# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Annual Sandhill Crane Count
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 am – Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 08:30 am (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Polk County Conservation is calling all birders, newcomers, and avid hobbyists to assist in this Annual Crane Count in partnership with the International Crane Foundation. Experience the comeback of midwestern cranes by participating!

Driving and walking routes will be available to encourage encounters for all types of abilities. 

What to bring:
- Binoculars
- Sturdy Hiking Footwear
- Layers for the Weather

The Crane Count will be available at Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt. 

To learn more, click the link below.

Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt: https://polkcountyiowa.volunteermatters.org/project-catalog/27


Want to learn more about Sandhill Cranes? Join us for a virtual lunch and learn on April 1st:

Lunch & Learn: https://polkcountyiowa.volunteermatters.org/project-catalog/34
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/maxwell/annual-sandhill-crane-count/200029876881043
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 67

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Maxwell
- **state**: IA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt
- **lat**: 41.791799125437
- **long**: -93.429760429381
- **full address**: Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt, 8700 NE 126th Ave, Maxwell, IA 50161-4310, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Annual Sandhill Crane Count being held?
  - **A:** Annual Sandhill Crane Count takes place on Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 am to Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 08:30 am at Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt, 8700 NE 126th Ave, Maxwell, IA 50161-4310, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Annual Sandhill Crane Count?
  - **A:** Annual Sandhill Crane Count is organized by Polk County Conservation.

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