One of the most fascinating signs of fall is the sudden appearance of perfectly spun spider webs glistening with morning dew.
Nebraska Nature
Spike – A Little Owl Goes Big Places
Something squeezes the heart when you look at Spike, a 5-inch-tall eastern screech owl living with a raptor conservation organization in Bellevue.
The Science of a Sit Spot
A sit spot is a place in nature that is personal or becomes personal. It’s a place you return to over and over. A space of stillness and quiet.
The Misunderstood Water Snake
Cottonmouths don’t live in Nebraska. What we do have are northern water snakes, which are completely nonvenomous, totally native and important to our ecosystems.
Homeschool Hikes at Schramm
Every third Wednesday and Thursday of each month — except in June and July — a group of homeschool families assemble in the lobby of Schramm Education Center near Gretna to prepare for a guided hike.
How Migratory Birds Find Their Way
Bird migration is more than just “flying south for the winter.” It’s a deeply complex journey essential for the survival and nesting of many Nebraska species.