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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Thank you for attending the 3rd annual Crane Migration Celebration!
Many thanks to our attendees, volunteers, donors, sponsors, and supporters for making this event a great success!
We look forward to all that we can accomplish in 2025 thanks to your support.
Thank you to our event sponsors:
Gold Sponsor
Bronze Sponsors
Questions? info@coloradocranes.org
Welcome Back, Cranes!
March 1- 8 is Greater Sandhill Crane Week in Routt & Moffat Counties, and CCCC is celebrating with a variety of activities:
- First Crane Sighting Contest
- Creative Arts Scholarship Contest Gallery at the Depot
- Crane Migration Celebration
- Photo Contest
- Coloring Contest
There is something for everyone. Click on the links above to learn more about how you can engage with these activities to celebrate the cranes’ spring migration back to the Yampa Valley. Eyes on the sky!
Upcoming Grouse & Crane Tours:
Join Yampatika and CCCC for a unique program at the Howe Ranch: tours leave from the Yampatika office in Steamboat Springs and travel to the breathtaking Elkhead area of the Yampa Valley to view Sharp-tailed Grouse lekking action and Greater Sandhill Cranes dance.
- Tours on May 3rd & 10th, 2025
- 3:40 am – 11 am
- Ages 16+
- $125/person – includes transportation & breakfast
Space is limited to 8 people per tour.
Visit Yampatika’s website to register & learn more about these tours!