Caring for the land is part of who we are. We are building capacity by training our team, forming partnerships, and seeking resources to support wildlife and fire management. Guided by traditional knowledge and respect for the natural world, we work to restore balance to the prairies and strengthen our role as caretakers of the land for future generations.
There are many ways to get involved with Blue Heron Tióšpaye. Attend one of our events, become a member, or volunteer your time. We'd love to have you on board!
We honor the practice of making relatives by working with tribal nations and partners across and beyond Nebraska to support and uplift American Indian communities.
Annual cultural gatherings include our First Annual Bison Harvest (Winter), the Spring Bloom Gathering with Bryan Health, and ongoing outreach programs that strengthen community connections.

Winter 2026 - Guided by cultural teachings, our strategy includes securing our herd, passing knowledge to youth through hands-on training, and weaving ceremony into each step to honor the Buffalo Nation.

Our Prairie Restoration Initiative focuses on restoring balance to the land through traditional stewardship and sustainable land management practices. Efforts include removing Eastern Red Cedar, preparing the land for prescribed burns, and implementing wildlife management strategies that promote a healthy prairie ecosystem.

Blue Heron Tióšpaye hosted a biochar field day on its land in Seward County to support education and collaboration around eastern redcedar management and sustainable land stewardship. The event brought together researchers, landowners, farmers, and conservation partners to explore how converting removed eastern redcedar into biochar can improve soil health, enhance water and nutrient retention, and support long-term ecological and agricultural sustainability. Hosting the field day aligned with Blue Heron Tióšpaye’s mission to steward land responsibly while honoring Indigenous ecological knowledge and relationships with the land.
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