The Crane Trust, Inc. is a non-profit organization devoted to addressing protection and enhancement solutions in order to mirror the unique and extraordinary habitat that has been used by the endangered whooping crane, two sub-species of sandhill cranes and other migratory birds along the Big Bend Region of the Platte River Valley in Nebraska.
The Crane Trust consists of two facilities: the main campus includes the headquarter office, research laboratory, Pietrok VIP viewing blinds, and Legacy Cabins. The second facility is the beautiful nature and visitor center located off I-80 exit 305 which welcomes guests to the Crane Trust’s rare, protected lands year round and to the great Sandhill Crane migration in the spring.
With a dedicated staff boasting diverse backgrounds in biology, land management, fundraising, marketing, and other professions, each member contributes to our mission of conserving and enhancing this rare ecosystem. This includes nearly 10,000 acres of native grassland prairie, wet meadows, and an uninterrupted seven-mile stretch along the historic Platte River. Whatever your expertise, you’ll discover an environment that fosters innovation and collaboration.
