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Bird Dust Bath – Birds Clean Themselves In Dirt!

December 13, 2018December 5, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer
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This bird may look like it’s playing in the dirt, but it’s actually keeping its feathers clean.

A bird dust bath is also called dusting.  Birds do this as a way to take care of their feathers, keeping them clean and well maintained. Continue reading →

5 Tips For Parents To Make A Habit Of Getting In Nature

December 11, 2018November 25, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer
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It’s time to make a habit of getting outside in nature.  Do it for your kids!

It is important for children to spend time outdoors in nature.  Here are 5 tips to help parents make a habit of getting outside in nature with their kids. Continue reading →

How do Animals Survive the Winter In Rocky Mountains?

December 7, 2018November 25, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer

rocky mountains in winterIn the Rocky Mountains, animals survive winter by choosing one of three main strategies.  Most animals will choose to either migrate, hibernate, or adapt. Continue reading →

10 Fun Rock Facts-You Won’t Believe Some Of These!

December 5, 2018December 3, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer
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Pumice is so light it can float on water! Photo via Flickr.

Did you know that there is a floating ‘island’ of rock in the south pacific ocean?  The world is full of awesome rocks and here are some amazing rock facts. Continue reading →

Preening – Birding For Beginners – What Is It?

December 1, 2018November 25, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer
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Here is a Gannet preening.

Preening is the term used to describe how birds take care of their feathers.  Here is a simple explanation of what preening is and how birds do it. Continue reading →

Common Mammals of the Rocky Mountains

November 29, 2018November 25, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer
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A yellow bellied marmot is a common Rocky Mountain mammal.

The common Rocky Mountain mammals include a lot of different types of species.  Here are some of the mammals you are likely to see in the Rockies. Continue reading →

7 Ways Insects Survive Winter – Migrate, Hibernate, & More

November 27, 2018November 18, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer
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How do insects survive winter in these cold places?

Just like other animals, insects survive winter in the Rocky Mountains by choosing one of several strategies.  Here are 7 things insects do to survive the cold winter months. Continue reading →

8 Poop Facts – Gross, Natural, & Fascinating!

November 25, 2018November 14, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer
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A mother squirrel is truly devoted to her babies…

As I talked about the other day, all animals eat and all animals poop.  Here are some cool and gross poop facts that I bet you didn’t know about. Continue reading →

Make Your Black Friday Green With 5 Fun Family Activities!

November 23, 2018November 22, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer

black fridayI dare you to not go shopping this Black Friday.  Instead of looking for good deals, use this day off for some fun family fun in nature. Continue reading →

4 Free Family Fall Activities To Try Now!

November 19, 2018November 18, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer

family fall activities, fun, free, fall colorsHere are some fun family fall activities to try before winter sets in.  These are some fun ideas to help your family enjoy the nature during the autumn. Continue reading →

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