Back in 1960, my grandpa bought 160 acres of farm land near Stockham – a couple miles north of the farmstead where he and my grandma were raising my dad and his two sisters.
Tag: Nature
An Ice Storm Feast
Road crews had worked through the night, allowing me to slowly and carefully make my way across Aurora to a series of restored prairies along Lincoln Creek. It was going to be an epic morning for photography.
A Bucket of Turtles
A landowner’s accidental encounter with a pile of turtle eggs turned into an educational moment for every kid in Jeff Kurrus’ neighborhood.
10 Tips for Insect Photography
Worry no more, my friend. Here are 10 tips that will make you a better insect photographer.
Nebraska’s Praying Mantises
Because of their size and fighting ability, praying mantises have relatively few enemies among their insect peers.
Searching for the Elusive Yellow Lady’s Slipper
Our mission for the next two days: trek the park’s rugged, wooded hills in search of the elusive yellow lady’s-slipper orchid