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NEBRASKAland Magazine
F E AT U R E S . . .
Volume 96
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June 2018
Chimney Swifts
STORY AND PHOTOS BY MICHAEL FORSBERG
Time Well Spent – What to Do in June
BY RENAE BLUM
Aquatic Habitat Program
Celebrates 20 Years
BY DON GABELHOUSE
Completing the Vision
The New Niobrara Confluence Wildlife Management Area
STORY AND PHOTOS BY ERIC FOWLER
Ten Tips for Insect Photography
STORY AND PHOTOS BY CHRIS HELZER
The Forest in the Sand
The Nebraska National Forest at Halsey
STORY AND PHOTOS BY MARK HARRIS
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Cover: The Aquatic Habitat Program has been improving fishing,
including that for largemouth bass, for 20 years. Story on page
28. Photo by Jeff Kurrus.
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From Our Readers – Letters, Comments, Etc. ...........4
Mixed Bag
– The Least Weasel, Travel to Valentine,
A Brief History of Lightning Strikes, Bug Banter, Zipper
Repair, Upcoming Events, and more ..................................6
Outdoor Education
– Roles for Kids....................... 52
Junior Journal
– Build a Fort .................................... 53
Portraits from the Past
– Readers' Photos ............. 58
In the Kitchen
– Scallion and Ginger Walleye.......... 60
The Last Stop –
A Life Well Worn
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