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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Redwing Blackbird
AVAS Bird Watch

January 27, 2024 AVAS Bird Walk

On the crisp, cold Saturday morning of January 27, 2024, a total of 15 participants identified 30 species of birds at the NWDC River Campus.

paw prints in the snow
Ranger Ramblings

January 2024 – Ranger Ramblings

While many aspects of nature slow down in the colder months, we can still observe the many creatures that are still out and about.

Common Goldeneye
AVAS Bird Watch

December 23, 2023 AVAS Bird Walk

On December 23, 2023, 11 participants saw or heard 17 bird species. It was a very cool but dry and calm morning along the river.

Ranger Loki Solstice 2023
Nature Journal

Winter 2023 – Nature Journal

All over the state of Colorado, state parks are offering various ways for people to get outside to kick off the new year!

Maddie Magnificent Moss
Ranger Ramblings

December 2023 – Ranger Ramblings

Recent snowfall had provided a surge of moisture for the moss to absorb, leaving the north-facing wall of the canyon lush and green.

Belted Kingfisher
AVAS Bird Watch

October 28, 2023 AVAS Bird Walk

On October 28, 2023, 13 participants saw 14 bird species. Weather was sunny from 35 to 38 degrees Fahrenheit temperature range.

NWDC ofrenda
Ranger Ramblings

November 2023 – Ranger Ramblings

This fall, our Earth Studies students got to see incredible biodiversity firsthand on their first trip of the year to visit us!

children playing in river
Ranger Ramblings

October 2023 – Ranger Ramblings

Beulah School of Natural Sciences (BSNS) recently kicked off the school year with their first visit to the Pueblo Mountain Park!

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