We exist to protect and maintain the physical, hydrological and biological integrity of the Big Bend area of the Platte River so that it continues to function as a life support system for whooping cranes, sandhill cranes and other migratory bird species. With your help we can make a difference. Learn more and get involved.
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Ideal for business or personal events of up to 120 people, the CTNVC features a catering kitchen, an executive boardroom and auditorium located conveniently just off I-80. It’s the perfect place to meet!
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Fundraisers and events help us raise awareness and generate crucial resources to serve our mission. Join us at our next event and see how you can have some fun and get involved.
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Whether guiding public crane tours, helping out with special events, or providing trail maintenance, you'd be surprised at what a huge difference a little bit of your time can make.
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To celebrate this year’s Endangered Species Day, we wanted to discuss the stories of some incredible migratory birds that rely on the Platte River. Whether it be just a quick pit stop to refuel on their 2,500-mile-long migration or a longer stay to breed and raise a family, the habitat throughout the Central Platte River Valley and the rest of Nebraska is integral to the life history of the Interior Least Tern, Piping Plover, and Whooping Crane.
Happy World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD), a celebration of migratory birds and their spectacular journeys! WMBD is an international education event focused on the nearly 350 bird species that travel between their nesting habitats in North America and wintering grounds in Latin America and the Caribbean.
National Start Seeing Monarchs Day is celebrated every year on the first Saturday of May. Monarchs can be found in prairies, meadows, grasslands, and roadsides, but generally, we do not start seeing them in Nebraska until June.
