Assassin bugs are masters of camouflage armed with a dagger-like beak and have the patience of a trained sniper.
Nebraska Nature
Night Singers of Summer – Katydids
While crickets often get the credit for nighttime concerts, some of the loudest performers hidden in our trees, shrubs and prairie edges are katydids.
Thistles – The Good, the Bad and the Pretty
Nebraska has 10 thistle species, half of which are native. Members of the sunflower family, some are perennials and some biennials with a two-year life cycle.
Animal Nonsense
Spend enough time outside and you’d likely see an animal do something that, at least to us, makes absolutely no sense.
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.
Nebraska Wildflower Week
As you celebrate Nebraska Wildflower Week June 1-7, look for the following blooms in your favorite outdoor spaces.