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Spring Crane Series: We Give a Whoop
Are you missing Alabama's Sandhill and Whooping Cranes after they've left for their spring migration? Join the International Crane Foundation, in partnership with Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge, for a series of programs focused on cranes and their conservation!
All programs begin at 11 a.m. in the Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge Visitors Center Auditorium.
Spring Crane Series: Crane Behaviors
Are you missing Alabama's Sandhill and Whooping Cranes after they've left for their spring migration? Join the International Crane Foundation, in partnership with Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge, for a series of programs focused on cranes and their conservation!
All programs begin at 11 a.m. in the Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge Visitors Center Auditorium.
Spring Crane Series: Be a Field Biologist
Are you missing Alabama's Sandhill and Whooping Cranes after they've left for their spring migration? Join the International Crane Foundation, in partnership with Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge, for a series of programs focused on cranes and their conservation!
All programs begin at 11 a.m. in the Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge Visitors Center Auditorium.
Spring Crane Series: Cranes Over Alabama
Are you missing Alabama's Sandhill and Whooping Cranes after they've left for their spring migration? Join the International Crane Foundation, in partnership with Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge, for a series of programs focused on cranes and their conservation!
All programs begin at 11 a.m. in the Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge Visitors Center Auditorium.
Whooping Crane Walks
Due to dwindling numbers of cranes at the WNWR, we have decided to cancel the final two Whooping Crane Walks. There will be a crane table at the the Visitor Center in lieu of a bird walk on the mornings of February 21st and 28th. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Whooping Crane Walks
Due to dwindling numbers of cranes at the WNWR, we have decided to cancel the final two Whooping Crane Walks. There will be a crane table at the the Visitor Center in lieu of a bird walk on the mornings of February 21st and 28th. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Whooping Crane Walks
Join us for an hour-long walk around the Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center. You will enjoy spotting some of our resident winter birds, including Sandhill Cranes and, if we are lucky, endangered Whooping Cranes! The walk will end in the Observation building.
No reservations are required! Meet at the outdoor classroom near the visitor's center parking lot. Bring binoculars and dress for the weather.
Whooping Crane Walks
Join us for an hour-long walk around the Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center. You will enjoy spotting some of our resident winter birds, including Sandhill Cranes and, if we are lucky, endangered Whooping Cranes! The walk will end in the Observation building.
No reservations are required! Meet at the outdoor classroom near the visitor's center parking lot. Bring binoculars and dress for the weather.
Whooping Crane Walks
Join us for an hour-long walk around the Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center. You will enjoy spotting some of our resident winter birds, including Sandhill Cranes and, if we are lucky, endangered Whooping Cranes! The walk will end in the Observation building.
No reservations are required! Meet at the outdoor classroom near the visitor's center parking lot. Bring binoculars and dress for the weather.
Whooping Crane Walks
Join us for an hour-long walk around the Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center. You will enjoy spotting some of our resident winter birds, including Sandhill Cranes and, if we are lucky, endangered Whooping Cranes! The walk will end in the Observation building.
No reservations are required! Meet at the outdoor classroom near the visitor's center parking lot. Bring binoculars and dress for the weather.
Whooping Crane Walks
Unfortunately, we have to cancel both Whooping Crane Walks on January 24th due to inclement weather. Thank you for your understanding.
Waterfowl Wednesdays
Join us this Wednesday for Waterfowl Wednesday! No reservations are required for these guided bird walks around the Wheeler NWR Visitor Center. Please bring your binoculars and dress for the weather! We will meet outside the Visitor Center at 8:00 am and the tour will last 1 to 2 hours.
Whooping Crane Walks
Join us for an hour-long walk around the Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center. You will enjoy spotting some of our resident winter birds, including Sandhill Cranes and, if we are lucky, endangered Whooping Cranes! The walk will end in the Observation building.
No reservations are required! Meet at the outdoor classroom near the visitor's center parking lot. Bring binoculars and dress for the weather.
Whooping Crane Walks
Join us for an hour-long walk around the Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center. You will enjoy spotting some of our resident winter birds, including Sandhill Cranes and, if we are lucky, endangered Whooping Cranes! The walk will end in the Observation building.
No reservations are required! Meet at the outdoor classroom near the visitor's center parking lot. Bring binoculars and dress for the weather.
Waterfowl Wednesdays
Join us this Wednesday for Waterfowl Wednesday! No reservations are required for these guided bird walks around the Wheeler NWR Visitor Center. Please bring your binoculars and dress for the weather! We will meet outside the Visitor Center at 8:00 am and the tour will last 1 to 2 hours.
Dr. Andy Caven (ICF)
An issue of scale: building coalitions to address wetland habitat connectivity challenges
Wings to Soar
Experience the wonder of live raptors up close in this thrilling educational presentation featuring hawks, owls, and more.
Wings to Soar
Experience the wonder of live raptors up close in this thrilling educational presentation featuring hawks, owls, and more.
Woodpecker: A Year in the Lives of North American Woodpeckers
Award-winning nature photographer and author introduces his latest work, Woodpecker: A year in the life of North American Woodpeckers, combining stunning imagery with conservation insight.
