̽»¨¾«Ñ¡

The Iain Nicolson ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center is open year-round, welcoming visitors to explore its exhibits, gift shop, programs, and trails!  The Center is a gateway to the Platte River ecosystem and surrounding grassland habitat.  

Rowe Sanctuary offers X miles of trails, located along the Platte River and the adjoining grassland and riparian ecosystems.  Trail surfaces include concrete, crushed gravel, and mowed grass.  Trails are open dawn-dusk.  

Trail highlight: The Dr. Paul Johnsgard Accessible Trail Loop is a fully-paved concrete walk that allows visitors of all abilities to experience the ecosystems of the Platte River and the surrounding habitat.  (?) More information can be found (?) 

Pets are not allowed on trails.  There is a designated pet relief area south of the parking lot. 

Picnic tables are available at the front of our building and under the covered shelter at the West side of our building.  Reservations are not needed to use these areas. 

Rowe Sanctuary lies at the heart of a critical staging area for hundreds of thousands of migrating Sandhill Cranes each Spring.  Each year, visitors come from all over the globe to witness North America’s great migration.  

Crane migration typically starts in early March, and lasts for 4-6 weeks until early/mid April.  Rowe Sanctuary offers tours, programs, and events to celebrate the migration and allow members of the public to experience this incredible natural phenomenon.