By: Jon Morgenson, Park Horticulturist Conifers are an important component in our Nebraska landscapes both natural and created. They are a major component of windbreaks and of landscape design for the purposes of screening unsightly views, the framing of desired views and general beautification. Wildlife, including birds and mammals, utilize …
by Mike Groenewold If you are bored on a cold, winter day and don’t mind burning some $3 a gallon gas, you might check out some unique, large trees growing in Nebraska. Many Nebraska Communities have extraordinary trees growing in their parks and public right-of-ways. Some are native species while …
LINCOLN, Neb. – Start 2013 off on the right foot (then the left) with a First Day Hike at Ponca State Park. Individuals and families are welcome to take part in unguided hikes from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 1. The event offers an opportunity to begin …
LINCOLN, Neb. – The following is a listing of Nebraska Game and Parks Commission events and important dates in January: Jan. 1 – Duck and coot hunting seasons close in Zone 3, Low Plains Unit Jan. 2-23 – Duck and coot hunting seasons open in Zone 2, High Plains Unit …
By Mike Groenewold Some much needed moisture has arrived and some folks are grumbling about the snow; however, most are admitting we needed the moisture in any form. Personally, I love snow until it turns to ice, and then I shudder at the thought of driving on it or slipping from …
By Jon Morgenson The colorful fruits of fall and winter observed on trees such as crabapple and hawthorn provide landscape interest and a feast for the human eye as well as providing a literal feast for birds. These late ripening fruits provide a much needed source of nutrition for the …
By Jon Morgenson, Park Horticulturist We get a lot of questions in our Landscape Services program from people asking “What tree can I plant that will have good fall color?,” and by that they mean oranges, reds and even some purple not just yellow or gold or yikes only a …
By Jon Morgenson, Park Horticulturist With the passing of this summer’s heat, wind and drought, I have noticed a lot of struggling plants with stem die back, crispy leaves with poor color and overall signs of severe stress that makes me think that those plant’s days are numbered even if the …
By Mike Groenewold Three severe wildfires swept across approximately 163,000 acres in Sioux, Dawes and Sheridan Counties from Aug. 28 to Sept. 4. Estimates of damage to private, federal and state lands are not yet available. But wildfire severely impacted Metcalf Wildlife Management Area (WMA) north of Hay Springs and …
Nebraska’s white-tailed deer herd is experiencing significant losses this summer due to epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD). EHD has appeared periodically in the state over at least the last several decades, but this year’s outbreak appears to be unusually severe. More than 3,000 suspected deer mortalities due to EHD have been …
