Rowe Sanctuary

aerial view of the platte river
The Platte River Does More Than Support Wildlife
November 12, 2026 — Learn more about the benefits and uses of the Platte River.
Rowe Sanctuary Strategic Plan
October 26, 2026 — Guiding our path forward.
Protecting the Platte: 50 Years of Conservation, Collaboration, and Change
October 06, 2026 — Looking back in time with Audubon Nebraska’s former Executive Director, David Sands.
Maintaining the Platte River for Cranes and Communities
September 28, 2026 — Disking sandbars supports the crane migration
Forecasting Water Supplies for Birds and Communities
September 28, 2026 — Collaborating to balance water needs of the Platte River during seasons of drought.
"Cranes on Parade" returns to Kearney
September 28, 2026 — Cranes will debut at Rowe Sanctuary in October
Crane Season Takes a Flock
September 25, 2026 — Come volunteer with us for crane season.
A Thoughtful Win for Birds, Business, and Communities
August 25, 2026 — Kearney County, Nebraska, passes migration-friendly regulations
Keeping the Crane River “Crane Friendly”
August 25, 2026 — Conservation practices and partnerships work together to protect the Platte.