Mar 5, 2016 - Alan Mais, the Camera Dr., Master Camera Technician present all day ... crane tours for the public can als
2016 WILD ABOUT NEBRASKA SPEAKER SERIES Saturday, March 5th 3:30pm Blake Hatfield, Fontenelle Forest Raptor Recovery, “Nebraska Raptors,” will showcase several live birds of prey in an up-close experience for adults and children of all ages.
Sunday, March 6th 9:30am & 3:30pm Special presentation by Alan Mais. Alan Mais, the Camera Dr., Master Camera Technician present all day covering topics such as maintenance and care of your camera and accessories, preparing your equipment for inclement weather and condensation, trouble shooting your photos and free forum Q & A. Alan will also offer lens and DSLR Sensor cleanings at a special discount. GREAT PLAINS ART SHOW Featuring Nebraska artists and Nebraska inspired art Friday, March 11th 5:00-8:00pm Opening night reception with wine from Miletta Vista winery, hors d’oeuvres and pianist. Saturday-Sunday, March 12th-13th 9:00am-5:00pm Art Show Saturday, March 19th 2:00pm-5:00pm Ken and Jan Tell, Grand Island Public Schools Roots and Shoots “Nebraska Citizen Scientist Festival” The idea of this “Festival” originated with Jane Goodall; primatologist, ethologist, anthropologist, and UN Messenger of Peace, who is also the founder of the Roots & Shoots program. She visited Grand Island during the sandhill crane migration in March of 2015, spoke with one of our GIPS Roots and Shoots members, and challenged the group to create a festival which showcases student’s work from Nebraska that helps make this world a better place. GIPS Roots and Shoots group took on that challenge!
Sunday, March 20th 4:00pm Andrew Caven and Ross McLean, Crane Trust Biology staff, Whooping Crane Stopover Location Assessment Assessing the integrity of the Migratory Ladder presentation Summarizes various field work and analyses conducted by the Crane Trust, USGS, and the Platte River Recovery and Implementation Program. Saturday, March 26th 4:00pm Becky Matticks, Director of the Hastings Museum, History of the Platte River and surrounding area presentation followed by Q & A session. Sunday, March 27th 10:00am Doreen Pfost , Author and Naturalist, The River Beneath the Sky reading. 4:00pm Book signing and discussion. Doreen will join the blind tour with visitors that day as well. Saturday, April 2nd 9:30am & 3:30pm Special presentation by Alan Mais Alan Mais, the Camera Dr., Master Camera Technician present all day covering topics such as maintenance and care of your camera and accessories, preparing your equipment for inclement weather and condensation, trouble shooting your photos and free forum Q & A. Alan will also offer lens and DSLR Sensor cleanings at a special discount.
All events and presentations are open to the public and will be held at the Crane Trust Nature & Visitor Center near Wood River in south central Nebraska, I-80 Alda Exit 305. Visitors can also browse our Hornady Art Gallery and Crimson Crown Gift Shop with Nebraska-made goods and walk our trails while they’re here. Guided crane tours for the public can also be reserved online at cranetrust.org.
Crane Trust Nature & Visitors Center 9325 South Alda Road Wood River, NE 68883 (308) 382-1820
