Volunteer at Rowe Sanctuary

Rowe Sanctuary's Habitat Steward Volunteer Program provides opportunities for those of all skillsets and abilities to get outdoors and be a part of creating and improving wildlife habitat in Kearney, Nebraska and the surrounding communities. Volunteer opportunities are held at different locations on one Saturday morning each month, and are focused on education regarding various habitat topics, demonstrations on techniques to promote better wildlife habitat, and providing opportunities for nature enthusiasts to work together on impactful projects. 

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Guide crane tours out to our crane discovery stations on the Platte River. Guides receive training that will prepare you to answer questions, facilitate crane tours, and provide information on Sandhill Cranes and Rowe Sanctuary’s mission.  

Work our Visitor's Center information desk to provide information about cranes and the natural history of the area, directions to local attractions, and upcoming events to visitors and help schedule crane tour reservations.  

Operate our Explore.org crane camera at dawn and dusk so viewers from around the world can witness the cranes on the Platte River. The crane camera operator also answers questions from viewers on the crane camera blog. 

Help our conservation staff manage the grounds around the Visitor's Center and assist with habitat management activities across Rowe's 3,000 acre habitat complex such as prescribed fire, invasive species removal, seed collection and processing, native plant propagation, and grazing infrastructure maintenance.  

Help us plan and deliver our K-12 education programs year-round at both on the sanctuary and in local communities.  

We look forward to getting to know you and working together to advance Rowe Sanctuary’s mission; to conserve and restore the Platte River ecosystem for the birds that depend on it.