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. 

Many of the games that we play at Wild Bear are created to illustrate a concept found in nature. Through this form of performance, we are able to make connections and understand the world around us in a deeper way than only reading about it in a book or watching a video. Also, it’s fun!

Creating a nature mandala is a sweet way of honoring the seasons. These types of traditions help us embrace seasonal changes and learn more about the natural rhythms of life!