Leaving your garden be over the fall and winter can help birds find the food they need to survive!

Understanding what birds need in the cold months will help you spot more of them — and know how to help them make it through the winter.

If you missed our Bird-friendly Backyard Tour on July 12, you’re in luck! Phil Swanson, one of our Bird-friendly Backyard hosts, will present an eye-popping photographic visit to his amazing backyard for our free monthly program.

A reflection on the origins and development of the Christmas Bird Count.

This fall, look for migrating birds using Nebraska as a stopover site for their migratory journeys — shorebirds foraging in wetlands, songbirds sheltering in backyards, and Purple Martins flocking over Midtown.

Learn about bills and resolutions received final approval in this year’s session that impact conservation, the environment, and outdoor recreation.

As we prepare to enjoy the spectacular show put on by birds migrating south through our area, let's take a moment to reflect on how we can be good stewards of the habitats these incredible species travel through.

September 24th: Boyer Chute Hike - Missouri River
October 4th: HawkWatch at Hitchock Nature Center

September 11th: "Turtles, Tortoises and Tunes on the Prairie" at Glacier Creek Preserve
October 9th: Learn about the efforts to preserve Nebraska’s endangered and threatened wildlife and habitat through the Nebraska Natural Legacy Project (NNLP) at Vincenzo's Restaurant

Take a self-guided drive to the homes of Omaha’s top experts on wild birds and native habitat to learn how you can create a nature preserve in the city!