The University of Wisconsin-River Falls University Theatre is presenting the play Ancient Wings: A Crane's Story May 2-4. The story follows the parallel lives of a young girl, her grandmother, and a Sandhill Crane. Puppets, along with dancers, help tell their stories.

The University of Wisconsin-River Falls University Theatre is presenting the play Ancient Wings: A Crane's Story May 2-4. The story follows the parallel lives of a young girl, her grandmother, and a Sandhill Crane. Puppets, along with dancers, help tell their stories.

Join Mirror Lake and ICF Naturalists on a 90-minute hike observing birds, plants and animals as they get ready for spring. To participate meet at Mirror Lake State Park (Baraboo, WI) at the Echo Rock trail head at 8:00 am.

The University of Wisconsin-River Falls University Theatre is presenting the play Ancient Wings: A Crane's Story May 2-4. The story follows the parallel lives of a young girl, her grandmother, and a Sandhill Crane. Puppets, along with dancers, help tell their stories.

Let’s celebrate ICF’s 40th anniversary in true birder fashion with our 25th annual Bird-a-thon! Grab your gear, family, and friends and have fun searching for those elusive birds you seem to hear but never see. Choose one 24-hour period between April 1st and June 30th to bird for as long or as short as you wish. Our most dedicated bird watchers and fund raisers will be eligible to win prizes generously donated by Eagle Optics. Learn more and download Bird-a-thon packet.

The Kachemak Bay Shorebird Festival will be held May 9-12, 2013 in Homer, AK. Learn more and view the schedule of events.

The Kachemak Bay Shorebird Festival will be held May 9-12, 2013 in Homer, AK. Learn more and view the schedule of events.

The Kachemak Bay Shorebird Festival will be held May 9-12, 2013 in Homer, AK. Learn more and view the schedule of events.

Celebrate International Migratory Bird Day with ICF and the Henry Vilas Zoo in Madison, Wis. (8:00 am to 4:00 pm)! Meet ICF staff, participate in migration activities, and learn more about our global conservation programs.

Join ICF Co-founder Dr. George Archibald for his presentation "Great Wetlands of the World and their Cranes" at the Horicon National Wildlife Refuge on May 11, 2013 from 1:15-2:30 pm. The presentation is part of the Horicon Marsh Bird Festival running May 10-13th. Learn more and view the festival's schedule of events. 

The Kachemak Bay Shorebird Festival will be held May 9-12, 2013 in Homer, AK. Learn more and view the schedule of events.

Celebrate Mother's Day with free admission to ICF for all moms! Special tours, art and crafts, and door prizes!

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Join ICF Research Associate Gary Ivey for his presentation "Sandhill Cranes of the Pacific Flyway" on May 17, 2013 during the Ladd Marsh Bird Festival (May 17-19). The presentation will be held at the Blue Mountain Conference Center (404 12th St, La Grande, OR) and will begin at 7:30 pm. Learn more about the festival and view the full schedule of events.

Celebrate Endangered Species Day at ICF with special tours, arts and crafts activities, and door
prizes!

Join ICF at the Aldo Leopold Foundation's annual Family Day (12:00 to 4:00 pm). The free event is held at the Aldo Leopold Legacy Center in Baraboo, Wis. and features hands-on activities for kids and families, including hikes, live reptiles, hay rides, watercolor painting and more!

Join us for an online chat with ICF Senior Aviculturist and Chick Rearing Supervisor Marianne Wellington to learn how we care for our Whooping Crane chicks (our Crane Chick Cam will be live if we have newly hatched chicks that are ready for their premiere). Click here to join our live chats and view the full schedule.