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.
Grizzly Bear spotted on our PN Property
November 13, 2023
BBC “Why grazing bison could be good for the planet”
November 8, 2023
The Fall 2023 edition of Field Notes is here!
November 7, 2023
American Prairie’s Collaboration with Smithsonian
October 31, 2023
American Prairie acquires three new properties in Phillips County
Acquisitions grow total habitat base by more than 2,000 acres
Bison or Buffalo?
October 13, 2023
Recent study highlights benefits of bison restoration on tribal lands
October 12, 2023
Healthy Bison, Healthy Grasslands
September 24, 2023
American Prairie on 60 Minutes
August 15, 2023
Common Ground
May 24, 2022
