HELPING PEOPLE HELP THE LAND

ENHANCING GRASSLAND ECOSYSTEMS WHILE SUSTAINING PROFITABLE RANCHING

Upcoming Events

Our Focus

The Sandhills Task Force aims to enhance the Sandhill wetland-grassland ecosystem in a way that sustains profitable private ranching, wildlife and vegetative diversity, and associated water supplies.

Ranching

Wildlife

Vegetation

Water

Outreach and Education

Outreach and education have always been essential components in achieving the mission of the Sandhills Task Force.

Activities help foster an understanding and appreciation of the ecology of the Sandhills and the ranching culture.

Sandhills Stories

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Sandhills Stewards

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Nebraska Youth Range Camp

Ranch Internships

Eastern Red Cedar

Drought Management

Conservation Assistance

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Prescribed Fire

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News

Prescribed Fire Training--Register Today!

Join the Sandhills Task Force and Partners to learn how to implement prescribed fire on your property.

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Seeking Summer 2025 Ranch Intern Applicants!

The Sandhills Task Force is gearing up for another season of our highly anticipated and successful internships.

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Joins us for a night out!

Make plans to join us on December 7 for a fun night out to socialize and learn.

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Eastern Red Cedar Encroachment Workshops

Join us for one of these informative meetings on November 6 or 7.

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Contact Us

Shelly Kelly

Executive Director

Ashley Garrelts

Project Coordinator- Cedar & Grazing

Cody Trump

Sandhills Stewards Coordinator

KyLee Kime

Administrative Assistant- Ranch Internship

Tevyn Pieper

Project Coordinator - Stream & Wetland

Featured Projects

Removing Carp from Cherry County Lakes

It is early morning in the heart of the Sandhills as a Nebraska Game and Parks Fisheries crew assembles on the edge of Vrenders Marsh in...

Managing Private Grazing Lands for Livestock and Wildlife

Wind weaves itself through the tall grasses and over the rolling hills of the Nebraska Sandhills. A lone pickup truck follows a...

Gordon Creek Stream Restoration

The Gordon Creek Stream Restoration Project was completed in 2015 and minor repairs took place in 2016, 2017, and 2018. Gordon Creek is...

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