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Conservation Nebraska protects our state’s natural legacy by educating and supporting communities.

09/04/2026

There’s still time to join us for a day of engaging sessions, new ideas, and opportunities to meet others interested in conservation. Whether you’re already involved in environmental work or simply want to learn more, there will be plenty of ways to participate.

Visit 2026 Conservation Summit or neconserve.org to learn more and register today!

08/17/2026

Register today for the 2026 Conservation Summit!

A day full of inspiring conversations, hands-on learning, and meeting people who care about the environment. Whether you’re just getting started or already involved, the Conservation Summit is a place to connect, learn, and take action.

For more details and registration information our website or event page!

08/07/2026

Please join Conservation Nebraska and UNO Chemistry professor Dr. Richter-Egger on August 14 at 12 p.m. for this free hybrid event.

Below The Surface: Demystifying Water Pollutants will explore what is really in our water, which concerns matter most, and how everyday choices can help protect Nebraska’s water resources.

*The first 5 people that register to attend in-person may bring a drinking water sample to be tested by Dr. Richter-Egger.

07/21/2026

Join Conservation Nebraska and Carlee Moats from Platte Basin Timelapse next week for a free webinar. Learn about how photography and storytelling can contribute to conservation efforts.

To learn more about the event and to register please visit Photography and Conservation with Carlee Moates

07/03/2026

Happy 4th of July weekend from Conservation Nebraska! As you celebrate, remember to keep the environment and local wildlife in mind. Consider these 4 tips that will help you celebrate the red, white, and blue a little greener!

We hope everyone has a safe, fun, and sustainable holiday weekend!

07/01/2026

Plastic Free July is a reminder that your small choices can add up in big ways. 🌎♻️

Sustainability isn't about perfectionism. The biggest impacts are made when we all choose to make small, consistent changes. This July, challenge yourself to swap a few of your regular single-use plastics for reusable alternatives.

Whether it’s bringing a reusable water bottle, skipping plastic bags, shopping secondhand, or purchasing products with less packaging, every choice helps to reduce waste and protect Nebraska’s land, water, and wildlife.

Source: https://www.plasticfreejuly.org/

What’s a plastic-free swap you’re making this month?

06/28/2026

This year, June 22nd-28th is Pollinator Week!

Today we highlight the Dark Paper Wasp. These wasps eat nectar from flowers, pollinating in the process, similar to bees. However, paper wasps also eat other insects to feed their young, such as caterpillars.

Paper wasps get their name from the unique nests they build, resembling paper in both appearance and structure. The wasps scrape wood shavings and mix them with their saliva, forming a substance similar to paper.

source: https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Polistes_fuscatus/

06/27/2026

This year, June 22nd-28th is Pollinator Week!

Today we highlight the Silver Spotted Skipper. Although often mistaken for a moth, the Silver Spotted Skipper is actually a species of butterfly. Skippers are a group of butterflies that are very similar to moths, however.

Silver Spotted Skippers can be found as far north as Canada and as far south as Mexico! You can identify them by the metallic band on their wings that give them their name.

source: https://www.butterflyidentification.com/silver-spotted-skipper.htm

06/26/2026

This year, June 22nd-28th is Pollinator Week!

Today we highlight the Little Brown Bat. Although they don't often pollinate intentionally, Little Brown bats are insectivorous, which means they often visit many plants trying to find insects to eat, pollinating in the process.

Additionally, bats are nocturnal, and many flowers close up at night. Due to this, bats are more likely to pollinate night blooming flowers, such certain types of evening Primrose. Bats are also known to pollinate agricultural crops more often because of the bugs that live on or near them.

source: https://iere.org/what-plants-do-little-brown-bats-pollinate/

06/25/2026

This year, June 22nd-28th is Pollinator Week!

Today we highlight the Monarch Butterfly. In recent decades, Monarch Butterfly populations have declined by more than 90%. Monarch Butterfly Larvae feed strictly on Milkweed, which is often killed by herbicides.

How you can help the Monarch Butterflies:

🦋 Plant Milkweed. Since milkweed is necessary for butterfly survival, it is necessary for your garden too! By planting milkweed and other assortments of flowers, you can provide much needed habitat for Monarch Butterflies and their larvae. Be sure to only plant native milkweed, as tropical milkweed can harm butterflies.

🦋 Reduce or eliminate the use of pesticides and herbicides. Herbicides kill plants that Monarchs need to survive, and pesticides kill Monarchs.

🦋 Choose native plants for your yard and garden. Native plants help preserve pollinator habitat and reduce soil and water pollution. Choosing native plants can help Monarch Butterflies and other pollinators for a healthier ecosystem.

source: https://www.fws.gov/initiative/pollinators/monarchs/help

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