Dr. Paul Johnsgard will be available to sign books at the Audubon's Rowe Sanctuary on March 12 from 1:00pm-3:00pm. Dr. Paul Johnsgard is an ornithologist, artist and emeritus professor at the University of Nebraska. He produced his first book, the Handbook of Waterfowl Behaviour published by Cornell University in 1965. He is considered one of […]

Audubon’s Bird-friendly Communities conservation strategy is guided by the principle of improving communities all over the country by providing birds with food, shelter, safe passage and places to raise their young. Native plants provide resources that support birds in each of those areas, and research is demonstrating that even small patches of habitat planted with […]

Bring your family out to Audubon's Rowe Sanctuary to learn what birding is all about! In celebration of Migratory Bird Month, we are holding a Birding with the Family event as part of our Rowe Adventures education series. This event is an introduction to bird watching for the whole family! There will be guided hikes […]

The leaves on the trees are not the only things changing. Nature has many ways to survive the upcoming cold winter months. Come learn about different strategies animals and plants use to survive the cold and explore the trails for these changes. Be sure to dress according to the weather.

Many types of animals spend the winter in dead leaves and logs. By using scientist tools and techniques, explore these small habitats to discover a variety of these spineless critters. […]

Come explore our trails along the Platte River to find, even in the cold months of winter, animals and insects find ways to adapt. Families and participants of all ages will also enjoy watching the feeders from the windows of the center. Make sure to dress in layers for the hike.

The Iain Nicolson Audubon Center at Rowe Sanctuary relies on its volunteers year-round, but especially during the annual Sandhill Crane migration. Come learn more about volunteering at Rowe Sanctuary by joining us for our annual "Crane Season Volunteer Training Series". Most training topics will be offered twice, check out our events to see what else […]

Audubon's Rowe Sanctuary presents: "Whooping Cranes, Interior Least Terns, and Piping Plovers - A Conversation about Nebraska's Tree Most Imperiled Birds," presented by Mary Bomberger Brown from the Tern and […]

Join us at the National Willa Cather Center as we partner with Iain Nicolson Audubon Center at Rowe Sanctuary and the Willa Cather Archive for an ecotourism day-trip! Begin your day with a sunrise viewing of Sandhill cranes on the Platte River in Rowe Sanctuary's viewing blinds, followed by a short charter ride to Red […]