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The Naked Naturalist

It’s true that “naturalist” sounds like “naturist” (nudists who believe clothing is a barrier to the natural world), but in this case, no clothes were removed.

Jack Phillips

Jack Phillips

Oct 20, 2021

Man with mobile phone in front of wind turbines

Soundscapes

There was a time, before industrialization and modern technology, when the only sounds heard outside of cities were from nature.

Elizabeth Mack

Elizabeth Mack

Jun 6, 2019

South 13th Street looking south at the E Street intersection. (Richard L. Schmeling)

How Three Street Lanes Can Work Better than Four

Learn how Lincoln, Nebraska, has applied the concept of 2 + 1 (two lanes of traffic with a shared center turn lane) to improve traffic flow, reduce pollution, and increase safety, bikeability, and walkability.

Richard L. Schmeling

Richard L. Schmeling

Dec 7, 2018

StarTran bus in Lincoln, Nebraska (Richard L. Schmeling)

Using Public Transportation Saves Our Environment

Public transportation utilized by a great portion of our population can be a strong factor in reducing harmful emissions and reversing global warming.

Richard L. Schmeling

Richard L. Schmeling

Jul 25, 2018

Louisville, Nebraska Ice Jam, 1882

The Power of Ice: When Spring Comes to the River

Spring ice jams can cause flash floods that move at speeds over 22 mph—that’s probably faster than you can run.

Gloria Bucco

Gloria Bucco

Mar 14, 2018

Grassland

Prairie Citizen: A New Forum for Great Plains Writing

Join Prairie Citizen and contribute to a robust and lively forum presenting ideas about nature, community, and life in the grasslands.

Cris Trautner

Feb 9, 2018

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