Discoverability and Accessibility of Bayo Canyon Loop
Learn about the accessibility and other features of the South and North Branch of the Bayo Canyon Loop.
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Los Alamos Nature Center
The Magic of Merlin Sound ID
Enter technology in the form of a free app…Merlin ID. The purpose is to help answer the question “What’s that bird?” through visual sightings(2014, photos you take (2017), and now audio sounds (2021). Designed by the folks at the Cornell Institute of Ornithology, along with some help from Caltech, its accuracy continues to improve through observational data input from over 5000 users using artificial intelligence to refine the entries.
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Mythology, Mango Trees, and Growing Up in India
My February blog was on the Mythology of Trees. Selvi Viswanathan contacted me and said, “In India they worship trees.” This intrigued me because I had made the statement “worship of trees was worldwide.” I was only familiar with the Celtic tribes because I had traveled to Ireland…
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Building Beautiful Wildlife Habitats in Los Alamos: A Letter to the Community
Los Alamos was honored as the First National Wildlife Federation (NWF) Community Wildlife Habitat in New Mexico! What does this mean?
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Annuals in Rendija Canyon
The large amount of rainfall this year has brought out the annual wildflowers, the most spectacular bloom can be found in lower Rendija Canyon.
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Coyotes & Food
To different people and cultures, the coyote carries diverse significance. But outside of the meaning we give these animals, they have a natural purpose of their own.
Virtual Field Trip: Spectacularly Spooky Animal Senses
Find out all about animal senses, and use your senses to explore your world, in this virtual field trip for
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Virtual Field Trip: Bird Banding
Bird banding is a scientific method for collecting information about bird populations. Whether you’re a student or a bird enthusiast,
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Getting to Hibernation: Best Practices for Living with Bears
By James RobinsonLos Alamos County Councilor I have been receiving many emails, text messages, and phone calls concerning our increased
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