Our Mission

The National Audubon Society protects birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow. Audubon's Rowe Sanctuary is a 3,000 acre nature sanctuary located along the Platte River in south-central Nebraska. Rowe Sanctuary works to conserve and restore the Platte River ecosystem, focusing on cranes, other wildlife, and their habitats for the benefit of humanity and the earth's biological diversity. 

Our trails are open daily from dawn-dusk- look for signage to indicate the trailhead location. Pets on a leash are only allowed in the parking lot and in a designated pet exercise are east of the parking lot. No pets are allowed on the trails.

Visit

• Visitor Center hours are 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Tuesday-Saturday.  
• Trails are open dawn-dusk.
• Admission is free.  
• Pets on a leash are only allowed in the parking lot and in a designated pet exercise area south of the parking lot. No pets are allowed on the trails.

• For directions, click here.