Whooping Crane Matt Ahrens Matt Ahrens is the team's back-up pilot, filling in as needed. Matt helped in 2007, when he started in Tennessee, flew all the flights over Georgia, and finished in Florida. The team looks forward to his fun presence and great cooking once again this year. (Matt is an expert gardener and makes delicious pickles!)   Journey North is pleased to feature this educational adventure made possible by the Whooping Crane Eastern Partnership (WCEP). Facebook Pinterest Twitter © 1997 – 2019 Journey North. All rights reserved.