Welcome to the
Greater
Plains
This is American Prairie
Our mission is to create one of the largest nature reserves in the United States. This will serve as a refuge for people and wildlife, forever.
We’re connecting 3.2 million acres
of Montana’s Great Plains
Five Pillars of Our Vision
Together as conservationists, scientists, and adventurers, we share a common vision for connecting people to the short grass prairie.
Assemble the Land
Our model is a patchwork of ownership with a common goal of conserving the landscape for wildlife and people.
Focus on Biodiversity
Temperate grassland prairie is one of the most endangered ecosystems in the world, but it has not been lost. That makes preserving it very realistic.
Collaborate
Non-profits, Indigenous Communities, neighbors, local communities, federal and state land managers, and prairie enthusiasts must work together around common ground.
Share with the Public
We’re dedicated to ensuring people have a deep appreciation for this landscape and its inhabitants.
Donor Funded Organization
Your trust fuels our mission. Spending donations responsibly, with a long-term focus, is a job we take very seriously.
Reconnecting land.
Reconnecting people.
Explore the National Discovery Center.
Setting the gold standard for bison conservation in North America.
The Spring 2024 edition of Field Notes is here!
April 29, 2024
American Prairie Field School adds More Outdoor Education Opportunities for Students
March 4, 2024
American Prairie Featured in Outside Magazine
February 21, 2024
Check out all of the incredible highlights of 2023 that were made possible through donor support.
February 14, 2024
Collaborating to Restore Swift Foxes
February 7, 2024
Dr. Sylvia Earle to receive 2024 Ken Burns American Heritage Prize
January 24, 2024
Prairie Webcams are live!
January 10, 2024
American Prairie Partners with Tribal Nations to Restore Bison
December 19, 2023
Grizzly Bear spotted on our PN Property
November 13, 2023
BBC “Why grazing bison could be good for the planet”
November 8, 2023