Grazing ecology and management

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.

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!

CGS Podcast: Nebraska Grazing Conference Speakers IV

August 5, 2021

Check out the new CGS Podcast episodes featuring upcoming NGC speakers John Guretzky and Gerry Steinauer.

CGS Podcast: Nebraska Grazing Conference Speakers III

July 27, 2021

Check out the new CGS Podcast episodes featuring upcoming NGC speakers Ethan Freese, Dan Rasmussen, and John Walker.

UN called to do more to support the world’s pastoralist peoples to help meet the Sustainable Development Goals

July 22, 2021

Highlights of a side event—Sustainable pastoralism and rangelands: Impacts of COVID-19 and how not to leave them behind in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development—held at the United Nations High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development on 6 July 2021 and organized by the Government of Mongolia and the International Support Group for the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP).

CGS Podcast: Nebraska Grazing Conference Speakers II

July 22, 2021

Check out the new CGS Podcast episodes featuring upcoming NGC speakers Jay Parsons, Melissa Panella, Jeff Drahota, and Walt Schacht.

Gudmundsen Sandhills Laboratory Open House

July 21, 2021

Please join us at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Gudmundsen Sandhills Laboratory for the 22nd Annual Open House on August 25, 2021. This year’s Open House, with corporate sponsor ELANCO will be a hybrid format with our traditional in-person event held at GSL along with a live-streamed online webinar.