Lillian Annette Rowe Bird Sanctuary, commonly known as Rowe Sanctuary, is dedicated to the conservation of sandhill cranes, whooping cranes and other migratory birds, and their habitat along the Platte River in south central Nebraska.

Owned and managed by the National Audubon Society, the original purchase of 782 acres in 1974, which was funded by Lillian Annette Rowe of Trenton, N.J., included 2.5 miles of river channel, wet meadows, and some agricultural fields. Additional land acquisitions have increased the current size of the sanctuary to 1,448 acres.

Along with preserving habitat for wildlife, nature-based education is a major focus as well. With the addition of the newly constructed Iain Nicolson Audubon Center, year-round education opportunities exist for local schools and the general public.

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Nebraska Game and Parks
National Geographic