Nebraska Field Days
July 12 at Platte River Prairies and August 2 at Niobrara Valley Preserve
Nature is a party, and everyone is invited!
The Nature Conservancy in Nebraska is thrilled to announce two summer field days at the places we protect. These events are free and open to the public and will feature scenic hikes, volunteer opportunities, wildlife tours and more. Interested in joining us for an unforgettable day of fun in the field? Get details below and kindly RSVP so we can get an accurate headcount. See you soon!
Know Before You Go
- Guests are encouraged to bring a refillable water bottle, lunch, snacks, sunscreen, insect repellent and anything else needed for a day under the Nebraska sun.
- All guests must complete a liability waiver upon arrival.
- For detailed directions and more information about the preserves, visit the Platte River Prairies and Niobrara Valley Preserve homepages.
Platte River Prairies: July 12, 2025
Activities will run from 7 a.m.–2:30 p.m. and include informative sessions led by TNC staff, hands-on hikes and a native seed harvest. A schedule of the day's events can be found here.
RSVP to Kate Samuelson by July 9: katelyn.glause@tnc.org or 402-722-4440.
Niobrara Valley Preserve: August 2, 2025
Field Day at Niobrara Valley Preserve is back for the first time in five years! Activities will run from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and include a look at our approach to prescribed fire, scenic hikes and an opportunity to observe our resident bison herd—now more than 1,000 animals strong.
RSVP to Kate Samuelson by July 20: katelyn.glause@tnc.org or 402-722-4440.
Protect Nebraska's Wild Places
The Nature Conservancy's mission is to preserve plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive. Thanks to the generosity of conservationists like you, we're working in Nebraska to do just that.
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Platte River Prairies
Located between Grand Island and Kearney, Nebraska, the Platte River Prairies are a chain of grasslands and wetlands that are managed for biological diversity.
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