Prairie Ecology Bus Center

The Prairie Ecology Bus Center's Vision is to Inspire and Empower Local Environments.

The Prairie Ecology Bus Center (PEBC) is based in southwestern Minnesota and is dedicated to nurturing a passion for nature with hands-on environmental education.

PEBC programs serve preschool through adults learners using onsite and outreach programs to educate about the environment and helping people establish a sense of place and appreciation for the communities in which we live. 

Since 1990, PEBC has offered field trips, community education classes, large group assemblies, Nature Tots classes, and more. Southwest Minnesota is home to a diverse environment rich in natural resource history which guides the variety of programs offered.  

 In April, a semi truck collided with the Ecology Bus, putting it out of commission. To continue to inspire the next generation, PEBC needs twenty new macroscopes and other essential equipment. The macroscopes will allow students to observe the intricate details of the world around them! The Ecology Bus had one macroscope connected to multiple monitors that showed passengers a closer look at leaves, insects, furs and other program materials, thus sparking curiosity and a deeper connection to the environment. 

Your support, no matter the amount, will make a meaningful difference in the lives of the children we serve and the future of our planet!

Prairie Ecology Bus Center's Values:

Inspire connections with nature and the environment

Respect for the natural world

Share our passion and understanding

Adapt to an ever-changing world

Care and Responsibility