Color vision deficiency can drastically diminish the vibrancy and range of colors that exist in the outdoors.
Stories
Endangered – The Small White Lady’s Slipper
The small white lady’s slipper (Cypripedium candidum), a species of flowering plant, is listed as threatened in Nebraska and can be found in a variety of wet meadows and prairies in the northeastern and central parts of the state.
Why So Many Fall Colors?
As days shorten toward autumn, chlorophyll production in leaves slows, and the green color fades, allowing other pigments to show through.
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.