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Hand made by Wild Lupine Folkcraft out of Whitefish Montana. These limited edition stained glass earrings feature a crane set against a stunning Platte River sunset backdrop. Earrings are 1.25 inches in diameter and have a stainless steel post.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
A stunning four inch square sticker, designed by local student and Rowe volunteer, Nicole Mittman. Features two cranes flying, silhouetted against the night sky.
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!
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.
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.
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 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 terry cloth towels are accented with a stitched crane fabric. Towels are either white or black and the accent fabric may vary.
Decorate your bag, shirt, or hat with this button proving you are a "Craniac". The button is about 1" in diameter.
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!
Artscape has developed a new product to reduce the impact of window-collisions on bird populations. The solution is a product that emits light where bird vision is sensitive but human vision is not. This allows birds to differentiate reflections in windows from actual habitat while remaining aesthetically pleasing to people. Each package contains (6) 4”X4” pieces that are easy to apply or remove without adhesives
Steve and Jude have combined their skills to publish a book about cranes focused on strengthening our bonds with nature. The book is part biology, part poetry, part imagination, and a lot of unique art.
Cranes can soar with your support!