Celebration of Cranes

Register Today for Celebration of Cranes

Witness one of nature’s wonders as Sandhill Cranes and critically-endangered Whooping Cranes migrate through central Kansas this November. Experience the incredible beauty of this ancient migration, and learn more about how the Quivira National Wildlife Refuge provides a crucial inland salt marsh and stopover point for these birds.

Meet guest speakers, Dr. Medhavi Ambardar, Dr. James Carpenter, and Brandon Case and learn more about AOK's Advocacy, Conservation, and Education Initiatives. A limited number of guided tour van seats will be available for purchase.

Your Event Registration Will Include:

• Self-Guided Birding Tour Materials for Quivira NWR

• Admission to Saturday Speaker Sessions at Sterling College's Thompson Hall

• Saturday Lunch at Sterling College

Seats in a Guided Tour Van are Available on a Limited Basis for an Additional Fee.

Event Registration Check-In and Speaking Sessions at Sterling College

125 W Cooper Ave, Sterling, Kansas 67579

Special Thanks to Our Celebration of Cranes Sponsors

Voice of Conservation Sponsor

Watershed Champion Sponsor

Lynda L. Brothers

Friend of Whooping Cranes Sponsors

Royce Guhr | Susan K. Reimer

Celebration of Cranes | Registration Fee Schedule

BEST DEAL! Early-Bird Registration (8/01/24 through 10/01/24):

• $20 for Adult Registration
• $10 for Children and Teen Registration
• A limited number of seats in Guided Bird-Watching Vans are available for $25 per person (Adults and Youth). Subject to availability.

Discounted Registration (10/02/24 through 10/18/24):

• $25 for Adult Registration
• $11 for Children and Teen Registration
• A limited number of seats in Guided Bird-Watching Vans are available for $25 per person (Adults and Youth). Subject to availability.

Full-price Registration (Until 10/19/24 through 11/02/24):

• $35 for Adult Registration
• $12 for Children and Teen Registration
• A limited number of seats in Guided Bird-Watching Vans are available for $25 per person (Adults and Youth). Subject to availability.
• Please Note: Special Meal Requests May Not Be Accommodated Due to Our Catering Timeline. 

Celebration of Cranes Event Schedule

Friday, November 01, 2024 

• Afternoon/Evening Tours From 3:00pm - 7:30PM

Saturday, November 02, 2024 

• Morning Tours From 6:30AM - 11:00AM
• Lunch at 11:30AM at Sterling College
• Guest Speakers From Noon - 2:45PM at Sterling College's Thompson Hall
• Afternoon/Evening Tours From 3:00PM - 7:30PM

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