Once numbering 60 million on the North American plains, the American bison were nearly driven to extinction. Since 2020, over 2,300 bison have been returned to Tribal lands across 10 states through Indigenous-led efforts involving 86 Tribal Nations. This is not just species recovery - it’s cultural restoration, land healing and reconnection. Read More: bit.ly/47l3MLU #BisonRestoration #TribalLands #Conservation | Conservation Frontlines

Come out to Botna Bend this Saturday to help celebrate our bison herd on #NationalBisonDay! Learn more about this magnificent species, their relationship to the prairie, and the conservation efforts that help protect them. This day of family fun and education will also include: Hay rack rides, food from Feed Trough, live music by Ron Cisar, bison wool spinning, atlatl throwing, and more! This event is free with a $3 park entry fee or an annual permit and will be held RAIN or SHINE. We'll see you

🦬 On #NationalBisonDay we celebrate America’s national mammal. George Washington University student @andrewmccabephoto tells the story of bison management at Vermejo. Andrew, along with four other students, visited Vermejo with @planetforward to tell stories of conservation efforts across our working wildlands. We applaud 👏 their commitment to being part of a future of wildlife and land conservation. | Vermejo