Connecting youth to nature through immersive, place-based experiences along the Platte River. Summer camps at Rowe Sanctuary have long been foundational to its identity, helping place the sanctuary on the map as a local leader in environmental education. It isn’t rare for Rowe Sanctuary staff to meet someone who spent their summers exploring the sanctuary during camp.   For decades, these programs have welcomed young people to the banks of the Platte River, offering them the chance to experience nature in an immersive and engaging way. Generations of campers have explored Rowe’s trails and wetlands, each leaving with a stronger sense of curiosity and connection to the natural world. This long-standing tradition has shaped not only the camp experience itself, but also the broader reputation of Audubon’s Rowe Sanctuary as a place where learning comes alive in nature. At the heart of these camps is a philosophy grounded in exploration, discovery, and inquiry-based learning.…