Community Outreach and Public Education Initiatives
We connect our research to the public through workshops, lecture series, and school partnerships. Our goal is to make plains scholarship accessible to all.
The Institute's Renowned Archives and Digital Collections
Housing rare documents, oral histories, and maps, our archives are a treasure for researchers. Digital initiatives make these resources accessible worldwide.
Groundbreaking Research on Prairie Ecosystem Restoration
Our scientists lead innovative projects to restore native grasslands and biodiversity. Discover techniques for reversing degradation and promoting resilient landscapes.
Academic Programs and Interdisciplinary Studies Offered
The Institute offers unique graduate and fellowship programs blending ecology, history, and policy. Students engage in hands-on, field-based research across the plains.
Founding History and Vision of the Nebraska Institute of Great Plains
Explore the origins and guiding principles that established this regional center of excellence. Learn about the founders' commitment to prairie scholarship.