The Dekay’s brownsnake is a non-venomous snake named in honor of the 19th-century naturalist and zoologist, Dr. James Ellsworth De Kay.
Stories
Promise of Walleye
Lake McConaughy is considered one of the best walleye fisheries in the Midwest. Maintaining it, however, is complicated.
A Return to the Plains – Wolves in Nebraska
Wolves are native to Nebraska and were a familiar sight to people here for thousands of years before the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
Mississippi Kite Comeback
Prior to the 1990s, the Mississippi kite was an infrequent summer visitor to Nebraska. In 1991, kites were observed in Ogallala.
Foraging for Wild Plums, Cherries and Berries
Tasty treats await for those foraging for Nebraska’s wild plums, cherries and berries.
Crossing the Platte, ‘the meanest of rivers’
How difficult was it to cross the Platte without a bridge? The river was notorious for its braided channel and patches of quicksand.