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May 25, 2020 6:00 pm Leave your thoughtsSpring is the time for ‘first of the year’ observations. It’s always fun to see old friends returning to the... Read More →
Author Archives for Chris Helzer
About Chris Helzer
I am The Nature Conservancy’s Director of Science in Nebraska and I work to raise awareness about the importance of prairies and their conservation through my writing, photography, and presentations to various groups.
Another Example of the Value of Thistles
March 16, 2020 6:00 pm 4 CommentsThistles are among the most disliked plants in the world. Sure, they’re spiny, and some species have become invasive after... Read More →
Mary Grudgingly Admires Birds
January 13, 2020 7:00 pm Leave your thoughtsThis post was written by Mary Parr, one of Hubbard Conservation Fellows. Mary is an excellent botanist and land steward... Read More →
Why Telling Prairie Stories Matters
December 23, 2019 7:00 pm 1 CommentThose of us working in the field of prairie conservation face a stark reality. Regardless of our expertise, work ethic,... Read More →
Frogs on Ice
November 25, 2019 7:00 pm 3 CommentsLast week, I wrote about photographing cattail seeds on a frozen wetland. Those seeds captured my immediate attention when I... Read More →
Flies, Flies, and More Flies
October 7, 2019 6:00 pm 1 CommentWhen I wrote my first book back in 2009, I cited a factoid that blew me away. Flies are the most diverse... Read More →
Tripods, Thistles, and Cricket Butts
August 26, 2019 6:00 pm Leave your thoughtsOver the weekend, I met up with former fellow Evan Barrientos, who was back in Nebraska for a short visit.... Read More →
Turtle Surprise
August 5, 2019 6:00 pm 1 CommentLook, I don’t know everything. Sometimes, I think people expect me to be able to identify any plant or insect... Read More →
Chiggers are the Worst
July 22, 2019 6:00 pm 1 CommentImportant: This post is only for those who are already in love with prairies and will traipse happily through them... Read More →
It’s ‘The Prairie Naturalist’ Too
June 24, 2019 6:00 pm Leave your thoughtsMy current job title is “Director of Science,” which I have to admit is a pretty cool title. It’s almost... Read More →
