This last winter, I had the privilege of working in Yellowstone National Park, where I befriended some of the local winter wildlife. This included the American pine marten. Under normal..
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Topics: Curious Nature
If you’ve attempted a picnic in Colorado, you’ve probably learned it’s hard to find a spot where your picnic won't be crashed by some of our local wildlife. These barbecue bandits emerge quietly and..
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Topics: Curious Nature
This is the time of year we see a lot of seeds on the move! Much like parents pushing their children out of their house, plants want to spread their seeds, or their genes, as far as possible. Seed..
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As the heat of summer begins to cool and hours of sunlight shorten, you’ve probably noticed the dwindling numbers of colorful wildflowers on your hikes. While the dazzling colors of summer may be..
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Topics: Curious Nature, Wildflower Update
It's finally berry picking season! That's right, the time of year has come when we can discover the sparkling sweet gems our varied plants have provided this season. Nothing awakens the primordial..
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The world of alpine plants encompasses many species and even more secrets to survival. Adapting to a world where extremes are the norm takes persistence and flexibility; but each summer, the alpine..
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The community is bustling as herons, egrets, and ibises come and go from the large cottonwood tree. While most birds nest in mated pairs, a few nest communally, sharing the warmth and protection of..
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Topics: Curious Nature, Birding
Birdwatching isn’t always easy. Birds don’t sit still for long, and they certainly don’t come close and spin around so we can see all their markings. And when you start looking up little yellow birds..
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Topics: Curious Nature, Birding
The mysteries of nature are numerous and vast, encompassing questions large and small and constantly teasing us to unravel their riddles. One of these mysteries involves the phenomenon of delayed..
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It is a relief to many in Colorado that the recent epidemic of mountain pine beetle infestations is now over. After killing approximately 5 million acres of trees and dominating headlines for a..
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Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! We all sing it for different reasons. For some, it helps them get into the holiday spirit; for others it gets them excited to ski the pow. And still others may..
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Topics: Curious Nature
The first thing that comes to mind when I hear talk of coyotes is Wile E. Coyote attempting to catch the Roadrunner with absurd contraptions and tricks. Little did I know then, but the cartoon..
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