Program Description
Event Details
Saving the Cranes of Teton Valley, presented by Kim Trotter & Niah Pennington, Teton Regional Land Trust.
Join us on Zoom at this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7755424020?pwd=Rk5vK0JMOTJSRmlUaUZzaUFEK0J2QT09&omn=83473947335
About the program
A note from the JH Bird & Nature Club. Sandhill Cranes are an iconic and beloved species in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, nowhere more than in the sister valleys of Jackson Hole, Wyoming and Teton Valley, Idaho. Without conservation efforts such as those undertaken by the Teton Regional Land Trust, we may lose the dance of the crane here - and be much the poorer for it. Please consider joining this important look at the future of the Sandhill Crane.
Teton Regional Land Trust will present their efforts through their Sandhill Crane Initiative, highlighting ongoing conservation efforts that protect key habitats in the Greater Yellowstone region. We'll also discuss the unique morphology of Sandhill Cranes, from their resonant calls to their impressive wingspans, and explain how these adaptations support survival. We will trace the cranes’ long‑distance migrations, emphasizing the importance of stopover sites in eastern Idaho. Finally, we will delve into crane ecology, including breeding behavior, habitat needs, and the role local communities play in sustaining this iconic species, including TRLT's Crane Initiative.