conserving rocky mountain greater sandhill cranes + their habitat through science + education
The Greater Sandhill Crane is an iconic species of the Yampa Valley in Northwest Colorado. Returning in the spring from wintering grounds in New Mexico and Arizona, cranes nest and raise their young in wetland areas throughout the valley.
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Colorado Gives Day is Dec. 10. 2024
November 1st marks the launch of Colorado Gives season. We ask you to consider making an investment in the future of Greater Sandhill Cranes with a donation to CCCC. Your donation supports:
- 3rd grade and community education programs
- The Yampa Valley Crane Festival
- The live-streaming Crane Nest Camera
- Crops for Cranes habitat improvement projects, and more!
Visit our support page to learn more about ways to donate. CCCC is grateful for your support!
CCCC is hiring an Events & Marketing Coordinator:
Do you love cranes & conservation? CCCC seeks an Events & Marketing Coordinator to support CCCC’s mission by designing marketing materials and supporting event planning and facilitation. Please visit our employment page to learn more. Come join the flock!
Donor Recognition:
Thank you to the Yampa Valley Community Foundation for awarding CCCC a generous grant in the 2024-25 Community Grant Cycle. These funds help CCCC to continue to work on behalf of Sandhill cranes! We are grateful to the YVCF for their work to support important community efforts in the Yampa Valley.