Acorns are an important source of food for wildlife in the fall.
Wildlife
Minute Pirate Bugs
If you’re outside in the fall, you’ve probably experienced it — the painful, relentless bites by some tiny black bug.
Prairie Rattlesnakes
The often-persecuted prairie rattlesnake (Crotalus viridis) is one of four venomous snake species that call Nebraska home, and the only one in the western part of the state.
Io Moth – Eyes in the Woods
Named for its eyespots, the io (eye-oh) moth inhabits woodlands across our eastern and northern counties.
Square-Meter Photography Project
Chris Helzer photographs about 321 different species of plants, animals and fungi between May 5, 2024, and May 4, 2025.
Wildflowers Take Root
As Outdoor Nebraska transitioned to Nebraskaland in the mid-20th century, those brief mentions on wildflowers gradually grew into beautifully illustrated feature articles.