When summer’s bounty of bugs, seeds, and nectar starts to wane, most birds in Colorado seek warmer climes with good food to offer. But one group of birds sticks it out year-round, subsisting on..
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Topics: Curious Nature
Much like how the colors in our landscapes change from season to season, you may have also noticed a shift throughout the year in the colors we see fly past us or dazzle the trees and shrubs. Eagle..
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The White River National Forest, a sprawling expanse of peaks, valleys, and rivers nestled within the Colorado Rockies, stands as a living testament to the conservation vision of President Theodore..
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It’s a well-known fact that chocolate is a universally loved treat. Unfortunately, the cocoa industry isn’t always as sweet as the chocolate we consume. Many different environmental impacts come with..
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Even this deep into winter, the trees are one of my favorite parts of our mountains. Stands of towering, majestic aspens, their greenish-white bark stark against thick green grass or blending into a..
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Young people in the Eagle Valley are actively learning about the Arctic Ocean by engaging with a long-term monitoring project in the Arctic. Fifth graders from Gypsum Elementary, high school students..
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The stability of Colorado’s current snowpack is comparable to a house of cards, as demonstrated by the number of Avalanche Warnings, Watches and Special Avalanche Advisories issued by the Colorado..
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Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work a zero-waste event? Well, now is your chance to get the inside scoop on our day-to-day! Working with garbage may not be glamorous, and understandably,..
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Topics: Curious Nature, Sustainability Tips, Zero Waste
In the winter, the natural world seems to shimmer with crystalline beauty. Bird song seems more vibrant as it echoes off snow-covered forests and tracks reveal a glimpse of winter survival. Despite..
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Heat pumps have gained a taste of celebrity status as the most energy-efficient way to heat and cool a home. In fact, heat pumps are so efficient that experts argue swapping out your heating and..
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Unlike bears or marmots, humans are not able to hibernate, and therefore, winter food preparations look a little different than some wild animals who gorge on food to build up fat stores for a long..
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A common image on Christmas greeting cards, in movies and storybooks, and holiday figurines is of an adult and a child pulling an evergreen tree on a sled through the snow. This image depicts the..
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