Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Tennessee and Florida Students Learn About Whooping Cranes

Like Gilchrist Elementary in Tallahassee, FL, many schools along the eastern crane flyway have been learning about Whooping Cranes this fall and winter. As the young Whooping Cranes completed their first fall migration through the eastern United States, ICF's Outreach Coordinator, Joan Garland, visited schools to share stories and updates on the migration and Whooping Crane conservation. Following are three images from Joan's school visits in Tennessee and Florida. If you would like to share photos or updates from your classroom activities, please email your images and stories to trackingcranes@savingcranes.org.

A student models a crane costume, designed to hide the human form from young Whooping Cranes, at Citrus Springs Middle School, Citrus Springs, FL.


Students learn about Whooping Cranes at McCallie Elementary School, Chatanooga, TN.


Joan and a student volunteer explain the use of the crane costume at Hammett Bowen Elementary School, Ocala, FL.

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Anonymous Ocala FL Homes for many cranes said...

This is an exemplary effort to educate children on the the plight of endangered birds while transcending national barriers and uniting their hearts and minds despite diverse cultural backgrounds. Well done!

July 27, 2010 at 3:04 AM  

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