Time Machine Tuesday: Biodiversity
Did you know that today, May 22, is International Day for Biological Diversity? Biological diversity – usually shortened to “biodiversity” …
ecology
Colorado Grasslands
On the plains of Colorado, grassland ecosystems provide habitats for many species of plants and animals. Yet increased human migration …
Time Machine Tuesday: The Colorado Conservation Commission
“It is also vandalism wantonly to destroy or to permit the destruction of what is beautiful in nature, whether it …
Gardening with Native Plants
Spring is coming, and as you begin planning your yard and garden, consider the benefits of using native plants. Native …
Conserving Colorado's Rare Plants
Endangered species conservation isn’t just about animals — plant species often become rare and endangered as well. Colorado is home …
Colorado's Biodiversity
The concept of biodiversity refers to conservation of plant and animal species in their natural environments to ensure a wide …
Don't Release Non-Native Species into the Wild
Have you ever seen a tropical bird flying around Denver, or caught a strange-looking fish in a mountain stream? It …
Dying Trees and the State of Colorado Forests
If a tree dies in the forest does anyone notice? The Colorado State Forest Service does. The 2011 Report on …
Miller Moths
This year is an especially heavy year for miller moths. Millers migrate in the late spring/early summer from the plains …
Prairie Dogs
As more and more land gets developed, these cute little critters are becoming endangered. Because prairie dogs are (or at …
Amphibians and Reptiles
Did you know Colorado is home to a variety of frogs, toads, and other amphibians? You can find out all …
Garden Butterflies
This is the time of year when yards and gardens are filled with bees, birds, and butterflies. I have seen …
Tamarisk
The tamarisk plant (saltcedar) is one of the greatest threats to riparian habitats and streams. Originally from Eurasia, it was …
Humans and Wildlife
Our library just accessioned a brand-new publication from the Division of Wildlife entitled “Living with Wildlife in Red Fox Country.” …
Mountain Pine Beetle
On a trip up to the mountains this weekend I noticed just how much damage is being caused as a …
Free Insects: The Request-a-Bug Program
Weeds and unwanted pests present a challenge to gardeners. The Colorado Department of Agriculture’s “Request-a-Bug” program offers an alternative to …
Colorado’s Forests
New information on the problem of our changing forests has recently been published. The 2006 Report on the Health of …