The Great Sandhill Crane Migration

Sandhill crane watch
Sandhill crane watch

Take an OLLI trip to Rowe Sanctuary in Kearney to witness one of the largest migrations of birds on the planet. Experience the Sandhill cranes March 23-24, from viewing blinds along the Platte River as hundreds of thousands of the beautiful dancing birds make their way north to Canada.

This getaway includes:

- Roundtrip motor coach transport
- 1-night hotel Country Inn & Suites, Kearney, including taxes
- Buffet dinner at Valentino’s
- Breakfast at hotel
- Driver Gratuities
- Sunset and Sunrise Sandhill Crane viewings in Rowe Sanctuary blinds (30 persons per blind)
- Museum of Nebraska Art (MONA) (Annual Sandhill Crane Exhibit)
- The Archway at Kearney
- Snacks and water during trip
- Escorted by AAA Nebraska

This trip requires extended periods of time standing or walking, sometimes over 30 minutes and also on uneven and unpaved ground, including walking in the dark by flashlight.

Dates: March 23-24, 2020

Cost: $344 per person double occupancy; $419 single occupancy

Departure Point: Gateway Mall parking lot, north of Dillard’s parking deck

Departure Time: 12 p.m.
Please arrive at least 20 minutes prior to Noon. Return by approximately 4 p.m. March 24.

Registration deadline: Monday, Dec 9

Payment in full due at reservation. Additional $25 per person for non-OLLI members

Dress warmly with layers and prepare to see an amazing migration with your fellow OLLI members.

Download the brochure at:
https://olli.unl.edu/travel-opportunities

Register for this trip at:
http://www.cvent.com/events/olli-at-unl-sandhill-cranes-trip/event-summary-cfd737c4a8f24d159eca04fec625567d.aspx

Please contact the Auto Club Group, AAA Nebraska, with any questions at 1-800-887-4971, or Ronald Metz at rlmetz@aaane.com