Ecology
Did you know that the word ecology comes from the Greek roots “oikos,” or house, and “-logia” or study? So, […]
Night Friends
Bats are extraordinary creatures that benefit people in myriad ways — the world would be infinitely poorer without them. Bats
Weather & Climate
This week on Take It Outside, we are exploring weather and climate. Explore monsoon season, build a weather station, play
Monsoon Season
By Jean Dewart During the fall, winter, and spring, precipitation is brought to New Mexico by midlatitude westerly winds. As
Plants
This week on Take It Outside, visit a community garden in Abiquiú on our blog, and then check out the
Visiting the Northern Youth Project Garden
By Siobhan Niklasson, Education Programs Director Con muchas manos el trabajo es menos reads the sign at the Northern Youth
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Nature Art
Learn how local artists have been inspired by the natural world, and spend some time making nature art yourself.
A Path to Awareness
By Patricia Galagan “Why are you photographing dead trees?” someone asked, when my husband, Philip Metcalf, and I first began
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Animals
This week on Take It Outside, explore the world of our local animals. In past Take It Outside posts, we’ve