August 2024 – 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.

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

The Nature & Wildlife Discovery Center recently partnered with the Pueblo Zoo and the Buell Children’s Museum for nature programming.

Turkey vultures—gross but loveable creatures—have returned from their annual migration south for the winter!

We observed many trees that had been chewed and knocked over, and with the recent snow even some beaver track!

Unfortunately, most insects like moths are specialists, meaning they only eat one type of plant, and lay their eggs on these plants.