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The Value of Sycamore

September 26, 2019

The sycamore is an interesting member of our sylva. Native to our floodplains, it is often found right on the... Read More →

September 23, 2019

Any day is a good day for a hay rack ride, especially if it’s at Family Day at Belgum Grove.... Read More →

September 19, 2019

For decades around here, there has been a pattern of city people purchasing a rural acreage, building a house, planting... Read More →

September 16, 2019

I find late summer a fascinating time on the prairie. As the seasons wax and wane, the prairie is always... Read More →

September 12, 2019

Early this August there were some clear nights without moonlight and I went for some little midnight walks, especially to... Read More →

September 9, 2019

Out of all insects, butterflies are favorites of humans for their sheer visibility and beauty. Although bees and other pollinators... Read More →

September 5, 2019

A lot of people have an aversion to snakes. For some it is just a distaste, they would rather not... Read More →

September 2, 2019

It’s hot, and my clothing armor against the sun just makes it worse. I take a slow, deep breath through... Read More →

August 29, 2019

Last week’s blog introduced Pleistocene Park and concluded with a hint that mammoth were an especially important component of the... Read More →

August 26, 2019

Over the weekend, I met up with former fellow Evan Barrientos, who was back in Nebraska for a short visit.... Read More →