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Rowe Sanctuary Visitors' Center Reopens Wednesday
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Rowe Sanctuary Visitors' Center Reopens Wednesday

The Iain Nicolson Audubon Center at Rowe Sanctuary will reopen to the public on Wednesday, July 15. The hours will be 10:00 am-2:00 pm Monday through Friday and trails will continue to be open sunrise to sunset.

Audubon Hosts Virtual, Family-friendly Event about Fireflies
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Audubon Hosts Virtual, Family-friendly Event about Fireflies

The Iain Nicolson Audubon Center at Rowe Sanctuary and Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center have collaborated to create a family-friendly event surrounding fireflies.

A Win for Whooping Cranes: Court Vacates Permit for R-Project
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A Win for Whooping Cranes: Court Vacates Permit for R-Project

June 17 marked a win for the endangered Whooping Cranes when the District Court of Colorado vacated the permit for the “R-Project,” a 225-mile electrical transmission line.

Migratory Birds Like Native Berries Best
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Migratory Birds Like Native Berries Best

Even when fruits of invasive plants are abundant, migratory songbirds seek out native berries, according to new research.

Bipartisan Bill Will Help Cut Pollution While Helping Farmers, Foresters, and Wildlife
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Bipartisan Bill Will Help Cut Pollution While Helping Farmers, Foresters, and Wildlife

The legislation helps the agriculture and forestry industries naturally remove carbon from the atmosphere, creating a cleaner future for birds and people.

First Week of June Proclaimed as Nebraska Wildflower Week
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First Week of June Proclaimed as Nebraska Wildflower Week

The Nebraska Wildflower Week proclamation was signed by Governor Ricketts on June 1 because of efforts from Audubon Nebraska and the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum.

A Moment of Reflection…and Determination
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A Moment of Reflection…and Determination

Audubon CEO David Yarnold shares the message he sent to all Audubon staff after a weekend of turmoil and heartbreak in the wake of George Floyd’s murder at the hands of the police.

‘Black Birders Week’ Promotes Diversity and Takes on Racism in the Outdoors
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‘Black Birders Week’ Promotes Diversity and Takes on Racism in the Outdoors

Sparked by a racist incident last week in Central Park, the new initiative aims to boost recognition and representation of Black people enjoying and studying the natural world.

Audubon Celebrates Native Plants through New Facebook Series
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Audubon Celebrates Native Plants through New Facebook Series

— Through the growing season, Audubon Nebraska will have a “Native Plant of the Week” Facebook post every Thursday at 3 pm to feature different native plants in Nebraska. This series is to promote Audubon’s Plants for Birds program, a key focus for this year’s Marian Langan Young Leaders.

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