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Great music, zero waste at Maha

The Maha Festival, which moves downtown to Heartland of America Park at The RiverFront next year, achieved a zero-waste designation again this year.

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Peregrine falcons use speed to feed

The avian equivalent of a fighter jet, peregrine falcons are the fastest members of the animal kingdom. When they dive to capture their prey, they can reach speeds of over 200 mph.

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Greener Together names new recipients

No More Empty Pots will use Greener Together funds to install solar panels on its Food Hub . Florence Futures will tackle structural and beautification projects in the neighborhood.

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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 chick hatches at Fort Calhoun Station

Just one of three eggs laid by the resident female osprey at Fort Calhoun Station hatched this year, but that chick appears to be thriving.

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Greener Together projects taking shape

Whispering Roots and Habitat for Humanity, the first recipients of funding from Greener Together, report on their progress, as the list of contenders for the next round of funding is narrowed.

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