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East Campus returns to its roots with grazing demonstration

October 3, 2024

University of Nebraska–Lincoln students caught a small glimpse of East Campus' past Sept. 30 when a live grazing demonstration was held on a small section of prairie on the southwest corner of campus.

The demonstration was conducted on a small portion of the 1/4-acre tall grass prairie outside of Hardin Hall. The prairie plot was planted in 2021 by David Wedin, director of Nebraska’s Center for Grassland Studies, and colleagues in the School of Natural Resources. The steers for the demonstration were provided by the Department of Animal Science.

The ancient practice of 'good fire' is reviving Nebraska's birds, bears and berries

September 5, 2024

The destruction a fire brings can be crucial for certain species to thrive. Meet the conservationists reviving the ancient art of "good fire".

Center for Grasslands Fall Seminar series

August 26, 2024

Emma Balunek Master's Student, Platte Basin Timelapse, UNL

Title of seminar: You Go over, I Go Under: A Study of the Coyote-Badger hunting relationship.

Please join us for our fall Seminar Series as we focus on this years theme: Wildlife and Grasslands

Fall 2024 Time: Mondays 3:30-5:00 Location: Hardin Hall 107

Wildlife and Grasslands Seminar

April 8, 2024

Sponsored by CGS, SNR and PBT. Topics
include diverse taxa (pollinators, bison,
waterfowl, cranes, predators) and diverse
perspectives (wildlife science, paleontology,
ranching, Native American). The series will
also showcase short flms from current and
past PBT students. Register for 1 credit under
either NRES or GRAS. The catalog lists Junior
standing as a prereq, but we welcome ALL
undergrads.

GRAS/NRES 495 (1 er)
Fall 2024
SCHOOL OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Time: Mondays 3:30-5:00
Location: Hardin Hall 107

New book celebrates natural, human elements of Nebraska Sandhills

April 8, 2024

“The Nebraska Sandhills,” released this week by the University of Nebraska Press and edited by several current and former University of Nebraska–Lincoln faculty and staff members, highlights both the science and beauty of the Sandhills region.

The Nebraska Range Short Course and Grazing School team up in 2024

April 4, 2024

The 2024 Nebraska Range Short Course is teaming up with the Nebraska Grazing Lands Coalition (NGLC) Grazing School on June 25 – 27, 2024 at the Spring Lake Ranch south of Gordon, Nebraska to host an event that will give individuals an opportunity to increase their skills with grazing, rangeland management, and livestock production.

Longtime CSC professor and Rangeland leader dies

March 25, 2024

By Con Marshall,
Chadron State College

A retired Chadron State College professor who was a world leader in range management, Dr. Jim O’Rourke, died early Tuesday, March 5 at the Chadron Community Hospital of a heart attack. He was 81. A celebration of life will be in June at the family’s ranch south of Chadron.

IYRP Opening Film 2023

March 1, 2024

This video was made in support of the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP) 2026 initiative approved unanimously by the United Nations General Assembly. It was created by filmmaker Patrick Augenstein for the IYRP Support Group and the thousands of people around the world who support this important effort.

Under the Wire Premiere

February 8, 2024

This multi-year project was made possible by a diverse community of people–dedicated to wildlife and working lands in the American West. Enjoy!

Uden researching and teaching on spatial tools to equip land managers

November 3, 2023

by Ronica Stromberg