Rowe Sanctuary

Rowe Sanctuary Our mission is to protect the Platte River ecosystem and the birds that rely on it. Interested in volunteering?
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Located along the Platte River south of Gibbon, Nebraska, Rowe Sanctuary features multiple trails and hand-on nature education programs for children and adults. Every March, over a million Sandhill Cranes converge on the Platte River Valley in central Nebraska to fuel up before continuing north to their nesting grounds. Audubon’s Rowe Sanctuary is at the heart of this magnificent crane staging are

a. Rowe Sanctuary offers daily guided tours at sunrise and sunset to view the spectacular concentrations of Sandhill Cranes on their river roosts from new discovery stations strategically placed along the Platte River close to Sandhill Crane roosts. Nature enthusiasts, bird lovers, and photographers will have multiple ways to experience this historic migration. Fill out this form https://www.volgistics.com/appform/1350045329

Thanks to everyone who joined us at the Pollinators & Nebraska Natives Festival at Steinbrink Landscaping & Greenhouses....
06/24/2026

Thanks to everyone who joined us at the Pollinators & Nebraska Natives Festival at Steinbrink Landscaping & Greenhouses. 🐛🦋 We started the day with mural painting, fun presentations, making seed balls, butterflies, and sidewalk art! In the afternoon, we planted a pollinator garden at Rowe Sanctuary with plants grown in our greenhouse!

06/24/2026
Today, we honor Juneteenth, the day that marked the end of slavery in the United States and a celebration of Black freed...
06/19/2026

Today, we honor Juneteenth, the day that marked the end of slavery in the United States and a celebration of Black freedom, resilience, and achievement.

At Audubon, we recognize that everyone deserves the opportunity to connect with nature, find belonging outdoors, and help shape a future where both people and birds can thrive. As we celebrate Juneteenth, we reflect on the importance of creating inclusive communities and expanding access to the outdoors for all.

Today our Center is closed, but our trails are open from sunrise to sunset.

Our visitor center will be closing at 3pm today (6/18), and be closed tomorrow (6/19) for Juneteenth! Trails are open su...
06/18/2026

Our visitor center will be closing at 3pm today (6/18), and be closed tomorrow (6/19) for Juneteenth! Trails are open sunrise to sunset!

06/18/2026

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As we get closer to our Pollinators & Nebraska Natives Festival, we want you to get to know our speakers and their backgrounds!

Here is our feature of Amanda with Rowe Sanctuary and her expertise as a Conservation Practitioner with National Audubon Society.

Join us this Saturday, to learn about the benefits of native prairie plants with Amanda.

When the sun goes down, Rowe Sanctuary comes alive!Discover a different side of the sanctuary-where nighttime sounds and...
06/18/2026

When the sun goes down, Rowe Sanctuary comes alive!

Discover a different side of the sanctuary-where nighttime sounds and after-dark discoveries create a whole new way to experience nature. See the amazing evening footage that Rowe volunteer and photographer, Meggan Sommerville, has captured this spring and early summer!

Read her story and see what happens at Rowe After Dark!

Trail cameras let us notice the nocturnal

Visit us THIS Saturday at Steinbrink Nursery and then head out to Rowe Sanctuary for a full day of pollinator and native...
06/17/2026

Visit us THIS Saturday at Steinbrink Nursery and then head out to Rowe Sanctuary for a full day of pollinator and native plant activities! 🦋🪻

Also, please join us tonight for a Wildflower Walk at 7pm at Rowe Sanctuary! It's free and the prairies are buzzing with with beautiful blooms!

Nature is buzzing with tiny transformations this week at Rowe! Our volunteer, Meggan, spotted some exciting butterfly a...
06/11/2026

Nature is buzzing with tiny transformations this week at Rowe! Our volunteer, Meggan, spotted some exciting butterfly activity out on the prairie — including a Monarch caterpillar munching away on some milkweed and several Silvery Checkerspot butterfly caterpillars making their appearance on some Black-eyed Susan.

These little creatures may be small, but they’re doing big work as part of our prairie ecosystem. Caterpillars help support food webs today while becoming important pollinators tomorrow. Keep your eyes open on your next visit — you never know what you might discover!

Have you spotted any butterflies or caterpillars lately? Share what you’ve seen in the comments!

Photos: Meggan Sommerville

06/10/2026

The Center will be closed tomorrow due to storm- related maintenance. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Address

44450 Elm Island Road
Gibbon, NE
68840

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+13084685282

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