The Sandhill Crane Experience
Schedule
Sat Nov 22 2025 at 01:30 pm to 07:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve | Beecher, IL
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***Please note that using this Facebook Event page to indicate you are going does not mean you are registered for the event. You must register by using the link or calling the number below.***Sandhill cranes are one of the most primitive birds alive today. With a wingspan of 5 feet to 7 feet, this bird cuts a striking image while soaring high above during its annual fall migration. This program begins at Plum Creek Nature Center with a brief presentation. Then we'll board a chartered bus to Jasper-Pulaski Fish and Wildlife Area near Medaryville, Ind. Historically, large numbers of sandhill cranes gather here to feed and rest during their annual fall migration.
Fee: $35 per person.
Age: Ages 18 and older.
Registration required by Tuesday, Nov. 18, by calling 708-946-2216 or online: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/fpdwc/activity/search/detail/9803?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true
Bring binoculars and a camera for this unforgettable experience. The fee includes travel expenses, snacks and experienced guides.
Please dress for the weather.
The viewing area is outdoors on natural terrain. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service to participate in this program should submit a request online (https://www.reconnectwithnature.org/americans-with-disabilities-act-information/request-accommodation-inclusion-service/) no later than 48 hours before the program.
(Photo courtesy of Chad Morsch)
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Where is it happening?
Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve, 27240 S Dutton Rd, Beecher, IL 60401-5054, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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