Partner spotlight: Platte Basin Timelapse Editor's note: Conservation along the Platte River is a collaborative effort, and Rowe Sanctuary works closely with many partners to work towards our habitat and landscape goals. This month, we shine a light on one of our partner's programs: Pedaling the Whooper Highway, an effort to raise awareness on Whooping Crane migratory pathways. Enjoy! Imagine pedaling 2,500 miles through the heart of the Great Plains–following an ancient migration of one of the rarest birds in the world, powered by grit, determination, and love for a species we almost lost. Right now, a photographer and an ecologist are doing just that. On May 11, 2026, Mike Forsberg and Dr. Andy Caven began a 2,500-mile, 50-day bike trip to raise awareness for whooping crane conservation. The bikers started on the Texas Gulf Coast and will finish in central Saskatchewan.…