With our spectacular new Cranes of the World exhibits as a backdrop, your hosts for the evening, President and CEO Rich Beilfuss and Co-Founder George Archibald, are excited to share inspirational conservation stories showcasing the impact of your unwavering support. We can’t do our work without you!

Throughout the show, you’ll have opportunities to honor George’s 75^th birthday, including a $75,000 match challenge issued by our Board and Emeritus Directors. With their generosity and your contributions, our goal is to raise another $75,000 to support cranes and conservation worldwide in honor of George’s 75^th birthday. Click here to give.

As part of the celebration, you also may bid on over 50 one-of-a-kind crane experiences and unique crane items via our online auction. Auction items include exclusive experiences with our staff, packages from our gift shop curated for the event, “buy it now” items and other ways to support our worldwide mission directly. Bidding ends Thursday, July 15, at 9 p.m. Central Time. Be sure to register for the auction here or by texting “crane21” to 76278 to receive our auction updates and stay connected.

AND don’t Whoop It Up alone! Instead, organize a watch party and gather your flock to experience a truly “cranetastic” evening.