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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September 2023 Ranger Ramblings
Ranger Ramblings

September 2023 – Ranger Ramblings

August 21-24 marked the return of the Outdoor Explorations Program to the NWDC River Campus for the 2023-2024 school year.

NWDC Mountain Campus aerial shot
Other News

NWDC Hosting Community Listening Sessions

The Nature and Wildlife Discovery Center (NWDC) is hosting three (3) “Dessert & Dialogue” community listening sessions this September 2023 as part of its strategic planning process.

Muscovy Duck
AVAS Bird Watch

August 26, 2023 AVAS Bird Walk

On August 26, 2023, 12 people participated in the bird walk at the NWDC-River Campus on an overcast, humid day.

Green Heron
AVAS Bird Watch

August 12, 2023 AVAS Bird Walk

On August 12, 2023, 10 participants enjoyed a walk in relatively cool conditions at the River Campus.

Ranger Ramblings August 2023
Ranger Ramblings

August 2023 – Ranger Ramblings

“Christian has learned and grown from his experiences and has a greater appreciation of nature and the world around him.” — Grandma Pamela

Mourning Dove
AVAS Bird Watch

July 22, 2023 AVAS Birdwalk

The July 23, 2023 AVAS Birdwalk had 18 participants. A total of 26 bird species were seen and/or heard.

Yellow Warbler
AVAS Bird Watch

July 8, 2023 AVAS Bird Walk

On July 8, 2023, 11 participants walked the muddy trails of the Nature & Wildlife Discovery Center River Campus on a lovely cool morning.

Owl Releasesd to the flight cage
Ranger Ramblings

July 2023 – Ranger Ramblings

On the last day of camp, the campers had the honor of moving five baby owls and one adult owl to the flight cage…

Pueblo TEN 2023
Nature Journal

Summer 2023 – Nature Journal

The goal of T.E.N. is to help teachers promote student understanding and appreciation of science and the natural environment.

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