Known as woodchucks or whistle pigs, groundhogs are part nuisance and part neighbor.
Nebraska Nature
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.
Small Bird, Big Attitude – The Kingfisher
Kingfishers belong to the family Alcedinidae, a group of small to medium-sized birds with large heads, long pointed bills and bright, bold plumage.
The Accidental Bird Watcher
According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, about 96 million Americans—roughly 3 out of every 10 people—participated in birdwatching in 2022. That makes it one of the most popular wildlife-related activities in the country.
Raising Nature-Confident Kids
The outdoors isn’t something to avoid — it’s something to be a part of. However, nature confidence doesn’t start with a perfect hike or some magical, screen-free moment.
Strange Bird Nesting Strategies
In a state known for its extremes of wind, rain, heat and cold, Nebraska’s birds have developed nesting strategies that are as wonderfully weird as they are effective.