If you pay attention to milkweed plants during the summer, you’ll notice a wide variety of insect species feeding on the nectar produced by milkweed flowers.
Tag: Nature
Marbleseed – An Admired Plant
Despite more than 1,500 native plants in Nebraska, marbleseed is perhaps the author’s favorite.
Leave Wild Babies Alone
People may find wild baby animals and it is natural to want to rescue it. The best thing to do, however, is to leave it alone.
The Secret Life of American Mink
The American mink is becoming increasingly prevalent in Nebraska’s landscapes and becoming an integral part in our aquatic ecosystems.
Nebraska Nature in Color: A Few of My Favorite (Yellow) Things
Inspired by the color yellow, community science specialist Alie Mayes shares a few of her favorite yellow things in Nebraska.
Mythical Monthly Moons
Monthly moon names offer a fascinating glimpse into North American cultural traditions, folklore and natural rhythms.