WOOD RIVER — Michael Forsberg, celebrated photographer and conservation storyteller, is thrilled to announce the release of his new book, Into Whooperland, A photographer’s journey with whooping cranes.
To mark this special occasion, the Crane Trust is pleased to host an exclusive book release and dinner event on Dec. 12 at the Crane Trust Nature & Visitor Center, starting at 6 p.m.
- What: An Evening with Michael Forsberg at Crane Trust
-Dinner, presentation, and book release & signing - When: Thursday, December 12th
– Meal at 6:00 p.m., Presentation and book signing begins at 6:30 p.m. - Where: Crane Trust Nature & Visitor Center, 9325 South Alda Road, Wood River
- Tickets: Free, open to the public – Soup & Cinnamon Rolls, free will donation
The evening promises an unforgettable experience, blending incredible photography and fascinating stories of the annual migration of the endangered whooping crane. Join us for:
- Michael’s presentation with stories and images from his new book, offering an intimate
glimpse into the perilous lives of whooping cranes. - A Q&A session with Michael Forsberg, diving deeper into his five-year process of writing
and creating the book. - Signed book copies for purchase and personalized photo opportunities.
- 6:00 p.m. soup and cinnamon rolls for attendees. Free will donation.
“I offer you this testament of pictures and words, accompanied with a prayer that it does justice to them. As you navigate through the pages, imagine the sweep of time unfolding. And perhaps you will find the whooping cranes’ story entangled in your own in some meaningful way,” says Forsberg. “Above all, my hope is when you hold this book in your hands, you feel something—anything. And that you will see these ancient white wonders, tallest of birds in North America and rarest of cranes in our world, as the beautiful beings they are.” – Michael Forsberg
With a mission focused on habitat preservation for whooping cranes, Crane Trust is pleased to partner with Michael Forsberg in telling the story of the most endangered crane species. Crane Trust’s preserved habitat on the Platte River was the setting for several images in Forsberg’s book.
Books will continue to be available for purchase at the Crane Trust Nature & Visitor Center gift shop throughout the year ahead.
For more information about Into Whooperland, A photographer’s journey with whooping cranes and Michael Forsberg, visit michaelforsberg.com
