You could learn more about the Crane population of Door County next month at the Ridges Sanctuary. On April 14th, 6:30 pm- 7:30 pm, Stanley Temple, professor of forest and wildlife ecology and environmental studies at UW Madison, will review the remarkable recovery of Midwestern sandhill cranes. He will also describe their migratory behavior and discuss recent controversies, such as crane hunting, that have attended to their new status as an abundant bird. On April 15th, 5:30 am - 7:30 am, you can take part in a volunteer Crane count. The International Crane Foundation sponsors the Annual Midwest Crane Count as a part of its mission to conserve the world’s 15 species of cranes and the natural communities on which they depend. On April 15th, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm, you could go to the Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center,  featuring “Door County Wildlife in Watercolor” artwork by Wisconsin artist Thomas Jewell. This exhibit showcases original illustrations from Jewell’s children’s book, “Tig of the Marsh and Wetland” along with newly completed works of wildlife seen at The Ridges. If you can’t make the event on the 15th, Jewell’s artwork will be up from April 13th until May 21st in the Nature Center Gallery Hall at the Ridges Sanctuary. Environmental Interpreter at Ridges Sanctuary, Anna Foster explains what poses a threat to Cranes and how to support the sanctuary. 

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