As days shorten toward autumn, chlorophyll production in leaves slows, and the green color fades, allowing other pigments to show through.
Stories
Bluebirds Bounce Back
Eastern bluebirds and eastern phoebes are making a comeback in Nebraska after a notable drop in numbers following a cold spell.
The Science of Deer Rubs
Deer rubs, scientifically described as signposts, are markings made on trees, fenceposts and a variety of other wooden structures, including — literally — posts on road signs.
The Quirky Porcupine
Porcupines are slow, quirky and full of surprises. Even though most Nebraskans have never seen one in the wild, they’re out there quietly doing their part for the ecosystem.
Bullwhackers and Muleskinners
Prior to the development of railroads following the Civil War, teamsters drove thousands of heavy freight wagons from Missouri River steamboat landings to points farther inland.
Crow Butte
Three and a half miles southeast of Crawford stands Crow Butte. Perhaps no other landform in the Pine Ridge can be seen from so many different vantage points.