Awesome Ants
By Jennifer Macke Ants are fascinating! If we put aside for a moment our thoughts about ants in the kitchen, […]
Nature News
There’s always something happening outdoors on the Pajarito Plateau!
The Mighty Macros: What They Do and What They Can Tell Us About Our Waters
By Rossana Sallenave, Extension Aquatic Ecologist, New Mexico State University Spring is upon us, and with it comes warmer waters
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Insects of the Pajarito Plateau
From annoying pests and painful stingers to beautiful butterflies and fun ladybugs, insects are usually either hated or adored.
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Riparian Restoration in Los Alamos County
By Steve Vrooman, Keystone Restoration Ecology & Siobhan Niklasson, PEEC Education Programs Director The surface water that flows through riparian
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Forest Restoration in the Jemez Mountains
By Siobhan Niklasson, based on a conversation with Bob Parmenter of the Valles Caldera The forests of the American West
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Lifestyles of High-Elevation Trees
By Sanna Sevanto Springtime in aspen and mixed-conifer forests brings many shades of green. On south-facing slopes, the dark shades
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The Rugged Ponderosa Pine
By Terry Foxx One of my favorite tree species is the lofty ponderosa pine (Pinus ponderosa) with its straight trunk,
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The Power of Pollen
By Ruth H. Lier It’s spring! While that means longer days and warmer temperatures, it also means it’s time for
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More Sustainability, More Joy
By Sue Barns When I think about it, reducing my environmental footprint is probably my longest-running hobby. From attending the
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