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11/09/2026

The 2026 Kansas Crane Festival wrapped this weekend and we had record attendance with 136 birders from 7 states! 🙌

Here's a recap from the weekend:

🍻 We kicked off the festival Friday evening with tours and a reception at The Lumberyard on 56 with Sandhills Brewing in Hutchinson.

🩵 Saturday was full with tours, a special keynote by Mike Rader with the Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks, a raffle giveaway of our featured artwork by Rural Pearl - Cut Paper Art by Angie Pickman, tours of Mabee Library - Sterling College, a collage art workshop, crane cookies by Clive's Staples - Coffee Shop & Bakery, and ending with a robust round of trivia.

🚘 We finished up with a final tour on Sunday morning.

🐦 Let's not forget about the birds... Highlight sightings included Sandhill Cranes of course! (unfortunately no Whooping Cranes), American Bittern, Mountain Bluebirds, Ferruginous Hawk, Bald Eagle, many ducks, and much more.

Special thanks to our sponsors, volunteers, and venue host Sterling College! 👏

See you again in 2027...

11/05/2026

Here’s a sneak peek at the bird activity for our 2026 Kansas Crane Festival attendees. 👇

👀 Whooping Cranes have been spotted at the Quivira National Wildlife Refuge and we’re hoping they stick around to put on a show for our festival.

📷: Jackie Augustine, 11/5, afternoon

11/01/2026

Check out our November newsletter! We celebrate a significant victory for Black-footed Ferrets, highlight the Motus Wildlife Tracking System, and share facts about the Wild Turkey just in time for Thanksgiving. 🦃

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Email from Audubon of Kansas AOK Newsletter - November 2026 Newsletter November 2026 ABOUT US CONTACT US DONATE What You'll Find in this Newsletter Advocacy: A Victory for Black-footed Ferrets!

10/20/2026

📣 2026 Kansas Crane Festival Session Update❗️

We're just as excited as you are to see the cranes this year! We've had a record number of registrations and we're bursting at the seams.

Several sessions are full, including the Friday afternoon guided van tour, both Saturday guided van tours, and the Saturday afternoon art workshop.

There’s still space on the new Sunday morning guided van tour, but only a few spots remain!

General registration remains opens and includes:
🔸 Self-guided tours, with knowledgeable guides at Quivira
🔸 Saturday speaker session
🔸 Friday and Saturday evening events

Register by Nov. 1 👉 https://cvent.me/ZmWqzn

10/14/2026

Are you in the Salina area this Thursday 10/15?

Join the Smoky Hills Audubon Society and AOK for a presentation about cranes.

Thursday October 15 our program will be "Celebrating Cranes" presented by Jackie Augustine with Audubon of Audubon of Kansas She is extremely knowledgeable about the Avian World and can answer most any questions you have. Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about the Cranes that visit Kansas every year.

10/10/2026

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Happy World Migratory Bird Day 2026! 🐦

10/08/2026

We sat down with Ad Astra Radio - Hutch to talk about the upcoming 2026 Kansas Crane Festival. Listen in. 👇

10/04/2026

This weekend we wrapped up another Big Kansas Road Trip which took place in Concordia, Kansas.

🌳 We hosted two nature strolls at the local Airport Park and chatted with many Kansas explorers and locals.

Until next time… 👋

10/01/2026

The October 2026 newsletter highlights urgent advocacy efforts for the Black-footed Ferret and Lesser Prairie-Chicken, calls for a data center moratorium by the Kansas WEALTH Coalition, and a request to contribute to the AOK Advocacy Fund.

Find an event near you and more! 👇

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Email from Audubon of Kansas AOK Newsletter - October 2026 Newsletter October 2026 ABOUT US CONTACT US DONATE What You'll Find in this Newsletter Advocacy: Action Alert: Black-footed Ferrets and

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Manhattan, KS
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