Prairie ecology and management

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".

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!

Nebraska Sandhills Rated as World’s Most Intact Prairie

March 2, 2022

Nebraska Research Studying Benefits of Grass Restoration Amid Cropland

January 28, 2022

UNL celebrates grasslands: Dalbey Prairie Open House set for Sept. 29

September 16, 2021

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Center for Grassland Studies will host an open house at the Dalbey Prairie on Sept. 29, starting at 10 a.m. and ending with a noon luncheon. The open house will take place in a fully in-person format.

CGS Podcast: Climate Change and Grassland Ecology with Martha Shulski

September 13, 2021

Follow the Center for Grassland Studies Podcast on: MediaHub, Spotify, iTunes or Stitcher.

CGS Podcast: Nebraska's Grasslands and Global Change with Dave Wedin

August 27, 2021

Follow the Center for Grassland Studies Podcast on: MediaHub, Spotify, iTunes or Stitcher.

After a decade vacant, Reller Prairie makes a comeback

August 11, 2021

About 20 minutes southeast of Lincoln, off the well-worn gravel roads is a grass and dirt path leading into the Reller Prairie Research Station. After standing relatively vacant for a decade — save for its wildlife occupants, some curious humans and a handful of academic researchers — faculty and staff from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s schools of Global Integrative Studies and Biological Sciences are breathing new life into the property.

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.