Several early landmarks were cottonwood trees and many Native American tribes also considered the cottonwood sacred.

As the holidays approach, consider adding the beautiful look, wonderful smell and cheerful memories of a real Christmas tree to your home this holiday season. No matter what kind of Christmas tree you ...

One of Nebraska's oldest trees, a bur oak estimated to be more than 380 years old, has died. The tree, known as the "Old Wolf Oak," is located at Ponca State Park in northeastern Nebraska along the ...

As of Dec. 30, there were 46 high wind warnings in Nebraska in 2025. That count ties the record high since the agency started keeping track of that statistic 20 years ago. Rick Peters had a 30-foot ...

WOW. WAVERLE. THANK YOU. NEBRASKA GOVERNOR JIM PILLEN JOINED SOME LINCOLN STUDENTS TODAY TO PLANT A TREE ON THE GROUNDS OF THE CAPITOL. IT’S IN HONOR OF ARBOR DAY. THIS YEAR’S TREE PLANTING HELPED TO ...

NEBRASKA CITY, Neb. – A black oak tree in Nebraska City that dates back two decades before American colonists signed the Declaration of Independence has come down. Based on testimonies of Ken and ...

In Nebraska trees do more than grow, they tell stories. Near the Calamus Reservoir, a stand of trees forms the words “Sostad Forest.” Outside of Rose, a grove of cedars spell “Caskey.” Families like ...

It’s tough to be a tree in Nebraska. Before planting a tree in honor of Earth Day or Arbor Day, the experts recommend doing your homework. A tree planted today can provide shade for generations or die ...