our guests at $495 per night on July 18. You can reserve a room at this special rate either by calling the hotel directly at 312-280-8800 and asking for the International Crane Foundation dinner rate, or by booking online using our promo code: 260718ICF.
This special rate will be guaranteed for our guests through June 18. After this date, you will be able to book at the hotel’s best available rate. Please see the event FAQ for detailed information on how to book.
