Named for its eyespots, the io (eye-oh) moth inhabits woodlands across our eastern and northern counties.
Author: Gerry Steinauer
Wildflowers Take Root
As Outdoor Nebraska transitioned to Nebraskaland in the mid-20th century, those brief mentions on wildflowers gradually grew into beautifully illustrated feature articles.
Wednesday Night Fishing Therapy
Story and photos by Gerry Steinauer, Botanist Before anyone makes a cast, a 25-pound channel catfish named Brutus must be fed. He’s been hanging around the dock for five or six years, and the Wednesday Night Fishing Therapy group considers him part of the ritual. “We know it’s him because […]
The Intrigue of Old Tackleboxes
Although I am not a serious fisherman, I have long been drawn to old tackleboxes. Opening one feels a bit like gazing into a long-forgotten treasure chest.
Showy Partridge Pea
This pioneering annual is inexpensive and usually establishes in the first year, adding bright color to the landscape while providing an early source of pollen for hungry insects.
The Value of Black Walnuts
Black walnuts are common in eastern Nebraska forests, providing food and habitat for wildlife. People especially prize their rich nuts and dark, beautiful wood.