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South Dakota’s Prairie Fest 2026

October 15, 2026 — 51�� Great Plains staff provides bird-focused education, activities, and outdoor excitement for Prairie Fest attendees.

Summer Camp Highlights in the Great Plains

October 14, 2026 — A glimpse into summer's adventures.

So Many Birds, So Little Time (or Bands)

September 23, 2026 — A morning of bird banding reveals the stories these tiny travelers carry and the questions they leave behind.

Adding to knowledge of life on the prairie with iNaturalist and other apps

July 07, 2026 — By JoAnne Young

Protecting Progress: Keeping Nebraska Moving Forward on Clean Energy

June 08, 2026 — Investing in renewable.

Welcome Thunders, Rains, Birds, and Spring!

June 02, 2026 — Year five of Return of the Thunderbirds, a cross-cultural community celebration.

Garden Gang at Rowe Sanctuary

April 27, 2026 — Engaging volunteers in garden bed management.

Wildlife Explorers Brings Birds and Careers to Elementary and Middle Schools around Lincoln

April 22, 2026 — Planting seeds for future stewardship.

Announcing the Great Plains' Bird of the Year: the Western Meadowlark

March 13, 2026 — Celebrating the iconic grassland species.

Plants for Birds Survey

January 22, 2026

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