Becoming an Outdoor Woman Program Catching up with the Cranes March 11, 2017 • Fort Kearny SRA Every year the Sandhill Cranes migrate through the bottleneck in central Nebraska on the way to their nesting grounds up north. Photography, local experts, waterfowl, wildlife, coffee, chili, and cranes all come together for an enjoyable day learning about these majestic birds. The Rainwater Basin and the North Platte River at Fort Kearny will be the viewing destinations to experience one of the largest migrations in the world. Schedule: 6 a.m. – Morning viewing at Fort Kearny Recreation Bridge 9 a.m. – Viewing at Rowe Sanctuary 11 a.m. – lunch and history of Fort Kearny State Historical Park 1 p.m. – Rainwater Basin tour Location: Fort Kearny State Recreation Area – South of Kearney Fee: $15/person plus state park permit PayPal or Check with registration form Prerequisites: Must be 16 years or older. To Bring: ❑ Warm clothing that isn’t bright ❑ Cameras that can have flash turned off ❑ Hiking boots (or other comfortable walking shoes) ❑ State park permit cut and mail Crane Viewing Trip Registration Form: NAME : _____________________________________________________________________ Registration form and fee are due by March 3, 2017. PHONE: _____________________________________________________________________ Refunds will only be issued if event is canceled. ADDRESS: ___________________________________________________________________ CITY: _______________________________________ STATE: ________ ZIP: ____________ Write checks to: E-MAIL: ______________________________________________________________________ Nebraska Game and Parks Foundation ALLERGIES: __________________________________________________________________ ____ participants X $15/ea. = $______ Mail registration form and check to: Additional information will be ❑ paid with paypal Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, sent to registered participants. 2200 N. 33rd Street, Lincoln, NE 68503-0370 call: Julia Plugge 402-471-6009 or e-mail: [email protected] 2016-56245 11/16af.