Spring Butterflies: Last Rite
In spring, Monarchs from Mexico are working their way north and east into their milkweed breadbasket.
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Butterfly Rites of Spring III: Flower Munchers
Brown Elfin is of a group of Hairstreaks (Callophrys spp.) that we see in spring; many are Elfins.
Butterfly Rites of Spring II: Desert Hilltoppers
After overwintering as pupae, several species of whites and orangetips eclose in early spring and immediately set about searching for mates on desert hilltops.
Butterfly Rites of Spring I: Adult Hibernators
Each of our resident butterflies has a plan to survive winter.
Lizards Basking in Spring
By Jennifer Macke One of the hallmarks of springtime is the emergence of reptiles from their winter inactivity. Lizards and …
Week 3, Day 4: Bears in Spring
We are exploring our local black bears in today’s Take It Outside post. These creatures are beginning to emerge from …
Week 2, Day 6: Spring Astronomy
Celebrate Earth Hour tonight! Turn off your lights for one hour, from 8:30 to 9:30 PM local time, and show …
Spring’s Starry Skies
By Elizabeth Watts, PEEC Educator Have you noticed any change in the days lately? No, I’m not talking about missing …
Week 2, Day 5: Spring Weather & Clouds
Explore New Mexico’s spring weather and clouds in today’s Take It Outside post. We will have a Saturday bonus post …