Grassland Systems students

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.

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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".

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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! 

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Range Club Competes in Virtual SRM Conference

March 3, 2021

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) Range Management Club spends the fall semester preparing for the Society for Range Management’s annual conference. This year’s Feb. 15-18 conference was held virtually due to COVID-19. Despite the unprecedented circumstances, the UNL students were able to compete in virtual versions of events and represented UNL very well.

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