Climate Resilience Research on the Vulnerable Prairie Grasslands
The prairie is a frontline in the climate crisis. Our scientists model future scenarios and test practical land-management strategies for resilience.
Student Fellowships: Immersive Learning Under the Big Sky
Our fellowship programs offer transformative, hands-on experience. Students from diverse disciplines learn to conduct research at the scale of the horizon.
The Critical Role of Indigenous Knowledge in Understanding Landscape
Our work is rooted in partnership with Tribal Nations. We explore how millennia of lived experience informs modern science and stewardship.
How Our Architectural Philosophy Embraces the Endless Horizon
Our buildings are designed not to dominate the landscape, but to frame and converse with it. Explore the principles of subtle, integrated design.
A History of the Institute From Humble Beginnings to Global Recognition
Founded in a repurposed schoolhouse, the Institute's journey reflects the stubborn spirit of the plains. Discover the key figures and moments that shaped our mission.
Exploring the Unique Research Methods of Our Prairie Scientists
Our researchers employ unconventional techniques to study vast ecosystems. Learn how scale and silence become critical tools for discovery.