Our plans for the upcoming crane season
Sandhill Cranes. Photo: Richard Derevan
Please be aware that ALL of our current programming is subject to change.
Registration for all crane-viewing tours will open at 9 am CT on February 17 here: http://fareharbor.com/roweaudubon/
Crane Season Tour Dates: March 6 - April 11
March 1 - April 15: Center closed. Trails open from 10 am - 2 pm
We are evaluating local health conditions on an ongoing basis to determine which events and crane viewing opportunities can take place. The safety of our staff, volunteers, and guests are the utmost priority. Please use the following guidelines to assist in your decision making.
We will only be operating our General Crane Viewing Experiences and our Overnight Photo Experiences this year (tripods will be allowed on the General Crane Viewing Experience).
In 2021, we will NOT be providing our photography experiences, indoor viewing, in-person crane behavior basics, speaker series, school field trips and family viewing nights.
All tours are subject to cancellation on short notice. Fees will be fully refunded any time it is necessary to close for safety (this could mean less than a 24 hour notice of cancellation).
All information is subject to change. Keep an eye on this page, your email and our social media accounts for future updates.
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