Name: Conservation Conversations: with Conservation Photographer Michael Forsberg and the Crane Trust
Start: 2024-09-19T17:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-09-19T20:00:00-05:00
Location: 801 S 10th St, Omaha, NE, United States, Nebraska 68108

Conservation Conversations: with Conservation Photographer Michael Forsberg and the Crane Trust

Do you know important steps in wildlife conservation are being made here in our backyard? The Durham Museum is proud to present 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, an inspiring speaking series that looks at the work being done close to home to make our world a better place for wildlife and people.
This 'Conversation' begins with a social hour and exploration of our two featured exhibitions, 𝘽𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙅𝙖𝙣𝙚: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙀𝙫𝙤𝙡𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙤𝙛 𝘿𝙧. 𝙅𝙖𝙣𝙚 𝙂𝙤𝙤𝙙𝙖𝙡𝙡 and 𝙈𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙖𝙡 𝙤𝙛 𝙊𝙢𝙖𝙝𝙖'𝙨 𝙒𝙞𝙡𝙙 𝙆𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙙𝙤𝙢, followed by the presentation. Social hour includes light hors d’oeuvres and cash bar.
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𝟱𝗣𝗠: Social hour and exhibit exploration
𝟲:𝟯𝟬𝗣𝗠: Presentation
• Please note, the museum will close at 4PM and re-open at 5PM for the event
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For 30 years, acclaimed photographer and Nebraska native Michael Forsberg has captured the Great Plains through a camera lens, sharing a unique perspective of what was once one of Earth’s greatest grassland ecosystems. Through captivating images from his work, Forsberg will share with guests his lifelong journey following North America’s cranes up and down the Central Flyway and the ever-changing water resources of the region. See how stories and imagery that, when shared, have the power to elevate science and transcend politics to help each of us connect personally, care deeply and understand what’s at stake in preserving the nation’s heartland. This conversation will be moderated by Amy Sandeen, the Outreach and Special Events Manager with Crane Trust Nature & Visitor Center in Wood River, Nebraska.
Admission: These events are FREE for museum members; regular admissions applies for non-members. Registration required.

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿
🖥️ Online: DurhamMuseum.org/conservation-forsberg
📧 Email: [email protected]
☎️ Phone: 402-444-5071

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗲𝗹 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗴, 𝗳𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿
Michael is a conservation photographer, author and educator who focuses on wildlife, grasslands and watersheds across North America’s Great Plains. Michael co-founded and directs the Platte Basin Timelapse project and current serves on faculty at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. A Senior Fellow with the International League of Conservation Photographers, in 2017 Michael received the Sierra Club’s Ansel Adams Award for Conservation Photography and the Environmental Impact Award from the North American Nature Photographers Association. His photos have appeared in National Geographic, Audubon, Nature Conservancy and Sierra magazines. Michael lives in Lincoln, Nebraska, with his family and a collection of unruly animals. (Forsberg photo by Scott Dobry)
𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗔𝗺𝘆 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗻, 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿
Amy grew up in Hastings, Nebraska, then lived and worked in St. Paul/Minneapolis for 18 years before moving back to her roots in 2008. At Crane Trust, she designs and implements activities that promote community engagement, education and partnerships. Amy’s drive to create connections is inspired and informed by more than 30 years of professional work in experiential education and nonprofit leadership. She serves on local and state boards and facilitates workshops to build nonprofit capacity growth. Amy is a musician and photographer, and loves sharing outdoor experiences with others.