Prairies made by hand.
We preserve, maintain and restore native prairies and wetlands. These conservation sites are used for community education, recreation and sustainable economic development.
Our MissionPreservation. It’s what we do.
Prairie Plains Resource Institute has pioneered grassland management and educational activities on its network of eight native prairie preserves, beginning at a time when few such preserves existed in central Nebraska.
Whether it’s kids discovering, scientists researching or families spending time together, we provide places that allow people to enjoy the land.
Prairie Restoration
Prairie Plains spent its early days harvesting seeds from local wild populations, planting small plots and understanding local native prairies.
Planting Prairies
Parcels restored to prairie provide increased rangeland productivity, pollinator habitat, water quality, biodiversity and educational/recreational space.
Tree and Shrub Removal
Woody plant (tree and shrub) invasion is an ongoing threat to prairies and requires persistent management, but Prairie Plains can tackle your project.
Support Prairie Plains
You can contribute to our mission by becoming a member. As a member, you'll receive:
- Our newsletter with regular updates
- Unique educational and recreational opportunities
- ... and more!
Upcoming Events More Events
Let Your Child Soar.
SOAR (Summer Orientation About Rivers) is a nature day camp where kids have fun exploring the Platte River and other outdoor environments in the area.
Who can come?
Students in grades 3-6
When is it?
July 8-11 or July 15-18
Where is it?
Aurora, Nebraska
Around PPRI
Join us June 1, 2019 for the 9th Annual Prairie Plains Fun Run & Walk!!! Enjoy the rolling hills of Gjerloff Prairie and beautiful June wildflowers!
The entry form can be downloaded… May 14 2019 • 4:27PM