Quivira National Wildlife Refuge
Witness one of nature’s wonders as Sandhill Cranes and critically-endangered Whooping Cranes migrate through central Kansas in November. Experience the incredible beauty of this ancient migration. Learn more about how Quivira National Wildlife Refuge (Quivira or QNWR) provides a crucial inland salt marsh and stopover point for these birds.
Registration includes:
Evening and morning tours will follow similar routes, but please note that weather conditions and bird activity may vary between them. Feel free to attend one tour or join us for all of them!
Additionally, be sure to join us for a complimentary lunch and insightful speakers!
This event is designed to be accessible and enjoyable for all ages and abilities. Participants should be able to navigate a few stairs at the college buildings. If a guided tour is selected, the ability to safely enter and exit a large passenger van will be necessary. Otherwise, all walking paths are even and easily traversable.
2:00-5:30 PM Registration
3:00-7:30 PM Self-Tour or Guided Van Tour of QNWR
7:00-9:00 PM Cranes & Craft Brews at The Lumberyard on 56 in Lyons, KS
4:30 AM-3:00 PM Registration
5:30-10:00 AM Self-Tour or Guided Van Tour of QNWR
11:30 AM-12:30 PM Lunch
12:30-2:45 PM Speaker Sessions
3:00-7:30 PM Self-Tour or Guided Van Tour of QNWR
Stop by Clive's Staples Coffee Shop & Bakery, located at 135 S Broadway Ave, Sterling, between 7:00 AM and 3:00 PM to receive your exclusive discount. They will also have featured crane cookies available for purchase.
These hotels will offer a discounted rate if you mention you're booking for Celebration of Cranes hosted by Audubon of Kansas.
Other partners include: Ad Astra Radio and Sterling College.
