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.
Nebraska Nature
6 Ways to Reconnect with the Awe of Nature
How do you cultivate childlike wonder when you are an adult with bills to pay, work to do and a literally never-ending to-do list?
Nature in Numbers – Wildlife Facts
From the Sandhills to the Platte River, our state is full of mind-blowing stats that might surprise you.
The Boisterous, Busy House Wren
The northern house wren (Troglodytes aedon) presents remarkable gusto in a small package.
Nebraska Has Scorpions?
The striped bark scorpion (Centruroides vittatus) was recently observed in Franklin County in upland mixed-grass prairies.
Lichen – Nature’s Quiet Partnership
Although lichens are some of Nebraska’s quietest residents, they have fascinating stories to tell, especially about the air we breathe and the resilience of life in tough places.