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Temperate weather this fall extended one of the finest aspen-viewing seasons in memory. In fact the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reports that September was the warmest on record..
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Topics: Curious Nature
Today, November 13th, 2022 is World Kindness Day! World Kindness day is a global day that promotes the importance of being kind to each other, to yourself, and to the world. The day is about..
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Meow, wow! Do you know what today marks the beginning of? It’s National Cat Week! Beginning on November 6, this week has been celebrated during the first full week of November since 1946. Originally,..
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As the days get closer to Halloween, you might cross paths with a black cat outdoors and think you are about to have some bad luck! While this is an extremely prevalent superstition, the “spookiest”..
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Topics: Curious Nature
Darkness had fallen in the Vail Valley. As I watched the last light fade on the summit of Bald Mountain, I heard crashing below my porch. Was it the massive black bear that had been frequenting the..
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Autumn’s north winds, cold temperatures and long dark nights are what Northern Saw-whet Owl bander’s dream about. Like many other bird species, Northern Saw-whet Owls begin their southern migration..
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Crows might be thought of as scary or as pests, but when you see a “murder” of crows in the air you might be surprised to learn they are a highly intelligent and social species that actually shares a..
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The plane’s engines revved, we torpedoed down the runway, and we were airborne. Suddenly I waslooking at all the familiar landmarks of my home from a whole new perspective. In fact, there was my..
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As we approach the Fall season, we start to notice changes in nature happening all around us! This is the perfect time to get your kiddos outdoors for a Fall Scavenger Hunt! Head out to your..
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A kaleidoscope of colors are about to be unlocked as we transition into autumn; ocean-blue oregon-grape at our feet, bright red thimbleberries ripe for the picking, and hillsides of golden aspens..
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The urge to leave one’s mark on the world may be a uniquely human trait. But this month on September 17, National CleanUp Day and World Cleanup Day, events like the Eagle River Watershed Council’s..
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What image comes to mind when you hear the word vulture? When I close my eyes, I picture omens of death, circling ominously overhead as if in an old western movie. Or my stomach is turned by..
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