Sometimes being a naturalist is a lot like being a detective. One of the main requirements is to be overly observant of the world around me while looking for clues in the form of interesting..
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Topics: Curious Nature
In Part 1, we learned that snow is always changing as it falls from the sky and then as it settles in our snowpack. Although we associate snow with cold, it actually acts as an important insulator..
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Topics: Curious Nature
Living in Eagle County, we can all consider ourselves familiar with snow. We either fight it or love it all winter, but how often do we stop to appreciate its intricate and delicate nature? Snow,..
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Topics: Curious Nature
Join Walking Mountains Science Center and local Forest Therapy guides for a relaxing and reinvigorating afternoon of making connections and diving in to our senses and natural surroundings. Forest..
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Have you ever stopped to think of the importance of birdsong? Humans are cued in to bird calls more than you might realize. We know that when we hear a chorus of birdsong as we hike, we are..
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Topics: Curious Nature, Birding
Once upon a time, in a valley tucked away in the Rockies, there was a place they called Min’urn. River in front…cliffs behind…good water, not much wind; a good place to live.
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Topics: Curious Nature
If you’ve noticed a lot of robins around this winter, you’re not alone. Journey North, an online network where citizen scientists report bird activity, has had more than 400 reports of unusual robin..
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Topics: Curious Nature, Birding
Have you made plans for the weekend of February 1st? If not, there’s still time to get your tickets for the Annual Groundhog Club Banquet in Punxsutawney, PA. Once again, following the banquet, on..
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Topics: Curious Nature
It’s a busy time on the mountain for us, but you might not expect beavers to be as active this time of year. Surprise! They are busier than you’d think right around now because between January and..
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This winter has been characterized by dumping snow, super cold temperatures and relatively clear skies. Great news for farmers, ski resorts and the wild locals, but bad news for the backcountry..
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Topics: Curious Nature
Each spring, a huge gathering begins in the meadows surrounding Nebraska’s placid North Platte River. Gangly creatures in gray coats stride about on skinny legs. Some are already paired up with..
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Topics: Curious Nature, Birding, Sandhill Cranes
Days are growing longer, and spring is fast approaching. But for us mountain dwellers, winter isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. While temperatures rise around the country, and plants and animals..
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Topics: Curious Nature
