Winter rest helps prairie ecosystems prepare for the next growing season.
The Hidden Power of Prairie Grasses: Why Native Prairie Grasses Matter
Learn why prairie grasses are one of the most important plants in North America. Discover how native prairie grasses support soil health, wildlife, and prairie ecosystems.
The Role of Fire in Prairie Ecosystems: How Fire Helps Maintain Healthy Prairie Landscapes
Fire plays an important role in prairie ecosystems. Learn how natural fires and controlled burns help maintain prairie biodiversity and healthy grassland habitats.
Prairie grasses and seed heads create beautiful textures throughout the garden in autumn.
Prairie ecosystems are among the most endangered habitats in the world. Learn why prairie conservation and restoration matter across Nebraska and the Great Plains.
Golden grasses and prairie seed heads bring warm color and quiet beauty to the autumn garden.
Pollinators & Agriculture: How Bees Support Food Production in Nebraska and Beyond
Pollinators play a vital role in agriculture. Learn how bees support crops in Nebraska and how local habitats help sustain pollinators.
Urban Gardens That Support Wildlife: Creating Pollinator Habitat in Cities
Discover how urban gardens in cities like Lincoln, Nebraska, can support pollinators and wildlife. Learn how small gardens help create pollinator habitat.
Summer afternoons in the pollinator garden are full of light and movement. Prairie flowers bloom in layers across the garden beds. Purple coneflowers stand tall above the foliage while bee …
Prairie Pollinator Corridors: How Connected Habitats Help Pollinators Thrive
Discover how pollinator corridors connect prairie habitats and help bees, butterflies, and monarchs survive across Nebraska and the Great Plains.