Calendar of Events
Natural Heritage Series -
These monthly hands-on nature workshops will give participants in-depth
looks at many of nature’s underappreciated marvels. The series is open to
people sixteen years and older unless otherwise stated and registration is
required. Here’s a look at our upcoming schedule:
All about Cranes
February 23 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Each
spring, over a half million Sandhill Cranes congregate on the Platte River
in one of the world’s greatest migration spectacles. Along with these
majestic birds, tens-of-thousands of bird watchers from all over the world
flock to Audubon’s Rowe Sanctuary to see and hear this astounding
migration display.
Would you like to learn more about these birds and why people come to see
them? Then join us, February 23rd from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
for All About Cranes. We will discuss crane biology and behavior, and
take walks to our viewing blinds. Cost is $35 per person. Lunch will be
provided. Please be prepared for the weather.
Please register by
February 20th or for more information, contact Keanna at
308-468-5282.
Other workshops/events
Crane Season Training
March 1 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Would you like to be part of Rowe Sanctuary’s professional volunteer team
that makes Crane Season successful? Well here is your chance!
Rowe
has volunteer opportunities galore for dedicated, sincere individuals that
care about cranes, the
Platte
River
and Nebraska. Whether it’s being a guide for our field trips to see the
cranes, greeting visitors, taking reservations, assisting with educational
programs, or doing maintenance we have a job for you.
Anyone considering volunteering is strongly urged to attend this
workshop. It is designed to introduce you to Rowe Sanctuary, the sandhill
cranes, the different volunteer opportunities, and how we conduct Crane
Season.
For
more information or to register, please call Keanna or Tony at 308-468-5282. Charge for
this workshop is $15 to cover the cost of materials, an official name tag
and lunch. We ask those taking this workshop to volunteer 20 hours for
Rowe over the calendar year.
The 38th Annual Rivers
& Wildlife Celebration
March 14-16
Gather with wildlife
enthusiasts from around the world to celebrate the annual migration of
500,000 sandhill cranes and millions of waterfowl through central
Nebraska. This 38th annual conference is open to anyone
interested in experiencing one of the greatest wildlife spectacles on
Earth and learning more about the natural world in a friendly and informal
atmosphere. Click
here for more
information.
Annual Crane Watchers'
Breakfast
March 15 7:30
a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
The Gibbon Chamber of
Commerce will host its Third Annual Crane Watchers’ Breakfast. The
gourmet breakfast will be held at the American Legion located at 1029
Court Street in Gibbon. Everyone is invited. Free will offering accepted
with proceeds going to the Chamber.
For more information
about the Crane Watcher’s Breakfast and art contest, please contact Sue
Tilleman at 308-224-9709.
Annual Family Crane
Carnival
March 29 & 30
10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
The Family Crane Carnival
is a great way to learn about sandhill cranes with your family in a fun,
inviting atmosphere. Highlighted activities include: Crane Jep-Birdie;
Bird Bingo; Crane Dancing Lessons; walk and talk with Candi Crane; have
lunch at the Crane Café; Face Painting, Crane Photo Wall, and many more
fun, educational activities. This event is free to the public, but
donations are appreciated.
Everything You NEVER
Learned About Cranes
March 8 - April 6
Daily at 2:00 p.m.
The educational program
is for anyone who wants to increase their knowledge of sandhill cranes,
but it is especially appropriate for those who are not able to join one of
our field trips to view the cranes.
Cost of the program is
$3.00 per person. There is no charge for children four years and younger.
Lunches available from
the Gibbon American Legion Bradley Buck Post #310
Every weekend starting March 8 - March 30 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Lunches are $6.00
(additional sandwich or soup for $1.50)
-BBQ pork sandwich, hot dog, vegetarian chili
-All lunches come with chips, cookie/brownie, and
coffee/tea/lemonade
