Uploaded by Dominique Worthing A recent archeology project at Nebraska’s Fort Robinson State Park aims to aid in the reconstruction of a two story structure that served as officer’s quarters back when the fort was originally constructed in the 1890s. See more here: blog.nebraskahistory.org/?p=7478
By Jeff Kurrus A pair of sunglasses usually does the trick when I fish. Not to prevent glare or protect my eyes from the sun’s powerful rays – instead, I cover my eyes so I can watch the hands of my fishing partner’s. Are they moving fast? Slow? Are they …
By Jeff Kurrus Omaha has lakes everywhere. No, it’s not Otter Tail County, Minnesota, but no where is. Yet it definitely is something much more significant than Memphis, TN, or San Angelo, TX, or any of the many other cities I’ve either lived in or visited. And Papio D-4 is …
There I was, at my in-laws’ place for the weekend. Not much blooming or moving around in the little bit of natural area around the place. I got my camera and went exploring anyway. As usually happens, once I started looking, I found lots of things I hadn’t noticed from …
Milkweeds have both fascinating flower and fascinating pollination stories. Learn about both here: http://prairieecologist.com/2012/06/15/photo-of-the-week-june-15-2012/
Ever wonder what those green iridescent beetles in prairies are? Read here to find out… http://prairieecologist.com/2012/06/08/photo-of-the-week-june-8-2012/
They’re everywhere… Read about them – and see more photos – here: http://prairieecologist.com/2012/06/05/a-soldier-beetle-occupation/
Most flowers are two to four weeks ahead of schedule this year. What’s going to happen at the end of the season? Will we run out of flowers? Read more here: http://prairieecologist.com/2012/05/29/ahead-of-the-game/
Prairie skinks are common, but rarely seen, lizards in Nebraska grasslands. Find out why this one has orange lips – click here: http://prairieecologist.com/2012/05/25/photo-of-the-week-may-25-2012/ .
Find out why we need to be burning oak woodlands in order to save them. And why we need to start soon. Click here: http://prairieecologist.com/2012/05/15/saving-nebraskas-oak-woodlands-by-burning-them/
E-mail the editor: doug.carroll@nebraska.gov
Archives:
RSS feed