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New Nebraska Public Media Series Highlights Conservation Across Nebraska
4+ hour, 6+ min ago (369+ words) LINCOLN, Neb. (July 9, 2026) " "Conservation Works," a new Nebraska Public Media series, explores how Nebraskans are restoring balance between people, land and wildlife. Hosted by Carlee Moates, the six-episode series premieres at 8 p. m. CT Thursday, July 23, on Nebraska Public Media and the…...
A Nebraska photographer rode his bike from Texas to Canada. He did it for the cranes
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (1270+ words) By Lori Potter, Flatwater Free Press July 5, 2026, 6 a. m. " Now, though, the Nebraska native has a new perspective, thanks to a grueling two-month bike ride following the Central Flyway migration route used by endangered whooping cranes each spring and fall. Forsberg, alongside…...
Lincoln acquires nearly 100 acres for Prairie Corridor tallgrass restoration
1+ week, 6+ day ago (667+ words) By Hannah Nazarenus, News intern June 25, 2026, 2: 43 p. m. " A partnership between three organizations has acquired nearly 100 acres of land southwest of Pioneers Park, bringing Lincoln one step closer to completing a long-planned trail and tallgrass prairie corridor. The land will become part…...
Lawmakers pulled money from the lottery-funded Nebraska Environmental Trust. A lawsuit claims that puts conservation projects and the will of voters in jeopardy
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (1485+ words) By Macy Byars, Reporter Nebraska Public Media News June 5, 2026, 1: 04 p. m. " Wachiska Audubon Society operates Prairie Pines Nature Preserve " a raw piece of nature in northeast Lincoln maintained for conservation and recreation. Taking a ride around the property in an electric golf…...
Following Wildlife, Water and Wonder Across the Great Plains
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (509+ words) Personal Essay from Moates: I'm a Nebraska girl who grew up outside. I was raised on a farm in the southeastern part of our state and in a creative family. My dad often played his guitar on the porch and…...
Fish and mussels returned to these rivers after decades of cleanup. But new threats loom
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (1753+ words) By Celia Llopis-Jepsen, Harvest Public Media June 2, 2026, 6 a. m. " For around a century, heavy metals from one of the world's top lead and zinc mining regions pummeled the Spring River. By the mid-20th century, the wildlife had taken a beating in this waterway…...
Nebraska farmers are aging out of agriculture. That could be detrimental to soil conservation efforts
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (507+ words) By Grant Winterer, All Things Considered host Nebraska Public Media June 1, 2026, 6 a. m. " Nebraska is undergoing a generational shift in farm ownership as more of the state's ag producers age out of farming. That raises questions for soil conservation efforts in the…...
Want a wildlife friendly garden in the Midwest? Here's a guide to converting your lawn
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (1229+ words) By Celia Llopis-Jepsen, Harvest Public Media June 1, 2026, 6 a. m. " Lawns are great surfaces for throwing a football or laying out a picnic. But turfgrass in the United States now covers an estimated 40 million acres " an area about the size of the state…...
Backyard Farmer" to Record at Schramm Park State Recreation Area Near Gretna
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (350+ words) LINCOLN, Neb. (May 12, 2026) " "Backyard Farmer" will travel to the scenic Platte River corridor near Gretna to record an episode Saturday, May 30. The public is invited to attend this free event at Schramm Park State Recreation Area, 21502 W. Hwy. 31, east of the…...
Who can own big cats in America? Fatal tiger attack draws scrutiny to federal rules
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (1582+ words) By Anna Pope, Harvest Public Media 1 de Abril de 2026 a las 06: 00 " Ryan Easley had worked with big cats for years, when he was fatally mauled by a tiger at a facility he owned and operated in Oklahoma last September. Easley…...