Goose Pond Fish and Wildlife Area in Linton, Indiana, is celebrating its 18th annual Marsh Madness Sandhill Crane Festival in February with two days of educational activities and outdoor fun for all ages. Taking place Feb. 19 and 20 at both the Roy Clark Building in Humphreys Park and Goose Pond Fish and Wildlife Area Visitors Center, the festival coincides with peak migration season for sandhill cranes and other waterfowl in the area. Visitors will enjoy bird encounters, crane-themed crafts and activities, an owl pellet activity for kids and adults, nature trail walking tours, scavenger hunts with prizes, a bird feeder workshop, and much more. Tickets also include a guided wetland bus tour offered several times throughout the day on Feb. 20.
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The event kicks off with live and silent auctions featuring wildlife artwork on Friday. It continues on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Humphreys Park and from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Goose Pond Fish and Wildlife Area Visitors Center. Admission is $5 for adults and free for children. For more information and the complete activity schedule and bus tour timetable, visit friendsofgoosepond.org/marsh-madness or call 812-890-3673.
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