National Bobwhite and Grassland Initiative - NBGI

08/06/2026

A BIG congratulations to America's Longleaf Restoration Initiative and the many people whose efforts continue to move longleaf restoration forward.

Their latest Accomplishment Report is full of examples of what can be accomplished when people work together.

America’s Longleaf partners established nearly 93,000 acres of new longleaf pine in 2025, with 63% on private lands and a record 12,707 acres gained from silviculture. Even in a tough seed year, partners rallied and a record 34,000 bushels of pine cones were collected to support future planting.

Check out the full 2025 Accomplishment Report: https://bit.ly/4eNiOiM

07/24/2026

The countdown is on. We're just over two weeks away from the 2026 NBGI Annual Meeting!

Last year’s meeting brought conservation professionals together to celebrate conservation achievements.

This year, we're building on that momentum with three days of ideas, collaboration, and connection designed to strengthen partnerships and move conservation forward.

Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/3SE1pjU

07/15/2026

Each Annual Meeting reflects the people and places that make conservation possible.

That's why we're proud to have the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife, serving as host for the 2026 NBGI Annual Meeting.

Join us August 10–12 as conservation professionals gather to share knowledge, strengthen partnerships, and move conservation forward.

Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/3SE1pjU

07/08/2026

The best ideas in conservation are built together.

Join us August 10–12 in West Portsmouth, Ohio, to connect with conservation professionals from across the country and help shape the future of grassland and bird conservation.

Whether you're a longtime partner or attending for the first time, you'll leave with new perspectives, meaningful connections, and ideas that extend well beyond the meeting.

Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/3SE1pjU

07/01/2026

We hope you'll join us for the 2026 NBGI Annual Meeting!

📅 August 10–12
📍 Shawnee Lodge & Conference Center | West Portsmouth, Ohio

Spend a few days connecting with conservation professionals, sharing ideas, and building partnerships that move conservation forward.

🏨 Take advantage of our discounted room block through July 9.

Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/3SE1pjU

03/31/2026

Are you doing impactful work in grasslands, wildlife, or working lands? If so, this is your chance to share it!

Our friends at the Southeastern Grasslands Institute are now accepting presentation proposals for its 2026 conference.

Learn more and apply: https://www.engsymposium.org/request-for-presentations

🔉Call for Presentations for the 14th Eastern Native Grasslands Symposium is live! 🔉

Session tracks include, but are not limited to:
🦝Wildlife & Conservation
🚜Regenerative Agriculture
🌼Landscape Architecture
🌱Production

Proposals are due May 5, 2026. The symposium will be October 13-16, 2026, at the Bruce Convention Center in Hopkinsville, KY. Click the following link to submit a presentation proposal today: https://www.engsymposium.org/request-for-presentations

03/20/2026

Our friends at NBGIF are searching for Prescribed Fire Contractors to support habitat work in Ohio.

Learn more and submit a proposal here: https://bit.ly/4svPO3w

03/06/2026

🎉 NBGI’s 30th Anniversary is here 🎉

We’re celebrating during the North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference with a night at Nationwide Arena | Blue Jackets vs. Hurricanes on March 31, 2026!

Tickets are limited and available by request for conference attendees: https://bit.ly/4qPmuDf

Hope to see you there!