The Science of Slowing Down Outside
By Sue Watts The Gentle Walkers were perched on rocks and logs in a grove of trees. The shade and […]
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Nature News
There’s always something happening outdoors on the Pajarito Plateau!
Give Yourself a Daily Gift of Nature
Step Outside and Take One Minute To: Feel the air Inhale to notice a new scent Listen to a new
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Featured Naturalist: Natali Steinberg
Meet this season’s Featured Naturalist Natali Steinberg. Throughout her life, Natali has enjoyed camping, hiking, gardening, and farming. Since moving
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Studying Monarch Butterflies in Los Alamos
By Jenna Stanek Monarch butterflies (Danaus plexippus) have declined by an estimated 80% over the past 20 years, primarily
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Bird of the Month: The Turkey Vulture
By Bob Walker As the end of summer approaches, our Turkey Vultures (Cathartes aura) will soon start to head south
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Jemez Mountain Herbarium Reaches Milestone
By Chick Keller In 2005 I was given several boxes of professionally mounted and labeled plants that were collected
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Bird of the Week – The Ash-throated Flycatcher
By Bob Walker When spring and summer arrive in Los Alamos County, we see a yearly influx of several species
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Bird of the Week — The Bald Eagle
By Bob Walker Yes, we do see Bald Eagles (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) in Los Alamos County! They are mostly seen in
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Bird of the Week — The Western Tanager
By Bob Walker Possibly the most colorful bird regularly seen in Los Alamos during spring migration is the Western Tanager
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