Posts Tagged ‘Forest’

COYOTE ACTIVITY INCREASES IN SPRING

COYOTE ACTIVITY INCREASES IN SPRING The Colorado Division of Wildlife is asking people to take precautions when living or recreating in coyote country. From coyote attacks on pets to aggressive coyotes approaching people, the Division is receiving increasing calls about coyote activity.   "Spring is denning season for coyotes and with new pups in the [...]

WEST SLOPE KIDS ENCOURAGED TO EXPERIENCE OUTDOORS AT OUTDOOR HERITAGE DAY

WEST SLOPE KIDS ENCOURAGED TO EXPERIENCE OUTDOORS AT OUTDOOR HERITAGE DAY GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – More than 30 non-profit outdoor and sportsmen’s groups, government agencies and outdoor-related businesses from across western Colorado will sponsor the 3rd Annual Outdoor Heritage Day in Palisade on Saturday, April 24. The free event began in 2008 from the efforts [...]

Herp Report: Things that make you go hmmmm…

Some unusual and amazing findings came to light recently, from odd reproductions to new species and information on extinct species. Here are a few interesting tidbits that will make you go HMMM.

From the New York Times, here is a little bit of …

Herp Report: Things that make you go hmmmm…

Some unusual and amazing findings came to light recently, from odd reproductions to new species and information on extinct species. Here are a few interesting tidbits that will make you go HMMM.

From the New York Times, here is a little bit of …

150th Anniversary of Pony Express National Historic Trail Preserves Missouri-to-California Route

National Park Service News Release For Immediate Release: April 15, 2010 Contact: David Barna, 202-208-6843 150th Anniversary of Pony Express National Historic Trail Preserves Missouri-to-California Route WASHINGTON, DC – Hooves pound the earth. Sunlight flashes off a bit. Dust billows around two figures as they pass in a blur: black manes, brown flanks. Rawhide chaps, [...]

2010 FISHING FORCAST FOR SE COLORADO

2010 FISHING FORCAST FOR SE COLORADO Prepared by: Gary Dowler, Aquatic Biologist – Colorado Springs Jim Melby, Aquatic Biologist – Pueblo Greg Policky, Aquatic Biologist – Salida Jim Ramsay, Aquatic Biologist – Lamar Doug Krieger, SE Region Senior Aquatic Biologist   This report is based on the best information that we have available as of [...]

Jarvis names assistant director for American Indian relations

National Park Service News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 12, 2010 Contact: David Barna (202) 208-6843 Jeffrey Olson (202) 208-6843 Jarvis names assistant director for American Indian relations National Park Service Director Jon Jarvis today named Mount Rushmore National Monument Superintendent Gerard Baker as his Assistant Director for American Indian Relations. “The National Park [...]

Parktips – April 2010

Parktips – April 2010 Parktips is a monthly compilation of newsworthy items and story ideas from the National Park Service. A new edition is posted on the first week of each month at http://www.nps.gov/news/index.htm. Just click on the Story Leads link to access Parktips. You can view past issues of Parktips. You can also receive [...]

Reptile Rampage: Education in action

Education is an important part of the reptile community. With the pending legislation coming at us from all ends, we have no choice but to be proactive and get out there, teaching people about these animals that are our passion.

The folks in t…

Reptile Rampage: Education in action

Education is an important part of the reptile community. With the pending legislation coming at us from all ends, we have no choice but to be proactive and get out there, teaching people about these animals that are our passion.

The folks in t…