What's Happening in Baraboo, WI…

Baraboo is now playing host to a very special and rare baby.

The International Crane Foundation (ICF) headquarters recently welcomed the arrival of the first of this year’s whooping crane chicks.

According to Bryant Tarr, who is the foundation’s curator of birds, this tiny bird has a very important role to play. It is one of only a handful of these nearly extinct cranes, which are a federally endangered species. It is part of a captive breeding program that releases the chicks into the wild once they are ready to live on their own.

The ICF reports that, so far, 27 eggs have been laid this year

Back in the mid part of the last century, there were fewer than 20 whooping cranes that were still living in the wild, but this number has been steadily rising due to the cooperative efforts of public and private sector organizations.

Tarr noted that making the public aware of the plight of the cranes is vital in assuring their long term survival. With this in mind, a printing company can create Posters pamphlets and other materials that get the word out to the public about what they can do to make a difference.

It is estimated that there are now 600 of these birds living free in the wild.Get a Free Quote for Posters