The flowers of dodder look like tiny garlands wrapped around the stems of their victims. Photo by Chris Helzer. By Chris Helzer Plants are green. In school, we all learned…
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An Ice Storm Feast
Sunrise along Lincoln Creek turned the prairie into a glittering wonderland. Photo by Chris Helzer. By Chris Helzer I woke up on the morning of January 17 with a clear…
10 Tips for Insect Photography
Because depth-of-field is limited, make sure the eyes of tiny subjects are in focus. Wolf spider and offspring. Photo by Chris Helzer. By Chris Helzer Have you ever wanted to…
Ice Bubbles
The texture of the ice surface made these bubbles look like part of a painting at the Nature Conservancy’s Platte River Prairies. Photo by Chris Helzer. By Chris Helzer As…
The Hardiest Plants in Nebraska
Gumbo lily (Oenothera caespitosa) growing on sandstone bluffs at Fort Robinson State Park. Photo by Chris Helzer. By Chris Helzer I’ve always had a soft spot for plants that can…
Large Milkweed Bugs
An adult large milkweed bug, left, and a group of juveniles (nymphs) on the right. Photo by Chris Helzer. By Chris Helzer If you pay attention to milkweed plants during…