In early summer, each coneflower stem develops a single flower head with a ring of pink to rose-red, spreading to drooping petals.
Wildlife
Humbling of the House Sparrow
At the beginning of the 20th century, the house sparrow had consolidated its range in the state and over most of the continental United States.
Nature in Numbers – Wildlife Facts
From the Sandhills to the Platte River, our state is full of mind-blowing stats that might surprise you.
The Boisterous, Busy House Wren
The northern house wren (Troglodytes aedon) presents remarkable gusto in a small package.
Nebraska Has Scorpions?
The striped bark scorpion (Centruroides vittatus) was recently observed in Franklin County in upland mixed-grass prairies.
Lichen – Nature’s Quiet Partnership
Although lichens are some of Nebraska’s quietest residents, they have fascinating stories to tell, especially about the air we breathe and the resilience of life in tough places.