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These handmade paper origami cranes are strung up with colorful beads to make a one of a kind ornament. Colors and patterns vary and are sent randomly. The ornaments come with a single crane, three cranes on a string, and five cranes on a string. All made by Rowe volunteers!
Each card displays a stunning photograph taken by renowned photographer, Micahel Forsberg. The inside is blank so you can personalize it for any occasion. The photographs to choose from, clockwise from upper left:
Mother's Touch
Portrait
Evening Passage
Thirst
Whooping and Sandhill Cranes/Serendipity
Take a piece of the awe-inspiring Sandhill Crane migration home on a beautiful 4x6 in postcard, or send it to a loved one to share the experience. There are 3 photos to choose from, clockwise from right: "Two Heads", "Morning Liftoff", and "Social Hour".
"Social Hour" and "Two Heads" were taken by Nancy Schmidt, a Rowe Sanctuary volunteer.
Take home 3 magnets, each with a beautiful photo of the Sandhill Cranes taken by renowned photographer Michael Forsberg.
Celebrate cranes with this 100% hand-loomed cotton bag! This bag is made in Nepal and designed using an age-old Himalayan technique known as“blocking”, which consists of a crane design carved into a block of wood, dipped in permanent black dye and applied carefully by hand, making each bag unique. This bag is the perfect size to fit your passport on your next adventure.
Celebrate cranes with this 100% hand-loomed cotton bag! This bag is made in Nepal and designed with an embroidered design of the Sandhill Cranes. This bag is the perfect size to fit your passport on your next adventure.
Celebrate cranes with this 100% hand-loomed coin purse! This bag is made in Nepal and designed using an age-old Himalayan technique known as“blocking”, which consists of a crane design carved into a block of wood, dipped in permanent black dye and applied carefully by hand, making each bag unique. This bag is the perfect size to store your loose change or credit cards!
Decorate your bag, shirt, or hat with this button proving you are a "Craniac". The button is about 1" in diameter.
These terry cloth towels are accented with a stitched crane fabric. Towels are either white or black and the accent fabric may vary.
These black bistro mugs have a Sandhill Crane design on the outside and the inside is a bright color in contrast. Dishwasher and microwave safe, the matte black exterior lets the flying crane design pop!
These sterling silver earrings have 3 different styles to choose from. Each pair is different and the bead color may vary.
For avian enthusiasts, from armchair observers to dedicated life-listers, this brilliant book from acclaimed National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore celebrates the beauty of all birds, great and small. This elegantly packaged celebration of birds from around the world unites incredible animal portraits from Joel Sartore's distinguished National Geographic Photo Ark project with inspiring text by up-and-coming birder Noah Strycker. It includes hundreds of species, from tiny finches to charismatic eagles; brilliant toucans, intricate birds of paradise, and perennial favorites such as parrots, hummingbirds, and owls also make colorful appearances. Everyone who cares about birds--from the family with a bird feeder outside the kitchen window to the serious birder with a life list of thousands--will flock to this distinctive and uplifting book.
Here's the most comfortable way to carry your binoculars for hours...this binocular harness strap spreads the weight of your binoculars across your shoulders for more relaxed viewing. This ingenious strap keeps your binoculars and rangefinders• even cameras• from jostling around as you walk-freeing up the use of your hands. Also helps keep your binoculars close to your chest and out of the way.
These cork coasters have been designed with a laser cut image of Sandhill Cranes. Designs may vary.
A pair of piping plovers struggle to raise their young on a beach where humans and their influence threaten both parents and chicks. Biologists help out by erecting a protective exclosure and all survive. Readers learn the importance of habitat for wild animals.
Appreciate the Adornment of Birds with this paperback book by Stan Tekeila, a National Outdoor Book Award Honorable Mention recipient
Feathers--possible the most amazing body covering in the entire animal kingdom. No other covering does all that feathers do. From the delicate down that keep birds warm to the sturdy flight feathers that allow them to soar, these marvelous structures are something to admire. This book is filled with stunning, incomparable photos, and it promises to delight as it walks you through the world of feathers.
This overview of Nebraska history leads both visitors and residents on an in-depth tour of the state's past. Divided into five geographic divisions, the book follows roadways to all the well-known and many lesser-known points of interest. From early French and Spanish explorers to modern agriculture and the ongoing plight of Native Americans, the complete story of Nebraska unfolds here.
Where the eastern and western currents of American life merge as smoothly as one river flows into another is a place called Nebraska. There we find the Platte, a river that gave sustenance to the countless migrants who once trudged westward along the Mormon and Oregon trails. We find the Sandhills, a vast region of sandy grassland that represents the largest area of dunes and the grandest and least disturbed region of mixed-grass prairies in all the Western Hemisphere. And, below it all, we find the Ogallala aquifer, the largest potential source of unpolluted water anywhere.
These ecological treasures are all part of the nature of Nebraska. With characteristic clarity, energy, and charm, Paul A. Johnsgard guides us through Nebraska’s incredible biodiversity, introducing us to each ecosystem and the flora and fauna it sustains and inviting us to contemplate the purpose and secrets of the natural world as we consider our own roles and responsibilities in our connection with it.
Experienced and novice birders will delight in David Allen Sibley's colorful bird portraits as they find favorite backyard birds while piecing together a 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle. Each of the birds in this piece of art--from the Great Horned Owl to the Goldfinch--is displayed in proportion to the flock of birds around it, making this puzzle a unique educational look at the sizes of a variety of North American birds. The colorful, challenging puzzle promises hours of fun packaged in one sturdy box, and the assembled result spans a generous 20 x 27 inches.
A list of all known North American birds, with three different sections: a list with space for detailed entries about each species, a simple checklist with six columns, and a blank section to enter your life list in the order you see the birds. This handy field diary is portable, with a waterproof cover and elastic band to hold the notebook closed. Perfect for a beginning birder!
After much request, we've got bobbles! These crane bobbles are made of poly-resin. Each design is handcrafted and hand-painted, and these have been modeled after the "life-size" Sandhill Crane bobblehead that greets visitors in the Iain Nicolson Audubon Center. The goldenrod-painted base features "Audubon's Rowe Sanctuary" on one side, and "I (heart) Cranes" on the other. The figure stands around 7.5" tall.
After many requests, they're here! Royal blue and black fanny packs, with two zipper pockets, adjustable strap, and featuring a design by Mia Homan, local student and Rowe volunteer. Water resistant and perfect for hiking, birding, and as an everyday carry-all.
Walk a mile in these crane socks! Featuring a knit-in design of two crane heads and "Rowe Sanctuary", at perfect height to show above your boots, these wool blend socks will help keep your toes warm! Made with a high-quality blend of 64/11/16/7/2 wool/nylon/spandex/elastic/lycra. Not just for keeping your feet warm; the fabric also helps regulate the temperature during high levels of activities. These come in tan and grey, and the middle of the sock includes an arch support to help keep your sock in place.
Available in sizes: 9-11 and 10-13
Cranes can soar with your support!