Great Plains Projects

Education in the Great Plains

Our Goals
Engage diverse audiences to inspire environmental stewardship, foster responsibility for natural resources, and promote healthier, more sustainable communities and economies.
What We’re Doing
Across North Dakota, South Dakota, and Nebraska, staff and volunteers engage people of all ages through summer camps, community events, and volunteer opportunities that explore the wonder of Great Plains birds.
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By inspiring more people in more places to value and protect the natural world, we are laying the foundation for future conservation. ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Centers and Sanctuaries are one of the principal elements of our education work. They have inspired more than 10 generations of Americans to learn about and protect birds, other wildlife, and the natural world. Our network reaches more than a million visitors each year. 

 

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̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Adventures Nature camp
Summer camp for young nature explorers.
Student measuring plant
Platte River Safari Camp
Campers take part in a variety of hands-on activities that include natural and physical science, language arts, history, and art, while having fun.
Young girl in the river with a leech.
Flying Higher Camp
This camp will take campers into the realm of scientific surveys and identification with a huge dose of fun. Students will learn in depth about the Platte River, Wetland habitats, Prairie ecosystems,
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