Dark Skies
…International Dark-Sky Association. Together with Valles Caldera and Bandelier, our area might become a destination for astrotourism: a growing vacation…
…International Dark-Sky Association. Together with Valles Caldera and Bandelier, our area might become a destination for astrotourism: a growing vacation…
…live events, contests, and other fun that’s going on here. If you’d like your own bear-resistant canister to take camping…
Bear-Safe Camping & Backpacking Read More »
…reads: “Con muchas manos el trabajo es menos.” This translates to: “Many hands make light work.” (Photo by Siobhan Niklasson)…
Visiting the Northern Youth Project Garden Read More »
…carrion. In summer, they forage on grasses, forbs, acorns, insects, berries, and other fruit. Later in the summer and in…
Be Bear Aware: Keeping Our Black Bears Safe Read More »
…about our climate this week! We’d love to see your photos, too. Please send them to takeitoutside@peecnature.org or share them…
Week 9, Day 5: The Future of Our Climate Read More »
…of Harvester Ants. (Photo by Jennifer Macke) Ants have an interesting life cycle, based on their social organization. At a…
…an email to takeitoutside@peecnature.org to share your story. A mountain lion visiting the pond in Selvi’s backyard wildlife habitat. (Photo…
Making Connections With the Earth Read More »
…about nature play, in forms appropriate for children and adults alike. If you haven’t already, please share your feedback on…
Week 4, Day 1: Nature Play and Relaxation Read More »
…Vultures help prevent the spread of life-threatening diseases such as cholera, rabies, and anthrax among animals and humans. Seed Dispersal:…
Why Are Birds Worth Protecting? Read More »
…nose (it won’t freeze). Sometimes, moisture serves as a conduit for the molecules of scent. Save the “see something new”…
Give Yourself a Daily Gift of Nature Read More »
…Anne Oikawa (CC BY-NC-ND) – mountain USFWS Mountain-Prairie – mountain Lonny Holmes (CC BY-NC) – desert Greg Litiatco (CC BY-NC)…
Cottontails (Desert and Mountain) Read More »
…a week, in a month, and in a year. This year, our scarecrow “Bear Aldrin” wants to remind you to…
Getting Your Home Ready for Winter Read More »