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Energy news from Omaha Public Power District

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Falcon chick at North Omaha is thriving

After losing all of their chicks over the past two years, this year Lewis and Clark have a chick that is doing well. It's a hearty eater that's growing quickly and already testing out its wings.

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Catching up with OPPD’s resident raptors

The first peregrine falcon chick of the year hatches at North Omaha Station, and osprey chicks should hatch soon at Fort Calhoun Station.

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OPPD, United Way join forces on Greener Together program

The partnership reflects the organizations' shared investment in programs that support community resilience.

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6 ways to explore OPPD’s Arboretum

If you are planning to spruce up your yard this spring, take a walk through OPPD’s 26-acre arboretum for some inspiration.

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Falcons return to North Omaha Station, with a bit of a plot twist this year

Before Lewis returned to the nest this month, a younger male peregrine falcon was spotted wooing Clark, the resident female falcon at North Omaha Station.

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Powerful Life

They value the power of honeybees

Brian and Krista Kreifel stepped out of their power plant roles and into beekeeping suits to escort bee swarms off OPPD property.

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