There’s always something happening outdoors on the Pajarito Plateau!
Good field notes were key to observations of Marine Blues in New Mexico! In addition to this reminder from the past, this month’s post contains several incredible stories, from the early life of Mourning Cloak larvae to the incredible rearing and hatching of Viola’s Oak Hairstreak.
The Marine Blues Have Landed Read More »
North American Beavers are well adapted for survival in water with a waterproof outer coat of glossy, reddish-brown fur and
Featured Critter – North American Beaver Read More »
Connecting with nature improves psychological health. How do we increase our nature connectedness? Take five minutes. Follow the lead of Sue Watts as she shows you how to complete a simple exercise for nature connection.
Take Five: A Perching Place Exercise Read More »
Apache Springs is a partially accessible trail through a beautiful recovering burned forest. Read an assessment for accessibility of this trail.
Apache Springs Trail Read More »
Despite the heavy drought and wildfires that have plagued our region and changed the butterfly populations in certain areas, butterfly watchers and lepidopterists have recorded some rare butterflies and interesting butterfly activity in New Mexico, including mating Desert Viceroys, Mourning Cloak larvae groups, a Nevada Cloudywing, and a Poling’s Hairstreak.
Smoke Gets in Your Eyes Read More »
Terry Foxx explores the accessibility of the section of Canada del Buey Trail from Meadow Lane to Rover Blvd. in White Rock. This is a easily accessible trail with much to explore.
Canada del Buey Trail Read More »
A place of history, this area has had many changes from the first ski area to a Girl Scout day camp, to the Santa Fe National Forest.
Have you been hoping to hike up Sawyers Hill Trail? Terry Foxx evaluates the accessibility of this trail for curious hikers.
Sawyers Hill Trail Read More »
Garter snakes are the most common snakes in North America with the Western terrestrial the most common in the local
Featured Critter – Western Terrestrial Garter Snake Read More »
Learn about the Old Road Trail and its accessibility features as Terry Foxx travels the trail using her Rollator Walker.
