Conservation photographer Michael Forsberg spent the last five years camera-in-hand exploring the natural history of whooping cranes across the continent, meeting people who love them, and discovering how these tall, magnificent and rarest of cranes are navigating our 21st-century world. In this multimedia presentation, Mike will take you on a wild, wonderful, and sometimes heartbreaking journey from whooping crane wintering grounds along the Texas Gulf Coast to their remote nesting grounds in northern Canada, and on migration through the heart of the Great Plains.

In this remarkable book, Mike tells the extraordinary stories of tough, adaptive individual birds

and the network of biologists, wildlife teams, landowners, and volunteers committed to

maintaining and restoring the species. The result of his efforts is a glimpse into the lives

of whooping cranes previously unknown as they are among the most endangered bird species

on the planet. (See book note below.)

Michael Forsberg was born and reared in Nebraska and has been a professional photographer for 30 years. His books, articles, and films focus on wildlife and conservation stories in the Great Plains. Mike is a senior fellow with the International League of Conservation Photographers, co-founder of Platte Basin Timelapse, and on the faculty with IANR at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Mike lives with his family and a collection of unruly animals in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Mike has accepted Wachiska’s offer to sell his book at this meeting. The price is $49 plus tax, which can be paid by cash, check, or credit card. Mike graciously offered to donate a portion of sales back to Wachiska.

Join Wachiska on Thursday, March 13, at 7:00 p.m. at Lincoln’s Unitarian Church, 6300 A Street, for this free, public, in-person presentation which will be live-streamed on YouTube at

https://youtube.com/live/E5iKWy-UHqo?feature=share

No registration is needed. This program can also be viewed at a later time. Check Wachiska’s website for links to past programs.

Following the Forsberg presentation, there will be a reception for long-time Wachiska member and employee, Arlys Reitan. Arlys has managed the office, scheduled general meeting program speakers, and written The Babbling Brook for 30 years. Join us for refreshments, treats, and celebration.