Although urban wildlife may not get as much attention as other species, for many of us, they are often our strongest link to the natural world as we see and interact with them every day.
Tag: Plants
Flames on the Niobrara
That evening, I packed my fire gear, and the next morning, I was on the road early for the long drive north. This is the story of that burn.
Rediscovering Hairy Clematis
With no formal training as a writer, my Nebraskaland articles usually require hard work. Recently, however, the storyline and photos for an article on the rare hairy clematis fell into my lap.
Phenology: Nature’s Calendar
Phenology is the timing of events in the life cycles of plants and animals. They must rely on cues of the changing seasons to survive.
The Amazing Camouflaged Looper
It’s hard to pick a favorite insect, but I have anyway.
Deceptive Dayflowers
As their name implies, each dayflower blossom is fleeting.