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Creatures Near & Far

On April 22nd, during our Wild Earth Day Celebration, we will be joined by 7 global animal ambassadors. These animals, though not all native to the state of Colorado, intend to teach people about the importance of conservation, habitat restoration, diversity of wildlife, and encourage human-wildlife appreciation. Thanks to our friends & partners over at Nature’s Educators - we are lucky enough to be joined by a Gyr-Saker Falcon, Frilled Lizard, Eurasian Eagle-Owl, Cane Toad, Bark Scorpion, Chaco Golden-knee Tarantula, and Kingsnake.

Considering Wild Bear Nature Center’s specialization in local ecology, we would like to highlight seven Colorado-based species comparable to the ambassadors listed above. 

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Rock Hounds

These rocks are being saved to embed into the landscape at the nature center, to tell the story of the inspiration of one child’s experiences in nature which translated to building the high alpine net zero nature center on 3,000 acres!

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Pikas of the Peaks

“Eeekk, eeek” hearing this high pitched alarm call from our small mammal friends, the American Pika (Ochotona princeps) from nearby talus fields is a common joy of many high alpine hikers and enthusiasts of the Rocky Mountains. The beloved Pika is known for it’s high elevation lifestyle that comes with some pretty great perks.

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All That The Water Brings

Pitter, patter, pitter, patter. We’ve been hearing the many sounds of rain, snow, and rushing waters of local creeks this spring. We can sometimes find ourselves yearning for nothing more than a sun filled hot day once the resorts have closed and we feel winter has truly ended. However, part of our high elevation life comes with the unpredictable nature of the Rocky Mountains’ weather, especially in the spring. It can be helpful while stuck inside on a rainy day to remember the wonders that the incoming water brings to our entire community. The natural world and our lives would be nothing without the life giving compound.

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What Animal Made These Tracks?

In partnership with the Winter Wildlands Alliance, Wild Bear has created a fantastic video all about animal tracks! This video is most appropriate for students within the 3rd-5th grade range. For more engaging activities by Winter Wildlands Alliance partners, visit the SnowSchool at Home webpage.

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