Did you know that Prairie Island Indian Community has an amazing Buffalo Farm? They do! It's called the Edwin W. Buck Jr Veteran Memorial Buffalo Project, located on Prairie Island.
Would you like to learn more about the project and the role the Buffalo has had in teaching and preserving the Dakota culture?
Two free tours are available: 11:00 am - 12 noon & 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: Edwin W. Buck Jr. Veteran Memorial Buffalo Project, Prairie Island
Learn about the Edwin W. Buck Jr. Veteran Memorial Buffalo Project and experience the cultural and traditional teachings of our Buffalo relatives.
No reservations are required. Bring your lawn chairs.
Directions from Red Wing:
North on Hwy 61
Turn Right on County Road 18
Continue through 3 way Stop Sign
Turn Left on Prairie Island Blvd at Buffalo Project Sign
Continue on Prairie Island Blvd for 2 Miles
Look for Parking Signs
Directions from Hastings:
South on Hwy 316
Turn Left on County Road 18
Turn Right on Prairie Island Blvd at Buffalo Project Sign
Continue on Prairie Island Blvd for 2 Miles
Look for Parking Signs
Directions from Hwy 52::
Turn South on Hwy 50/61 towards Red Wing
Turn Left on County Road 18
Continue through 3 way Stop Sign
Turn Left on Prairie Island Blvd at Buffalo Project Sign
Continue on Prairie Island Blvd for 2 Miles
Look for Parking Signs