Volume 35, Number 2 May 2009

ICF proudly unveils Spirit of - four new naturalistic outdoor exhibits featuring the magnificent African cranes Saturday, June 20, 2009 The new displays highlight ICF's conservation solutions to protect and restore ecosystems shared by the

people and cranes of Africa. See page 6 for more details on the day’s activities… Visit this Summer The Grand Opening ceremony for Spirit of Africa will be held at 2:00 p.m. at the ICF headquarters in Baraboo. The entire day (9:00 am - 5:00 pm) is admission-free and will include guided tours of the new exhibits and other African-themed festivities. African Cranes on a Glacial Landscape By Erica Cochrane, Education Director and Jim Harris, Vice President

It’s April 24, early morning, and our dreams of Africa visibly rise over ICF’s ancient, glacial landscape. Above, the sky has a big look, the beauty of spring in Wisconsin. Our new emerging exhibits will evoke African themes in a rolling landscape of grassland, wetland and oak savanna. Photo by Rob Carr n June 20, ICF will open the Spirit of Africa! hippo awaits you, close beside the dugout canoe that you can stand This new outdoor exhibit features the four in and look out across the great floodplain mural of Southern Africa. crane species found only in Africa – the Grey The Spirit of Africa embodies conservation in the most practical OCrowned, Black Crowned, Wattled, and Blue Cranes. ways too. The rain runoff from the shelter roofs feeds water into the For those who have visited ICF before – after you walk through wetlands. A solar heating system uses a specialized fluid that supplies the Cudahy Visitor Center and turn left toward the world’s 15 hot water and heat for our Grey and Black Crowned Cranes, who species of cranes – you will have a sudden surprise. Visitors new to cannot endure Wisconsin winters. A solar light tube system will ICF will also be amazed. You will see an undulating landscape laid funnel full spectrum sunlight into the Crowned Crane holding down as a glacial terminal moraine over 10,000 years ago. Before building to reduce electric lighting and provide a healthier you, the land drops into a depression that was grassland where ICF’s environment. A large solar panel array will produce more power Wattled Cranes rambled for the past decade to the delight of than needed to run the exhibit – earning ICF credit for putting thousands of visitors. Now, a newly created wetland will reflect the excess power back into the grid. We originally considered planting changing sky. lush tropical vegetation for the Grey Crowned Cranes and arid Sahel But first you will take the high ground to the left – all on slopes scrub for the Black Crowned Cranes, but we opted instead for easy to navigate – and soon walk out from under the prairie sun into Wisconsin-native vegetation, ecological equivalents of what the the first of three shelters and an amphitheater. You will meet – and cranes know back home, thus reducing the need for watering and look eye to eye with Grey Crowned Cranes. Look closely, you may fertilization. even be able to see a water droplet poised on the tip of a beak, just Cranes inspire people to work together worldwide to advance like on the cover of this Bugle. Here, we feature the first of four conservation solutions that benefit cranes, people and other wildlife. conservation heroes – in this case Maurice, whom Kerryn The Spirit of Africa is the first new exhibit in a series of planned Morrison writes about on pages 4-5. You will see some of the enhancements to better connect our visitors to conservation wetland-friendly products Maurice has helped local people opportunities, and to inspire action and support for crane produce, people living beside and now protecting their and wetland conservation here and around the world. wetlands and cranes while they find new ways for livelihood. This mix of African themes and a Wisconsin landscape, This season, our Gift Shop will feature sustainably produced of faces of the African cranes reflected in waters of the and uniquely African products from various upper Midwest, and our crew of conservation heroes – communities. who come from , , , and Kerryn herself is our featured hero of the Blue Wisconsin – are perhaps the central message of this Crane exhibit. The majestic Blue Crane is the exhibit. We are one world. The Spirit of Africa is a national bird of Kerryn’s native South Africa. testament to what caring people can do; a testament to But you will have to visit ICF to learn why her what you and I can do if we choose to make that tribute includes a solar lantern, or to see where the world of difference.

2. The ICF Bugle - Vol. 35, No. 2 - May 2009 Officers Joseph Branch, Mequon, WI (Chairman) Notes from ICF George Archibald, Baraboo, WI (Vice Chairman) President Jim Hook ... Richard Dana, North Freedom, WI (Secretary) Journeys Richard Fox, Winnetka, IL (Treasurer) Directors In economic times like these, one is successful precedent of our Whooping Crane Exhibit Sara Bolz, Madison, WI mindful of human needs. Conservation can which has inspired visitors for fifteen years. Our Robert Brumder, Milwaukee, WI theme, Spirit of Africa, reflects the growth in our Leslie Coolidge, Barrington Hills, IL seem less immediately urgent. Yet the two-week trip educational focus that weaves landscapes, species and John Day, New York, NY my wife BG and I made to India in late January Judith Derse Langenbach, reminded us how people need conservation, and how culture into a very powerful experience. Oconomowoc, WI cranes are a prime vehicle for engaging people in It is only fitting in this spirit that we welcome to Robert Dohmen, Mequon, WI successful solutions to the needs of humans as well as ICF Steven Segang, a colleague who serves as a Rural Thomas Donnelley, II, Chicago, IL wildlife. Our travels began with a train trip to Agra Eco-Warrior with the Endangered Wildlife Trust Susan Feith, Wisconsin Rapids, WI (EWT), our partner in South Africa. At home, Hall Healy, Glencoe, IL and we saw numerous Sarus Cranes in the fields and small wetlands right along the track. From the Taj Steven’s main aim is to develop sustainable Polly Hix, Indianapolis, IN environmental projects in schools. He will be with us Paul King, Vancouver WA Mahal, we headed west into Rajasthan where we for six months, interacting with visitors and learning Lalise Mason, Houston, TX visited Keoladeo National Park. Water has returned to Nancy Mathews, Madison, WI the park after several years of through our Conservation Education Department. Margery Nicolson, Pacific drought and along with it The Spirit of Africa, and Palisades, CA significant numbers of Steven’s presence, reminds us Nancy O’Donnell, Saukville, WI migratory and resident species, of a vital function of the Harry Peterson, Middleton, WI cranes – through the Regina Phelps, San Francisco, CA including the beautiful Painted Stork. We traveled west and cooperative programs ICF has Richard Steeves, Madison, WI so long delivered, people Carl-Albrecht von Treuenfels, north through Jaipur and across four other continents Germany Jodhpur before reaching Sandra Whitmore, Libertyville, IL Phalodi. We awoke early the get to know one another and Honorary Directors next morning to seek out discover shared needs and Mary Wickhem, Janesville, WI Demoiselle Cranes as they left hopes. Only through such Mary Burke, New York, NY their overnight roosting areas understanding and common Kent Chandler, Jr., Lake Forest, IL to fly to Khichan, a very small cause can we hope to solve the Thomas Hoffmann, Gambier, OH town just outside Phalodi. major threats we face. Ann Tisdale, Milwaukee, WI We also want to share our Thousands of cranes fly to Gopi Sundar and Jim Hook in Uttar Pradesh, India. Belinda Wright, India excitement about the return Nina Griswold, Hobe Sound, FL what appears to be a school yard where for generations, the local farmers have put of an old friend, Dr. Rich Beilfuss. After three years in out grain. What a sight! Mozambique as Director of Scientific Services for The best part of our trip occurred when we caught Gorongosa National Park, Rich will rejoin ICF as Vice up with our Indian colleague, Gopi Sundar, and President of Programs in September. Rich brings ICF’s official airline explored Uttar Pradesh where we met many people originality and enthusiasm that will further strengthen our programs area and is already working The ICF Bugle is the quarterly newsletter Gopi has involved in his crane work – activists, artists, for members of the International Crane businessmen and government conservationists. We on priorities and new ideas with ICF staff. Foundation. ICF was founded in 1973 by Ronald saw hundreds of Sarus Cranes living peacefully And finally, on a very serious note, we want to Sauey, Ph.D (1948 - 1987) and thank you for your continuing support of ICF during George Archibald, Ph.D. among farmers and small villages, and Gopi’s sharp these difficult and challenging financial times. Know Editor: Betsy Didrickson eye ensured that we saw many species including an endangered Black-necked Stork pair with three that your contributions, as always, are directed to Bugle comments or questions? recently fledged chicks. Seeing the juxtaposition of their intended use and that we continue to Please write Betsy at [email protected] or demonstrate our Charity Navigator Hall of Fame P.O. Box 447, Baraboo, WI. 53913 wetland and agricultural crops and reflecting on the impact drought has had on important bird areas such credentials – which acknowledge our superior Memberships are vital to ICF. Please join or give as Keoladeo, it was easy to grasp the critical performance in converting the dollars we receive into a gift membership to a friend at the following the programs that support our mission. Yes, as for annual rates: importance of water to cranes and human communities. Now more than ever, issues of cranes most non-profits, these are tough times, and we are Student or Senior Citizen...... $25 focused on very strong cost control and belt Individual...... $35 on farmlands, of protecting water supplies, and Family...... $50 identifying action plans that truly improve the quality tightening. 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The ICF Bugle - Vol. 35, No. 2 - May 2009 3. Africa: A Continent of Diversity By Kerryn Morrison, ICF/EWT Partnership for African Cranes Manager

is the best known example. There are many hardest hit areas during the unrest. other people, however, who contribute Maurice Wanjala, the initiative’s founder, significantly to the continent and to its found himself fleeing from his home for environment. From countries often thought his and his family’s life. Yet, even at this of as lost and untouchable have arisen real time, he considered carefully where to eco-heros, committed to the plight of move so that he would be strategically Africa’s wildlife and making a difference. placed for crane conservation activities to Zimbabwe is a country known around resume as soon as stability returned. the world for its unforgiving and tyrannical Maurice continued working with leadership, a country whose economy has communities to create awareness of cranes crashed beyond anyone’s wildest and to assist them in developing and imaginings, where money has almost no maintaining their community based AFRICA – a continent often thought meaning as inflation rises daily and where programs that included income generating of only in terms of war, crime, corruption, all one hears are stories of strife and unrest. activities. genocide, unrest, starva tion, poverty and Yet, a team of individuals have stood tall Rwanda, suffered through the 1994 drought. Africa, however, to those who through all this and worked toward genocide, where between 800,000 and inhabit its lands or know it well, is a vibrant conserving Zimbabwe’s remaining Wattled 1,000,000 people were killed. Yet a mere 10 continent of cultures, languages, incredible Crane population. Dr. Chip Chirara, years later, enthusiastic and passionate landscapes and beauty with an abundance Osiman Mabhachi and Togarasei Fakarayi individuals have found their feet again and of unforgettable wildlife. Straddling the of BirdLife Zimbabwe have worked are out making a difference. One such equator, the continent boasts a diversity of tirelessly with local resettled communities person is Ndimukaga Marc, a research biomes including, yet not limited to, in the Driefontein Grasslands to ensure that assistant volunteer for a locally based NGO deserts, grasslands, savannas, forest habitats communities work collaboratively on Association pour la Conservation de la and snow covered mountain tops. The projects, secure a good supply of water Nature au Rwanda (ACNR). He contacted diversity of languages alone is staggering, through the restoration of windmills in the the ICF/EWT Partnership with his concern with South Africa having 11 official area and assist with the delineation of about the number of Grey Crowned languages alone and Zambia around 80 wetlands and the establishment of habitat Cranes being kept in captivity as indigenous languages. Africa’s wildlife is management plans. As a result of the domesticated pets. Since then, he continues breathtaking and well known throughout experience that Osiman gained through to monitor and report back regularly on the world, yet new species are still being these projects in Zimbabwe, he has now the situation. discovered. The Highlands Mangabey, a been employed under the ICF/EWT So yes, Africa is a continent of monkey, was discovered in the remote Partnership to coordinate our community challenges, but there are many unsung mountains of southern Tanzania in 2005 – based projects. heroes ready to take the challenge and not a subspecies, but an entirely new Kenya, a country once known for its secure Africa’s wildlife for future species! stability and peace, erupted overnight when generations. They are passionate, Africa is also a continent where true elections were reportedly rigged. The committed individuals with a strong vision leaders arise despite the challenges that ICF/EWT Partnership works with the to make a difference. They do not merely surround them. Nelson Mandela, fondly Kipsaina Crane and Wetland Conservation live with a dream, they get out there and referred to as Madiba across the continent, Initiative in Western Kenya – one of the make it reality doing whatever it takes!

Lufthansa Airlines has been vital to the planning and teamwork involving ICF staff with on-the-ground conservation for African cranes. Kerryn Morrison, the program manager for our ICF/EWT Partnership for African Cranes, has flown without charge with Lufthansa twice a year to ICF. Among many other benefits, she has brought a field perspective to our planning and development of the new Spirit of Africa Exhibit. This month, Lufthansa flew Kerryn with her colleague Steven Segang to ICF. Steven works with rural communities in a Blue Crane area of South Africa, and will be meeting ICF visitors and introducing them to Spirit of Africa and our work. Our deep thanks to Lufthansa. Wattled Cranes by Andre Botha

4. The ICF Bugle - Vol. 35, No. 2 - May 2009 Grey Crowned Cranes in Decline Kerryn Morrison rey Crowned Cranes have long been considered the most adaptable of the African cranes and hence the crane species least G likely to go extinct. Recently, however, the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species status for Grey Crowned Cranes has been revised to Maurice Wanjala founded “Vulnerable” (defined by the International Union for Conservation of the Kipsaina Crane and Wetland Conservation Nature (IUCN) as facing a high risk of extinction in the wild in the Group to encourage medium-term future) as a result of their decline of between 41 and 53% Kenyans to conserve local over a twenty year period. Frightening new statistics suggest that their wetlands and the Grey status could be even worse, with an estimated decline of 80% over a forty Crowned Cranes that year period in and around a 75% decline in Tanzania over the depend on them. same, or shorter, period. Although the Grey Crowned Crane decline may be due to several “In East Africa, we are factors, including habitat loss, their capture for trade has undoubtedly losing our wetlands. become a serious problem – something to which the cranes cannot adapt. They are being drained Tanzania is the largest exporter of wild caught Grey Crowned Cranes, for farming, mined for bricks, and overharvested. many of which come from neighboring African countries. The Netherlands was the biggest importer between 1985 and 2000, but over the With support from ICF and others, my last five years the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and China have become the community group is working to stop wetland major importers of the species. destruction. We help local communities farm Every effort should be made to halt the removal of cranes from the wild. States need to refuse the import of wild caught cranes, zoos have to organically, fish sustainably, produce bee products, work together to build and maintain viable breeding captive populations, and create and sell handicrafts—all wetland- and the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species friendly practices. Through our efforts, we have (CITES) Secretariat needs to monitor the situation closely and place more stringent controls over countries that do not comply with its regulations. It reversed the trend of destruction and restored is only through combined efforts at every level that we can secure a future many wetlands to health.” for Crowned Cranes in the wild. ICF is working with all these partners to secure a better future for Grey Crowned Cranes.

Crane Wallpaper This stunning image is available to download from ICF’s website as a desktop background (wallpaper). Go to www.savingcranes.org/screendesktops.html Photo by Kirsten Oliver, The Endangered Wildlife Trust, South Africa

Two Grey Crowned Cranes at dawn on the beach at Wavecrest on the Wild Coast, Eastern Cape, South Africa. After roosting on the beach at night, this pair departs back to the inland wetlands shortly after an enchanting interlude of dancing and unison calling at daybreak.

The ICF Bugle - Vol. 30, No. 2 - May 2003 The ICF Bugle - Vol. 35, No. 2 - May 2009 5. Schedule of Events for What Matters Most Spirit of Africa By Jim Harris, Vice President Opening on Saturday, June 20, 2009 hese economic times, and the belt Donnelley Family Education Center at ICF This admission-free day will begin at 9:00 am tightening for ICF and all showcases the central role that people play with tours of the new exhibits available every T conservation organizations, make us in our thinking and our mission. We share hour on the hour through 3:00 pm. There will examine what matters most. For me, two the achievements of the project, “Three be a variety of African-themed activities for all strands of our work stand out. First, the White Cranes, Two Flyways, One World.” ages to enjoy. Lunch will be available for quote from John Muir that we placed on the For the past three years, we have had a purchase. The dedication ceremony for the cover of ICF’s long range plan, “When we special focus for our outreach on teachers new exhibits will begin at 2:00. Afterwards, enjoy light refreshments with George try to pick out anything by itself, we find it and students from central Milwaukee. We Archibald, ICF Co-founder, President Jim hitched to everything else in the Universe.” have linked these diverse, urban schools – Hook, ICF Board members, African colleagues To safeguard the cranes, we must tackle the where resources are scarce – with students and ICF staff. large issues. In turn, the charisma of cranes and teachers near the great crane marshes inspires people to solve difficult problems, along the crane flyway in eastern China. benefitting many human communities as The exhibit shows how children on different Spirit of Africa Tours well as cranes. We have secured water for sides of the world share many of the same Beginning June 20th, connect with our African Zhalong and other globally important challenges and dreams, and how students cranes on a whole new level by attending an wetlands of northeast China, a major have made a tangible difference for ICF Naturalist guided tour through the new precedent with great human benefits. As conservation. Spirit of Africa outdoor exhibit. Please join us another example, ICF has worked for 15 At Keerqin, in Inner Mongolia, we are for this hour long program that offers an in years to solve the problem of crane damage reaching children from villages threatened depth look at the ecological and cultural to corn in Wisconsin. We believe by prolonged drought, overgrazing, and significance of African cranes, the challenges of conservationists must solve the problems long-term climate change – here, crane conservation in Africa and the exciting wildlife pose to farmers, who host most safeguarding the wetlands and grasslands is work ICF is doing to protect cranes on this cranes on their working lands. Again, this vital for the children who must pass this captivating continent. ICF will be offering achievement has wide significance for land on to their children... and to the daily Spirit of Africa tours at 3:00 p.m., seven days a week. wildlife and farmlands worldwide. grandchildren of our cranes. Second, crane conservation can only be In Wisconsin, ICF staff, numerous effective where our programs are also teachers, and some very talented and excited meeting human needs. People whose lives Milwaukee children are bridging the gulf Wish List are advancing – and who are beginning to that separates not only American from 1. Our Site Management team would like new or used solve the resource issues vital to all of us – Chinese children, but urban from rural lives picnic tables in good condition. Contact Tom Davis at 608-356-9462 ext. 136. become strong allies of cranes. Our right here in Wisconsin. Please come see 2. Our aviculturists would like an Avian Dissuader, programs benefit people. This approach to what the children have done, and what we similar to a laser pointer except larger and more conservation is all the more important all can discover! powerful. When reintroduced juvenile Whooping during economic hard times. In many parts The indoor art exhibition, Three White Cranes are roosting in an unsafe location the of the world, people struggling Cranes, Two Flyways, One World, will open dissuader is used to flush them to safer areas. If you can help out with this “wish” please contact Sara economically can destroy resources on on June 20, the same day that the Spirit of Zimorski at 608-356-9462 ext. 154. which they and the cranes depend for the Africa outdoor exhibit opens at ICF. Three 3. ICF would also like new large Kong dog toys for long-term future. White Cranes will show at ICF until enrichment purposes for African Crowned Cranes. Our summer indoor exhibit at the October 31. The toys are used for treat dispersal and mental stim- ulation. Contact Mike Cong at 608-356-9462 ext. 137.

Bhutan in 2010 with George Archibald! Springtime in the mountains of Bhutan offers displays of many species of colorful rhododendrons and alpine vegetation like Edelweiss and the Blue Poppy, the national flower of Bhutan. Spectacular birds such as the Fire-tailed Sunbird, Blood Pheasants, and Bush Robins can also be seen. ICF Co-founder, Dr. George Archibald, will guide the May 10–22, 2010 tour. For more information contact Julie at [email protected], 608-356-9462, ext. 156.

6. The ICF Bugle - Vol. 35, No. 2 - May 2009 Thank you Spirit of Africa Supporters!

his June, ICF opens Spirit of Africa, celebrating the cranes and T ecosystems of Africa and the people and strategies involved in their protection. The exhibits were possible through major support from the Dohmen Family Foundation: “My parents Fred and Mary Dohmen shared an extraordinary gift with our family – their love of animals, education, conservation, Africa and adventure. To honor their passion and inspire others, the Dohmen Family Foundation provided funds to build ICF’s Spirit of Africa. Additionally, to help wild cranes and their native ecosystems, we established ICF’s Fund for the Cranes and Wetlands of Africa that supports programs across the continent. We hope our family’s contributions impact cranes and conservation for generations to come.” In the Spirit of Africa — Bob Dohmen ICF also recognizes the following individuals and organizations for their special support of Spirit of Africa and our conservation programs to protect these birds in the wild: Alpha-Omega Charitable Foundation, Inc. Greater Milwaukee Foundation Lois and Donald Fred Ott Katherine B. Andersen Fund of the Saint Paul Cottrell Fund J Regina Phelps Foundation Nina Griswold Phil and Joan Pines Gordon Andersson Winston Guest Nancy Ranney and David Levi George and Kyoko Archibald Robert and Victoria Hallam Reiman Foundation Incorporated ARIA Foundation John and Elizabeth Hanes Diane and Layton Rikkers Roberta Asher Christina Havard Chuck Ritzenthaler Birgit and Robert Bateman Heller Foundation, Inc. In honor of Connie B. Roop Allan and Anita Beach Deirdre H. Henderson Ritz Family Foundation George W. Blossom, III The Elizabeth Wakeman Henderson Charitable Gordon and Shelly Reynolds Rock The Bobolink Foundation Foundation Pleasant T. Rowland Foundation Boggess Family Foundation Polly Hix and Tony Fair Kathleen Ryan and Bernard James Robert M. & Anne W. Bolz Charitable Trust The Laura and Walter Hudson Foundation Jo Sandin Sara Bolz The Arthur L. & Elaine V. Johnson Foundation Sand County Foundation Bradley Fund for the Joseph and Karen Branch H. Fisk Johnson Environment Michael and Grace Bress Imogene Johnson Christine and Martin Sell Steven and Suzanne Johnson Lucy Brown Carolyn and Allen Short The Philip R. Jonsson Foundation Robo and Kathy Brumder Adele and John Simmon Lenita Jordan and Robert Carstens in memory Susan and David Skidmore The Buchanan Family Foundation of son Craig Jordan Stackner Family Foundation In memory of Joseph Burke Paul L. King Bert L. and Patricia S. Steigleder Charitable Trust Candace Cantrell Valerie and Allen Kitchens The Steeves Foundation Betty and Charles A. Carpenter Brian and Terrie Knox Richard and Elyane Steeves Henry and Clarissa Chandler Krause Family Foundation, Inc. Eldred and Virginia Swingen Judy and Bill Cunnyngham The George Kress Foundation, Inc. Lucie Wray Todd Diane Dahl and Tom Dunkel Philip and Winifred Lacy Geoffrey and Elizabeth Towell Richard and Jane Dana Larsen Fund Thomas N. and Ruth A. Townsend John and Judy Day Dr. Lee W. Lenz Carl-Albrecht and Maria-Anna von Treuenfels Judy Derse and Gery Langenbach Phoebe R. and John D. Lewis Foundation Sarita Van Vleck Dohmen Family Foundation Mark and Barbara Lyons Bruce and Irene Warning The Donnelley Foundation Cynthia and Mark Mackenzie William and Elizabeth Webster Tom and Barbi Donnelley Makray Family Foundation Solomon Weinstock and Barbara A. Silber Strachan Donnelley Family Charitable Lead Trust Patricia Manigault Sandra and David Whitmore Kenneth Dubke The Marshall-Reynolds Foundation Mary Wickhem Sam Evans and Donna McBain Evans Mason Foundation, Inc. Windway Foundation, Inc Susan Feith and George W. Mead Jack and Patti McKeithan Kirsten Winter and Charles Van Tassel The Fifth Age of Man Foundation Mead Witter Foundation, Inc. Winona Corporation Jeanette Foster Merrill Foundation Wolf Creek Charitable Foundation Fox, O'Neill & Shannon, S.C. The Milwaukee Insurance Foundation, Inc. Virginia Wolfe Richard and Kathy Fox Margery Nicolson Robert and Sandra Zodrow Chuck and Lynne Gibbons Phil and Cassy Ordway Anomynous (5)

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Bench Naming Opportunity New “Crownie” Hat! Commemorate a meaningful occasion, honor or remember Embroidered Grey Crowned Crane on 100% a loved one while helping cranes and conservation by naming a bench within ICF’s new Spirit of Africa exhibit. cotton baseball cap in an array of vibrant spring colors, as well as the comfortable classics. Velcro ICF is pleased to offer lasting recognition opportunities on custom closure. $19.99 + shipping. benches throughout our new flagship exhibit celebrating the cranes, people, ecosystems and conservation efforts in Africa. Your gift of $5,000 (or $10,000 depending on bench type) will secure naming rights for the lifetime of one bench. A metal plaque secured to the bench will bear your personal message. Opportunities are limited. Please contact ICF’s development team for details at 608-356-9462 ext. 103 or email [email protected].

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