American Prairie

American Prairie’s bison herd grew through collaboration with scientists, veterinarians, donors, and staff over a decade.

American Prairie removes and modifies barbed-wire fencing to reduce habitat fragmentation and improve wildlife movement.

Mars Vista is an accessible property offering camping, birdwatching, and prairie dog viewing for visitors of all skill levels.

Sun Prairie is a remote property in Phillips County where American Prairie’s bison herd grazes across rolling shortgrass prairie.

American Prairie publishes *The Journal*, a magazine featuring art, photography, and stories inspired by the prairie, as a gift to supporters and at its National Discovery Center in Lewistown, Montana.

In 2021, the Chippewa Cree Indigenous community reintroduced 11 bison to Rocky Boy land, including six from American Prairie’s herd.

American Prairie relocated 45 bison to Native Nations in Montana and Washington State as part of its efforts to restore bison to native lands.

Bill Whitaker and the CBS 60 Minutes team visit American Prairie to talk bison (or buffalo), rewilding, national parks, and conservation.

The Bureau of Land Management approved American Prairie’s request to graze bison on 63,500 acres of federal public lands in Phillips County, Montana.

Volunteers assist American Prairie in habitat restoration, plague prevention, and public education at the National Discovery Center.

American Prairie introduces its team of leaders, specialists, and managers dedicated to advancing the organization’s mission to protect the prairie.

American Prairie announced Alison Fox as its new president, succeeding Sean Gerrity, who remains CEO.

American Prairie collaborates with partners and affiliates to advance its vision of restoring the prairie ecosystem.

We prioritize buying and hiring locally, and building meaningful relationships with local groups and leaders. Helping visitors understand the region's cultural heritage is also an important part of our work to share the unique landscape of the prairie. We provide educational opportunities, honor the region’s rich history, and find innovative ways to work with neighbors that match our shared goals for wildlife. We have many neighbors in and around the seven-county region where American Prairie ow

American Prairie aims to restore the shortgrass prairie ecosystem in Montana, including sagebrush steppe, river breaks, and riparian corridors, to support native wildlife.

American Prairie invites inquiries about its work and visitor experiences.

The National Discovery Center offers interactive exhibits on prairie ecosystems, wildlife, geology, and history, including a live black-footed ferret exhibit.

American Prairie, a donor-funded nonprofit, conserves temperate grasslands by restoring and connecting land to support ecological processes and biodiversity.

American Prairie works to conserve and share Montana’s Northern Great Plains ecosystem.

The company aims to establish a large nature reserve in the United States as a refuge for wildlife and people.