Celebrate 37 years of crane and wetland conservation at ICF!
ICF’s 37th Anniversary festivities will kick off on Friday, September 24 with a theatrical performance benefiting ICF and the historic Al. Ringling Theatre in downtown Baraboo. Saturday’s festivities will be at our worldwide headquarters on Shady Lane Road, Baraboo and conclude in the evening with the Annual Member Banquet at Ho-Chunk Casino Hotel and Convention Center.
Friday, September 24
6:30 pm: Social Hour: Cash Bar. Enjoy the Al. Ringling Theater and Art Gallery prior to the performance.
7:30 pm: Heather Henson's Panther and Crane Benefit Performance
Henson's theatrical spectacle uses innovative puppets, dancers, kites and colored lights to tell the story of the endangered Whooping Crane, Florida panther and the urgent need to preserve freshwater ecosystems.
Heather Henson is the daughter of Jim Henson, creator of The Muppets and the leading source behind Sesame Street. Ms. Henson produces the annual Orlando Puppet Festival and she curates and distributes the Handmade Puppet Dreams film series.
For advance tickets, call the Al. Ringling Theatre: 608-356-8864 or email:
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Saturday, September 25 - Cranes of the World Festival
9:00-10:00: Birding Hike.
9:00-5:00: Conservation field staff will be stationed throughout exhibit areas to talk about ICF's work around the world to protect cranes and priority freshwater ecosystems.
9:00-3:00: FOR MEMBERS ONLY! Guided tours of Crane City, ICF's Breeding Center. Enjoy this once-a-year opportunity made available only to current members! Space is limited, advance registration recommended!
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10:00, 12:00 and 2:00: Experience renowned wildlife humorist David Stokes. Described as Jack Hanna meeting Robin Williams, David, along with his live animals, songs and stories will delight you in learing about the natural world.
10:00 and 1:00: Cranes of the World guided tours.
10:00-2:00: Meet Heather Henson, creater of Panther and Crane. She will share her enthusiasm for puppetry and conservation while children have the opportunity to create their own puppet!
10:00-2:00: Children/Adult Activities.
11:00 - 1:30: Bag lunches available for purchase.
2:30: Opening Reception for the "George and Tex" Exhibit. George Archibald will tell the fascinating story of his life with "Tex" the female Whooping Crane he danced with to bring into reproductive condition. This exhibit will be housed at ICF through 2011.
3:00: Spirit of Africa tour.
3:30: Prairie Restoration Hike. Jeb Barzen, ICF Director of Field Ecology
4:00-5:00: Learn about birds, people and wetlands in Far East Russia. Field Ecology Classroom.
5:00: GATES CLOSE.
Registration is required for the Annual Member Banquet activities held at the Ho-Chunk Casino Hotel and Conference Center
5:30: Reception (Ho Chunk Casino Hotel and Conference Center) Cash bar Lower Dells Ballroom.
6:30: Welcome Remarks and Dinner
Entree Choices: Prime Rib of Beef – served with au jus and twice baked potato, 2) Filet of Salmon – served with dill hollandaise on a bed of confetti rice, 3) Roasted Breast of Turkey – served with dressing, cranberries, mashed potatoes and gravy, 4) Vegetarian Pasta – served with seasonal vegetables. Dinner includes Spinach Salad with hot bacon dressing, accompanied by fresh rolls and butter, seasonal vegetables, dessert and beverage choices. (If you would like to reserve meals, please call Debra King, 608-356-9462 x 103 or email:
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7:30 Annual Member Meeting
Joseph Branch, Chair, Board of Directors, Rich Beilfuss, President and CEO and George Archibald, Co-Founder and Senior Conservationist
Program: Good Egg Awards followed by a dynamic presentation from ICF Research Scientist, K.S. Gopi Sundar from India.
Accommodations: Ho-Chunk Casino Hotel and Convention Center, S3214 Highway 12, Baraboo, WI.
Guest rooms: $85 (plus tax). Please book under the “ICF Member” block. Upgrade available.
Rate deadline: September 17, 2010.
800-746-2486: http://www.ho-chunk.com/wisconsindells/
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