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Audubon's Rowe Sanctuary
Lillian Annette Rowe Bird Sanctuary is dedicated to the conservation of Sandhill
cranes, Whooping cranes, and other migratory birds, and their habitat along the
Platte River in south central Nebraska. Owned and managed by the National
Audubon Society, the sanctuary has grown from 782 acres in 1974 to nearly 1,900
acres today. Rowe Sanctuary is the perfect place to view the spectacular annual
spring migration of a half-million Sandhill cranes, along with ducks, geese, and
other migrating birds.
The
Ian Nicolsen Audubon Center at Rowe Sanctuary provides nature-based education
opportunities year-round for local schools and the general public. Outdoor,
experienced-based education is the heart of what the Audubon Society does at the
Center.
During
the crane migration season in March, C.S.I. (Crane Scene Investigations)
is a two-hour program that teaches students about Sandhill cranes and their
annual migration, and Earth Connections will guide students
through a hands-on approach to nature with artist and educator Caryl McHarney.
Educational videos on cranes are also available year-round on the Rowe Sanctuary
web site.
More on
both programs here.
In the
Summer, the Big Bend SOAR Camps (Summer Orientation About Rivers)
is a nature day camp where 2nd through 5th grade children can learn about the
Platte River and other natural areas in and around Buffalo and Kearney Counties.
Flying Higher is a hands-on ecology camp geared for 6th through
8th grade children that takes campers into the realm of scientific surveys and
identification with a huge dose of fun.
More both programs here.
During
other parts of the year, the Nebraska's Waters & Wildlife program
can provide a variety of education activities that connect student's outdoor
experience with art, language, science, social studies and other subjects.
SPLASH (Senses Providing Language Arts Skills Help) is designed to
develop writing skills in a natural way. Activities include a river dig, hikes,
and more.
More on
both programs here.
Keanne
Leonard is education director at Rowe Sanctuary, 44450 Elm Island Road, Gibbon,
NE 68840. Reach her at (308) 468-5282, or visit the
Rowe Sanctuary web site here.
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