'A garden for flutterers and flowers'
By Benjamin Bohall, Nebraska Forest Service Staff
When Angie Ratekin first moved to the Skylark Cryer neighborhood in Omaha, she had no idea she was putting down roots among kindred
souls. That is, until she attended her first neighborhood association meeting.
“I went to the meeting and right away they told me, ‘Hey, we’re thinking about creating a garden in the park.’ I immediately thought,
‘I’m going to love this neighborhood.’”
But it wasn’t going to be just any old garden.
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A place for eastern redcedar
If you’re interested in studying nature, you can’t do much better than Cedar Point Biological Station (CPBS).
Owned and operated by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln since 1974, the site serves as a field research facility and experimental classroom for UNL students and staff. Cedar Point sits on the south edge of the Sandhills and the North Platte River Valley. It’s isolated, and more importantly – full of wildlife. The perfect environment for budding biologists.
“It’s really quite beautiful,” said Jason Griffiths, UNL Associate Professor of Architecture.
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Emerald ash borer confirmed in Lincoln
The emerald ash borer has been confirmed in Lincoln, Nebraska.
The Nebraska Department of Agriculture made the announcement on Tuesday, April 23rd after City of Lincoln workers detected EAB galleries while removing a tree inside of city limits. This marks the sixth official sighting in the state – including Omaha, Greenwood, and Fremont. EAB has been found in 35 states and five Canadian provinces.
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Returning the favor
Jerred Berrner (left) and Sam Schumacher (right) of Dalton Fire & Rescue arrive in Hooper, Nebraska with supplies and donations for Winslow, Nebraska flood victims.As the old saying goes, “What goes around, comes around.”
That’s not always a bad thing. Just ask the community of Winslow, Nebraska.
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A path for planting
For most people, finishing a masters’ degree is a major feat in itself. Mike Repas had just finished his third. Pair that with working a full-time job for an industrial supply company, and it was safe to say he was ready for a change of pace.
“To put it politely, I was absolutely burnt out,” Repas laughed.
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Less weeds, more WOW at Horning Farm
Here's a snapshot from a garden design demonstration put on as part of Horning Farm Field Day last September near Plattsmouth, Nebraska. This event, hosted by the Nebraska Forest Service at its easternmost research forest, was a chance for the public and green industry professionals to learn the latest in tree and landscape news.
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Finding the right Christmas tree for your home
It's that time of year! We asked asked former Rural Forestry Program Leader John DuPlissis for his advice on finding the perfect tree for your holiday celebrations!