The northern catalpa is a tree you likely recognize but may not know by name.
Tag: Plants
The Deceptive Coneflowers
In early summer, each coneflower stem develops a single flower head with a ring of pink to rose-red, spreading to drooping petals.
What’s Happening to Our Oaks?
Old Wolf Oak at Ponca State Park, one of Nebraska’s oldest trees, has died. It was a bur oak living more than 380 years.
Nature in Numbers – Wildlife Facts
From the Sandhills to the Platte River, our state is full of mind-blowing stats that might surprise you.
Native Rush Seeds Reborn
When buried in sediment and shielded from the elements, tiny, nearly microscopic rush seeds can remain viable for decades.
Spring Buds and Wildlife
Spring is a special time in Nebraska. For wildlife, the arrival of new growth means food, shelter and a signal that it’s time to get moving.