York and Butler County schools partner with Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District for statewide youth Tree-a-Thon event During Arbor Day weekend (April 24-26), youth and their communities across...

OMAHA, NE (The Nature Conservancy news release) – The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announced today that The Nature Conservancy in Nebraska’s project, “Resilient Futures for...

Following the lead of the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, the Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District will limit access to some amenities and activities at its recreation areas to prevent the...

Growing plots, compost bins, & rain barrels available to York gardeners York resident Bob Sautter is ready for spring—for warm sun, the smell of fresh turned earth, and the promise of a new growing...

(Original posted March 17; updated March 27, 2020) The Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District office (319 East 25th St, York) is currently closed to the public to prevent the spread of illness....

Few investments are as certain to produce a return as planting trees. In today’s instant gratification society, an investment that takes several years to pay dividends isn’t attractive to some. But...