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.
Healthy Bison, Healthy Grasslands
August 24, 2023
American Prairie on 60 Minutes
August 15, 2023
Common Ground
May 24, 2022
American Prairie Contributes Bison to New Rocky Boy Herd
November 22, 2021
Hunting and Conservation
February 23, 2021
Smithsonian 2020 Research Recap
February 10, 2021
Gumbo
October 15, 2020
Collaborative Conservation with Wild Sky’s Katy Beattie
August 19, 2020
Hands-On Conservation: Bison Handling
April 21, 2020
Meet Alison Fox, American Prairie’s President
April 24, 2017