The International Crane Foundation (ICF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the study and conservation of the 15 species of cranes. Founded in 1973, ICF moved to its current 225-acre (91ha) headquarters near Baraboo, Wisconsin, in 1984.
From the beginning, ICF was pledged to a mix of five essential activities: research, education, habitat protection, captive breeding, and reintroduction. ICF tackled the extensive task of captive breeding of cranes, of which little experience or knowledge had previously existed, resulting in a succession of firsts: their hooded and Siberian cranes were the first to produce young in captivity, and young brolgas and black-necked cranes hatched for the first time in North America. The Foundation was also the first to hatch an endangered species from an egg fertilized by cryogenically preserved semen.
Over the past nearly 40 years, ICF has gathered unique collaborations and led effective community-based conservation programs, important research projects, and innovative captive breeding and reintroduction efforts. These efforts have inspired unusual international cooperation – bringing together North and South Koreans, for example – while helping improve livelihoods for people around the world and leading to the protection of millions of acres of wetlands and grasslands on the five continents where cranes live.
Darren and Ben visit ICF’s revamped Baraboo headquarters.
published: 09 Jun 2021
International Crane Foundation (ICF) | Testimonial
published: 23 Apr 2021
International Crane Foundations - June 2024
published: 24 Jun 2024
A Long and Narrow Flyway: The Last Wild Whooping Crane Population
https://www.savingcranes.org/from-field-webinar-series/ Join us for our third From the Field webinar with our Director of North America Programs Liz Smith!
Whooping Cranes are the rarest species of crane in the world, declining to only 16 birds in 1941 in North America. One of the first species registered on the Endanger Species List in 1972, their numbers have increased to over 500 in the last naturally wild population. These cranes migrate 2,500 miles each spring and fall between Wood Buffalo National Park, Canada, and Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, Texas. Their narrow migration corridor is less than 200 miles wide and encompasses three provinces and six states through the Great Plains of North America.
To develop conservation recovery strategies in the migration corridor, many key ...
published: 23 Apr 2020
Moment in Wisconsin: International Crane Foundation Wildlife Center
A moment in Wisconsin at the International Crane Foundation Wildlife Center in Baraboo. See more: https://www.cbs58.com/news/moment-in-wisconsin-international-crane-foundation-wildlife-center
published: 04 Jun 2023
How to Fold an Origami Crane
According to Japanese legend, if you fold 1,000 origami cranes, you will be granted one wish. Make your very own flying origami cranes by following these simple steps.
published: 24 May 2022
International Crane Foundation
published: 02 May 2021
Buzzed Into Madison: The International Crane Foundation
WISC-TV’s exclusive Buzzed Into Madison starring Emmy Fink and the International Crane Foundation. This is the place to see all the cranes of the world up close! Guided & Self-Guided Tours are available at the International Crane Foundation!
https://www.savingcranes.org/from-field-webinar-series/ Join us for our third From the Field webinar with our Director of North America Programs Liz Smith!
Who...
https://www.savingcranes.org/from-field-webinar-series/ Join us for our third From the Field webinar with our Director of North America Programs Liz Smith!
Whooping Cranes are the rarest species of crane in the world, declining to only 16 birds in 1941 in North America. One of the first species registered on the Endanger Species List in 1972, their numbers have increased to over 500 in the last naturally wild population. These cranes migrate 2,500 miles each spring and fall between Wood Buffalo National Park, Canada, and Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, Texas. Their narrow migration corridor is less than 200 miles wide and encompasses three provinces and six states through the Great Plains of North America.
To develop conservation recovery strategies in the migration corridor, many key questions should be addressed: how long does migration take, where do the birds stop each night, how many fly together, what are the hazards and challenges? Join us as we “migrate” with the Whooping Cranes and discover how we can help ensure that this iconic species continues to recover.
https://www.savingcranes.org/from-field-webinar-series/ Join us for our third From the Field webinar with our Director of North America Programs Liz Smith!
Whooping Cranes are the rarest species of crane in the world, declining to only 16 birds in 1941 in North America. One of the first species registered on the Endanger Species List in 1972, their numbers have increased to over 500 in the last naturally wild population. These cranes migrate 2,500 miles each spring and fall between Wood Buffalo National Park, Canada, and Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, Texas. Their narrow migration corridor is less than 200 miles wide and encompasses three provinces and six states through the Great Plains of North America.
To develop conservation recovery strategies in the migration corridor, many key questions should be addressed: how long does migration take, where do the birds stop each night, how many fly together, what are the hazards and challenges? Join us as we “migrate” with the Whooping Cranes and discover how we can help ensure that this iconic species continues to recover.
A moment in Wisconsin at the International Crane Foundation Wildlife Center in Baraboo. See more: https://www.cbs58.com/news/moment-in-wisconsin-international-c...
A moment in Wisconsin at the International Crane Foundation Wildlife Center in Baraboo. See more: https://www.cbs58.com/news/moment-in-wisconsin-international-crane-foundation-wildlife-center
A moment in Wisconsin at the International Crane Foundation Wildlife Center in Baraboo. See more: https://www.cbs58.com/news/moment-in-wisconsin-international-crane-foundation-wildlife-center
According to Japanese legend, if you fold 1,000 origami cranes, you will be granted one wish. Make your very own flying origami cranes by following these simple...
According to Japanese legend, if you fold 1,000 origami cranes, you will be granted one wish. Make your very own flying origami cranes by following these simple steps.
According to Japanese legend, if you fold 1,000 origami cranes, you will be granted one wish. Make your very own flying origami cranes by following these simple steps.
WISC-TV’s exclusive Buzzed Into Madison starring Emmy Fink and the International Crane Foundation. This is the place to see all the cranes of the world up clos...
WISC-TV’s exclusive Buzzed Into Madison starring Emmy Fink and the International Crane Foundation. This is the place to see all the cranes of the world up close! Guided & Self-Guided Tours are available at the International Crane Foundation!
WISC-TV’s exclusive Buzzed Into Madison starring Emmy Fink and the International Crane Foundation. This is the place to see all the cranes of the world up close! Guided & Self-Guided Tours are available at the International Crane Foundation!
https://www.savingcranes.org/from-field-webinar-series/ Join us for our third From the Field webinar with our Director of North America Programs Liz Smith!
Whooping Cranes are the rarest species of crane in the world, declining to only 16 birds in 1941 in North America. One of the first species registered on the Endanger Species List in 1972, their numbers have increased to over 500 in the last naturally wild population. These cranes migrate 2,500 miles each spring and fall between Wood Buffalo National Park, Canada, and Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, Texas. Their narrow migration corridor is less than 200 miles wide and encompasses three provinces and six states through the Great Plains of North America.
To develop conservation recovery strategies in the migration corridor, many key questions should be addressed: how long does migration take, where do the birds stop each night, how many fly together, what are the hazards and challenges? Join us as we “migrate” with the Whooping Cranes and discover how we can help ensure that this iconic species continues to recover.
A moment in Wisconsin at the International Crane Foundation Wildlife Center in Baraboo. See more: https://www.cbs58.com/news/moment-in-wisconsin-international-crane-foundation-wildlife-center
According to Japanese legend, if you fold 1,000 origami cranes, you will be granted one wish. Make your very own flying origami cranes by following these simple steps.
WISC-TV’s exclusive Buzzed Into Madison starring Emmy Fink and the International Crane Foundation. This is the place to see all the cranes of the world up close! Guided & Self-Guided Tours are available at the International Crane Foundation!
The International Crane Foundation (ICF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the study and conservation of the 15 species of cranes. Founded in 1973, ICF moved to its current 225-acre (91ha) headquarters near Baraboo, Wisconsin, in 1984.
From the beginning, ICF was pledged to a mix of five essential activities: research, education, habitat protection, captive breeding, and reintroduction. ICF tackled the extensive task of captive breeding of cranes, of which little experience or knowledge had previously existed, resulting in a succession of firsts: their hooded and Siberian cranes were the first to produce young in captivity, and young brolgas and black-necked cranes hatched for the first time in North America. The Foundation was also the first to hatch an endangered species from an egg fertilized by cryogenically preserved semen.
Over the past nearly 40 years, ICF has gathered unique collaborations and led effective community-based conservation programs, important research projects, and innovative captive breeding and reintroduction efforts. These efforts have inspired unusual international cooperation – bringing together North and South Koreans, for example – while helping improve livelihoods for people around the world and leading to the protection of millions of acres of wetlands and grasslands on the five continents where cranes live.
Over the past decade, the population of the critically endangered Siberian crane has increased by nearly 50%, according to the InternationalCraneFoundation... Crane Foundation, told Mongabay by email.
Andy Gossens, sandhill crane project manager for the InternationalCraneFoundation, emailed that the crane was leucistic, noting, "We've seen some cranes with this condition that are all white ...
The InternationalCraneFoundation, which is headquartered in Baraboo, works internationally to conserve cranes and their habitats and flyways and to educate people about crane conservation.