Pawnee Buttes Seed Inc. Grass Tour 2026
August 27-28, 2026
Grover, Colorado
Explore the history, ecology, and management of Colorado’s shortgrass prairie through a two-day educational field experience hosted by Pawnee Buttes Seed Inc.
The High Altitude Revegetation Committee (HAR) is pleased to highlight the 2026 Pawnee Buttes Seed Grass Tour, an annual educational event bringing together land managers, restoration professionals, researchers, students, and anyone interested in native grasslands and ranch stewardship.
Hosted near Grover, Colorado, this two-day tour offers a unique opportunity to explore the connections between history, ecology, native grasses, and sustainable land management while visiting the historic Lonesome Pines Land & Cattle Co.
Tour Highlights
Visitors can expect presentations and field discussions covering topics such as:
- The Five Dimensions of Ranching
- Soil and Ecology
- Native Grass Identification
- The Conservation Reserve Program (CRP)
- The history of Dust Bowl-era homesteads on the ranch
- Managing working landscapes through history and science
Whether you’re involved in ecological restoration, reclamation, agriculture, native seed production, or simply interested in Colorado’s prairie ecosystems, the Pawnee Buttes Seed Grass Tour offers practical knowledge, field demonstrations, and valuable networking with professionals from across the region!