Marianne Wellington Marianne Wellington is a chick-rearing specialist at ICF. Along with Richard Urbanek, Marianne is in charge of raising the chicks in the direct autumn release (DAR) group. She will also help supervise the new cranes at their home in Florida after they follow wild cranes there for their first winter. Journey North is pleased to feature this educational adventure made possible by the Whooping Crane Eastern Partnership (WCEP).   This Season Teachers Kids Orientation Registration Search Copyright 1997-2008 Journey North. All Rights Reserved. Questions or comments? Contact us.