A much-revered professor of wildlife biology at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Ferraro’s enthusiasm and passion for the conservation of North American amphibians and reptiles has inspired generations of students.
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Creating a Native Pollinator Garden
If you’ve been thinking about creating a pollinator garden in your yard, here are some of the things I’ve learned through trial and error over the years.
Omaha’s 1909 Train Robbery
Suddenly, two men appear over the coal tender and jump down to the engine, pistols drawn. Wearing slouch hats, long coats, and with blue polka-dot handkerchiefs covering their faces.
Nebraska Wildflower Week
As you celebrate Nebraska Wildflower Week June 1-7, look for the following blooms in your favorite outdoor spaces.
The Inconspicuous Beauty of Grass Flowers
Grass flowers are tiny, and don’t have big, showy petals or attractive scents. For all that, they’re still beautiful, even if you have to look closely to appreciate them.
Along the Trail with Charles Savage
An English-born Mormon missionary, Charles Savage made these Nebraska trail images during his 1866 journey to Utah.