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Protecting the pollinators

Bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects are vital to our ecosystem. June is National Pollinator Month, the perfect time to learn about changes you can make to help attract and support pollinators in your own backyard.

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Osprey chicks thriving at Fort Calhoun

It's been a year of twists and turns for OPPD raptors. At North Omaha, Clark laid a second clutch of eggs after losing the first. Plus, it appears one of her offspring now calls Nebraska City home.

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Peregrine falcons lose chicks again

This is the second year in a row the pair have lost their chicks. Wildlife experts say aging birds tend to lay smaller eggs that don’t always contain enough nutrition to keep chicks alive.

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OPPD talks sustainability, environment at Omaha’s Earth Day celebration

OPPD employees were on hand to share information on OPPD's environmental sustainability efforts, ways to increase a home’s energy efficiency and more.

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Kids learn about the benefits of trees during Arbor Day celebration

Some 2,000 students from around the greater Omaha metro learned about the importance of trees to our environment and how to plant trees so they won't interfere with power lines.

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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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