Are you a certified Nebraska Master Naturalist or Naturalist in training? Then you are invited to the Annual Reunion, August 14th-17th, 2025 at the Niobrara Valley Preserve near Johnstown Nebraska.
You can expect two scheduled field experiences, a bison tour led by NVP staff, and a guided kayak float on the Niobrara River, led by Jamie Bachmann, NMNP and Grace Gaard, NGPC. We will also have a guest speaker, early bird hikes, self-led activities like hiking, biking and fishing, and organized volunteer opportunities.
All activities are optional. This is an opportunity to explore a beautiful place with your Master Naturalist community!
The reunion agenda will be finalized soon! See further details below and register to reserve your spot.
Location
The Niobrara Valley Preserve is a Nature Conservancy property. You could consider it remote, being 26 miles of mostly soft gravel road, from the nearest gas, grocery, or hospital. You can find more information about the Preserve at the link HERE. You can find the location of the Preserve at the following link, Niobrara Valley Preserve.
Facilities
Facilities include two bunk houses with ten beds each, with options for tent camping and one RV hook-up, (First reserved, first serve.). Showers are available. We will have access to the meeting space and a fully equipped kitchen with access to a refrigerator. We are responsible for cleaning up after ourselves.
Cost
There is no fee for participating in the Reunion.
A suggested minimum $15 per person per night donation to the Nature Conservancy for use of their facilities.
Nebraska Master Naturalist Foundation will be providing some meals, TBA. Other meals will be on your own.
Registration
Registration will close Friday, August 1st, 2025 or when full. Register at the link below.
After you submit your registration, you will be redirected to Sign-up Genius. Here, you can sign-up to contribute to the potluck, meal prep or clean-up, and the final facility clean-up on Sunday. Contributing in some way is greatly appreciated from everyone on the Reunion Committee and those who have attended the reunion regularly.
You do not need to register for an account in sign-up genius.
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