International Crane Foundation

 Baraboo     Wisconsin

http://www.savingcranes.org     << Visit Website

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Among the people captivated by the beauty and mystique of cranes were two Cornell University graduate students - George Archibald and Ron Sauey - who were investigating crane behavior and ecology. Realizing that cranes were under intense pressure from the world's rapidly expanding human population; they decided to establish an organization dedicated to the study and preservation of cranes. In 1973, they founded the International Crane Foundation on the horse farm owned by Sauey's parents just north of Baraboo, Wisconsin.

International Crane Foundation Volunteer Information

Inspire a Global Community!
The International Crane Foundation is recognized as the world center for the preservation of cranes and their wetland and grassland homes. Volunteers gain rewarding experiences, unparalleled opportunities for actively working with endangered species, and the satisfaction of helping one of the world's most threatened families of birds. Some work is not appropriate for children, but some tasks may be available for family groups or parent/child combinations.

You can help protect these magnificent birds by volunteering in one of the following program areas.

Volunteer Naturalist
Education is the key to protecting cranes and other wildlife. Share the story of cranes with some of ICF's 30,000 annual visitors! Meet fascinating people from around the world and your own backyard while sharpening your public speaking skills. April - October.
Seed Collecting
Each year, we plant hundreds of pounds of native Wisconsin wildflower and grass seed in our restoration areas. Help us fill our quotas by joining the ICF Field Ecology Department on their seed collecting excursions. Destinations include some of the area's most beautiful natural areas, including the ICF prairie! Individuals or groups are welcome to participate. July - October.
Prairie Restoration
Protect ICF's natural communities! Keep those nasty exotics in check by cutting or pulling invasive vegetation or conducting prescribed burns at the ICF site. March - November.
Site Management
Help maintain ICF's pleasant atmosphere by planting and tending flowers, picking up litter, and helping staff with a wide variety of maintenance and repair tasks. Appropriate for groups or individuals.

Crane Care
Join our aviculture staff on their daily routine of tending to our captive crane flock. Excellent chance to work closely with adult cranes. Only individuals capable of strenuous work and able to make a regular commitment will be considered.

International Crane Foundation Donation Information

Donations from caring people like you enable ICF to work around the globe to protect the beautiful cranes of the world and the fragile ecosystems on which they depend. Your gift continues the dream of ICF co-founders George Archibald and Ron Sauey

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