Story and photos by Renae Blum It had already been an enjoyable day: wading in Pawnee Lake, picnicking along the shore, chasing Frisbees and etching names in the sand. But it was perhaps a simple green post that garnered the most excitement of all. “I see it! I see it!” […]
Stories
Urban Wildlife
Most urban wildlife has gone beyond simply tolerating humans. They’ve moved on to thriving in urban areas because of human presence.
Discovering Slime Molds
The slime molds’ DNA suggests they are ancient creatures, one to two billion years old, slithering over the Earth’s barren rock surface at a time when the only other land creatures were bacteria.
Observe and Admire
Landscape photography often means finding that perfect moment by trusting your instincts and following the wind wherever it takes you.
Turtle Love
One morning last June, while photographing wildflowers in the Sandhills blowout, I came upon a pair of ornate box turtles.
Wildlife Habitat from the Bottom Up
Billy Chromy improves his family’s property near Linwood, Nebraska, for deer by managing the land for quail