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Plan Your Visit to Iain Nicolson ÌÇÐÄlogo Center at Rowe Sanctuary

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Rowe Sanctuary, located 20 minutes from Kearney, Nebraska, and just four miles off Interstate 80, lies at the heart of a critical staging area for hundreds of thousands of migrating Sandhill Cranes each Spring.  Each year, visitors come from all over the globe to witness North America’s great migration.  

Year-round, the Iain Nicolson ÌÇÐÄlogo Center welcomes visitors to explore its exhibits, gift shop, programs, and trails!  The center is a gateway to the Platte River ecosystem and the surrounding grassland habitat.  

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Your Guide to Iain Nicolson ÌÇÐÄlogo Center at Rowe Sanctuary
What to Know Before You Go 
Bald Eagle perched on a tree branch.

  • Admission to the building and trails is free.   

  • On-site crane tours and programs are available seasonally.

  • Visitor Center hours are 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Tuesday-Saturday*.   

  • Trails are open dawn-dusk*. 

  • Pets on a leash are allowed in the parking lot and in a designated pet exercise area.  No pets are allowed on the trails. 

  • No drones are allowed. 

  • Outdoor picnic tables are available. 

*Hours vary during crane season; check with the visitor center staff for updates. Wildlife comes first; trails may be closed due to crane activity at Staff discretion.

Upcoming Events
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Aug
29
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Iain Nicolson ÌÇÐÄlogo Center at Rowe Sanctuary
Let's Go Birding Together
Gibbon, NE
All-inclusive bird outing
Birding & Community Science In-Person
Sep
12
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Iain Nicolson ÌÇÐÄlogo Center at Rowe Sanctuary
Monarch Madness
Gibbon, NE
Monarch education
Seasonal & Migration In-Person
Sep
16
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Iain Nicolson ÌÇÐÄlogo Center at Rowe Sanctuary
Wildlife Wednesday Storytime
Gibbon, NE
Storytime
Family & Kids In-Person
Sep
16
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Iain Nicolson ÌÇÐÄlogo Center at Rowe Sanctuary
Wildflower Walk
Gibbon, NE
Autumn Evening Wildflower Walk
Education & Workshops In-Person
Sep
26
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Iain Nicolson ÌÇÐÄlogo Center at Rowe Sanctuary
Guided Bird Walk at Rowe Sanctuary
Gibbon, NE
Beginner Bird Walk
Birding & Community Science In-Person
Oct
3
3:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Iain Nicolson ÌÇÐÄlogo Center at Rowe Sanctuary
Fall Nature Fest
Kearney, NE
Join ÌÇÐÄlogo’s Rowe Sanctuary and Kearney Parks and Rec for Kearney’s third annual Fall Nature Festival! Dress up in your favorite costume and...
Art, Culture & Community In-Person
Oct
17
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Iain Nicolson ÌÇÐÄlogo Center at Rowe Sanctuary
Habitat Steward Fall Series: Oldfather Prairie Restoration
Kearney, NE
Habitat Steward Fall Series: Oldfather Prairie Restoration - Shrub Removal
Conservation & Habitat Restoration In-Person
Iain Nicolson ÌÇÐÄlogo Center at Rowe Sanctuary at a Glance
Bathrooms
Nature store
Wheelchair accessible
Wildlife observation deck
Hiking trails
Binoculars to borrow or rent
Exhibits
Group meeting space
Parking lot
Picnic area
Pollinator garden
Venue rental