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Choose from any of the following:
Showing off
Synchronicity
True Colors
Crane of Another Color
Dancing to the Technicolor Beat
Crane Fever #1, #2, #3
Choose from a variety of designs, clockwise from top:
Sandhill Cranes NC-269: Six Heads at sunrise
Sandhill Cranes NC-8: Five crane lineup
Sandhill Cranes with Young - NC 70
Flying Sandhill Cranes NC-069: Five Sandhill cranes in flight
Sandhill Cranes NC-175: A duo in the river
Second photo: Two Whooping Cranes
This spirit totem is laser-engraved into a variety of semi-precious gemstone worry stones. The engraving is then painted in either black or gold. Stones vary, call the Visitor's Center at 308-468-5282 if you have a preference for color.
While driving across the USA, Paul and Cara meet at an intersection of modern east-west highway and ancient south-north migratory flyway during the annual Sandhill crane migration. An intertwined story of migration, family, guardianship, inspiration of youth—and how WATER connects us all. Cara and Paul experience the wonder of the birds, the stakeholders affected by the river, the beauty and silence of the prairie, and the local connection to it all in a ten-year young wildlife ambassador named Fauna.
Many metaphors are sprinkled within this timepiece of season and the sunrises and sunsets in an infinite sky. Set within a natural canvas to rediscover simple appreciations of life. Asking questions brings awareness. Answers inspire hope.
By Jon Farrar, this guide is a go-to for how to find species of interest across Nebraska. Explore off-the beaten path birding locations, and revisit your favorites with new eyes!
Don Welch is a Nebraska poet and author, recently retired from 50 years of teaching at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. He’s lived most of his life with his wife Marcia in central Nebraska, where much of his work has been influenced by the natural world. Hear more from Don about his inspiration and work here: https://plattebasintimelapse.com/2015/08/don-welch-nebraska-poet/
Nebraska Off the Beaten Path features the things travelers and locals want to see and experience––if only they knew about them. From the best in local dining to quirky cultural tidbits to hidden attractions, unique finds, and unusual locales, Nebraska Off the Beaten Path takes the reader down the road less traveled and reveals a side of Nebraska that other guidebooks just don't offer.
Made by Ioway Bee Farms, a Nebraska Tribal business, these lotion bars are made from four natural ingredients; Shea Butter, Cocoa Butter, Coconut Oil and Beeswax. Proven to heal dry skin with one application a day, and works great on rashes, insect bites, poison ivy and even makes psoriasis and eczema look and feel better! Keep bar in a cool, dry place.
Enjoy this emollient beeswax based lip balm made by Ioway Bee Farm, a Nebraska based Tribal business. Their lip balms are petroleum-free, and come in cherry and cocoa butter flavors.
Founded in 2017, the Ioway Bee Farm is owned and operated by the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska. Their label features Chief White Cloud, Mahaska, painted in 1844 by the famous western painter George Catlin. Mahaska signed the 1836 treaty which established the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska reservation along the Missouri River in Kansas and Nebraska. The river bluffs, woodlands, and meadows are full of native medicinal plants and wildflowers, that the Tribe’s bees rely on to make nanyi (NAH-nyee), pure honey.
Made by Mary Gorman, a Rowe volunteer, these crane fabric tissue holders help reduce fabric waste--they're made from scraps! Each holder comes with a pack of tissues that can be replaced when used up. Color and pattern may differ from what is shown.
Enjoy these 6x6 in. Yasutomo origami papers--fun for everyone! These come in two design options: Easy, fold-by-number animals (lion, giraffe, elephant), and Color and fold--a two-in-one craft. Ages 3+
Color and Fold--24 sheets, 6 coloring designs
Animals-12 sheets, 4 of each animal
Ready to level up your origami folding? Choose from the Folk Art or Dots collections of 4.6x4.6 in paper, and fold away!
Dots collection--20 sheets, 10 patterns with solid color on back
Folk Art - 40 sheets, 10 patterns, comes with an instruction sheet.
A folding guide to familiar species, this Pocket Naturalist guide provides beautiful illustrations of common birds of Nebraska, and is a great key to start birding with. Explore waterbirds, nearshore birds, birds of prey, perching berds, swifts, woodpeckers, and game birds!
Looking to learn more about what's growing in Nebraska? This handy pocket guide gives a good overview of wildflowers, trees, shrubs, and grasses that are most common in the State. Color illustrations and descriptions help to jump-start your botanical exploration!
The quintessential pocket guide to understanding crane behavior--ever wondered what wing positioning, neck posture, or movements are communicating between cranes? This handy guide can help you figure it out! Covering social body language, dancing, defense, attack, and nesting and more.
This pair of sandhill cranes is captured in a unique pewter sculpture, preening their feathers. Cranes use their bill to support health and structure of the feathers (e.g. position feathers, interlock feather barbules, clean feathers, and help keep parasites in check). Cranes will paint their feathers with mud or soil as part of their preening. This sculpture is 2 inches tall and 2 inches wide, capturing the charismatic grooming behavior of a pair of cranes.
This sculpture was created by artist Gary Ginther, an award winning artist from Cambridge, NE.
Want to know more about Sandhill cranes? Then check out Kids and Cranes Videos. These delightful videos use live action, still photos, and animation! Learn the characteristics of cranes and more in the “Why Study Cranes” segment. Learn about where and why cranes travel in “Cranes on the Move”. See that red crown? Find out all about it and other crane traits in “What Cranes Do”. Check out the Platte River in “The Changing River” segment. Expand your horizons when you explore “The Big Bend Region” and the “Platte River Basin” segments. In no time at all, you’ll be a crane expert! Viewing time varies by segment.
Show your support for Rowe Sanctuary with this striking yellow and blue 100% cotton T-shirt.
Sizes range from small to XX-Large
Life sure is simple for a sandhill crane! Take this Life is Simple short sleeve T-shirt as a reminder to keep things simple, and show your support for Rowe Sanctuary.
This Life is Simple T-shirt is 50% cotton and 50% polyester, and is available from small to XX-large.
Bring the cranes home with these cute magnets featuring photography from the 2023 Crane Photography Contest.
Clockwise from upper right:
"Soaring through Sunset" by Brandon Davenport
"Afternoon Gathering" by Nancy Schmidt
"Jumping for Joy" by Nancy Schmidt
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
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.
Keep cool with fun bandana, designed by Mia Homan, a Rowe Volunteer! Featuring prints of Rowe's priority bird species, this 100% cotton bandana will keep you looking good (and help with your bird identification skills)!
A beautiful (and useful) design by Autumn Fern, these bags feature a hand-dyed Sandhill Crane on one side in the color of your choosing. Three pockets, a beautiful patterned lining, and an adjustable shoulder strap make this the perfect on-the-go bag--even fits most binoculars!
Colors, clockwise from upper left: purple, sky blue, honey, green, rose, teal.
Cranes can soar with your support!