04/15/2026
In October 2022, a wildfire changed the landscape—but it did not change the community’s deep connection to this place.
The Sandhills Discovery Center grows out of the legacy of the 4-H Camp at Halsey, shaped by the people and stories that have long defined it. In the wake of the Bovee Fire, this project reflects a shared commitment to restore, remember, and reimagine what this place can be for future generations.
Trails, gathering spaces, and structures take their cues from the landscape itself—woven into the terrain, not imposed upon it—creating an experience that feels inseparable from its surroundings.
Speaking to Sandhills Express, Jana Jensen, Nebraska Community Foundation Fund Development Coordinator, shared “From the very beginning, it was evident that something needed to be put into place to replace what was gone. This is an opportunity to do something bigger, bolder, better.”
Read more about the project here: https://jeo.com/our-work/sandhills-discovery-center/