I’m curious what others are reading because I’m always looking for a book that will keep me up at night (and one that will put me right to sleep). Here are a couple that I’m working on right now and my thoughts on each: Proust Was a Neuroscientist, by Jonah …
It’s hard for me to separate my evaluation of this photo from my emotional state at the time I took it. I had just spent the day working to clean up after the big wildfire on the Niobrara when I saw this scene – a big contrast to the stark burned-out landscape surrounding …
After the big wildfires, there wasn’t enough grass to get the bison herd through the winter, so we had to round them up and reduce the herd size. You can read how it was done and see photos by clicking below - and also link to a story with photos and video …
See photos of some early green-up following the Fairfield Creek wildfire several weeks ago: http://prairieecologist.com/2012/08/13/early-recovery-from-the-wildfire-at-the-niobrara-valley-preserve/
There are 1,001 articles, books, blogs, and pamphlets being written about this very subject at this exact moment. Why? I’m not smart enough to answer this thoroughly, but water is our fuel and our life force. Look no further than Eric Fowler’s March, 2007 articles entitled “Tapped Out” and his …
Download your electronic version here. JK
The more I drive around, the more I see empty buildings, closed stores, and weed-filled parking lots. It’s understandable in today’s world, where so much commerce is e-commerce, and a growing number of people are purchasing everything they can – from fresh fruit to home entertainment centers – online. It …
The Nature Conservancy, Nebraska Forest Service, and National Arbor Day Foundation are working together to restore cottonwood woodlands along the Missouri River. Read about the effort and some early results here: http://prairieecologist.com/2012/08/06/restoring-cottonwoods-to-the-missouri-river-part-2/
By Eric Fowler Maybe it’s the circles I run in or the part of the country I live in, but I don’t recall having to defend hunting or fishing. It’s obviously not only accepted but encouraged here at work, and maybe most Nebraskans, if they do question it, are too …
I am awaiting the soaped pig race at the Sarpy County Fair after two hours of watching my family ride rides. The fair continues through tomorrow in Springfield. Funnel cakes and all. JK
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