South Dakota

Nebraska Center for Grassland Studies will host its annual Leu Lecture on Thursday, November 12, 2026, from 5:00–7:00 p.m. at Hardin Hall Auditorium, 3310 Holdrege Street, Lincoln, Nebraska 68503. This year’s featured speaker, Dr. Lauren Svejcar, will highlight global efforts with the 2026 International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP), highlighting the importance of rangelands, the people who manage them, and their contributions to communities and ecosystems around the world (https://iyrp.info/).

The University of Nevada, Reno has the program for you! Visit the program website to find out more & apply today! Do you want to advance your career with Rangeland and Fire Ecology management knowledge and skills? Are you limited in the amount of time you can dedicate to courses because of work, family, and life obligations? Do you want to qualify for a Federal 401 or 454 position within 2 years? Multiple Knowledge & Skill Pathways 454 Rangeland Management Specialist Certification (also meets coursework for “Certified Rangeland Management”) 401 Natural Resource Specialist Certification Micro-Credentials (9-12 credit focused coursework & experience): • Fire Ecology& Fuels Management • Riparian Ecology & Management • Restoration Ecology & Management • Rangeland Planning & Management • Grazing Management Program Logistics & Cost • All students pay in-state tuition, currently $312.75 per credit hour, plus a $102.00 technology fee per course. • Field requirements vary by course, ranging from 2-5 days for lower division to 7-10 days for the upper division course block. • Field sites are primarily located in Nevada. Some field weeks require accommodations(i.e., a hotel); other weeks require camping. Visit the program website to find out more & apply today! Questions? Email Dawna Snyder (dawnas@unr.edu) or Lucas Phipps (lphipps@unr.edu)

2026 Conference October 27-29, 2026 | Younes Conference Center South, Kearney, NE Nebraska Natural Legacy Project, the Nebraska Chapter of The Wildlife Society, and the Nebraska Section of the Society for Range Management have come together to host this unique event, reflecting our shared mission to sustain Nebraska’s natural resources through stewardship, science, and education. The theme for the 2026 conference is “Deep Roots, Lasting Lands”.