Ranger Ramblings
October 2024 – Ranger Ramblings
Unfortunately, most insects like moths are specialists, meaning they only eat one type of plant, and lay their eggs on these plants.
October 1, 2024
NWDC News
The Nature & Wildlife Discovery Center publishes a variety of news relating to organizational and public events.
We categorize our news into Staff Appointments (periodic), Ranger Ramblings (monthly), Nature Journal (quarterly), Arkansas Valley Audubon Society (AVAS) Bird Walk Reports (monthly), and Other News (periodic).
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Nature Journal
Fall 2024 – Nature Journal
At the Mountain Campus, Scrub oaks all throughout the Pueblo Mountain Park are beginning to turn orangey-gold.
September 23, 2024
Other News
NWDC Hosts Its Biggest Vulture Day Yet
Our 2024 Vulture Day Celebration on Saturday, September 7th, was a fantastic success! Always held on the first Saturday in September, this year’s event brought together a wonderful crowd to celebrate and learn about vultures and the vital role they play as nature’s clean up crew.
September 12, 2024
Other News
Mission Moment: Endangered Species Conservation Collaboration
Last Friday evening on September 6th, NWDC and the Pueblo Zoo partnered up to present our latest “conservation collaboration” at the Rawlings Library, bringing a meaningful educational experience to the community.
September 7, 2024
Ranger Ramblings
September 2024 – Ranger Ramblings
On Thursday August 8th, the Nature & Wildlife Discovery Center team had an incredible staff retreat at the Mountain Campus!
September 3, 2024
Staff Appointments
NWDC Appoints New Raptor Rehabilitation Manager, Autumn Waylan
Autumn Waylan (She/Her/Hers) came on board in the summer of 2024 with at least 10 years of experience in wildlife handling and a background in vet clinic operations, animal handling, public education, community outreach, and specifically, raptor programs!
September 3, 2024
AVAS Bird Watch
August 24, 2024 AVAS Bird Walk
Six participants observed sixteen species along the Arkansas River at the NWDC River Campus on the warm morning of August 24, 2024.
August 29, 2024
AVAS Bird Watch
August 10, 2024 AVAS Bird Walk
Four participants observed 14 species along the Arkansas River at the NWDC River Campus on the cool, crisp morning of August 10, 2024.
August 15, 2024
Ranger Ramblings
August 2024 – Ranger Ramblings
On Wednesday morning, we met our campers at the River Campus before heading to Lake Pueblo Archery Range to practice shooting archery.
August 6, 2024
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