Are you ready to dissect a grasshopper?
A great, free learning activity for kids is to dissect a dead bug that you find around the house. By, dissecting a bug you can learn about the complexity of life as you learn how it’s body is made and works. Continue reading
Red sky at night, sailor’s delight. Photo Flickr, Patrick Down.
I have heard this old saying many times and always wondered if the color of the sky at sunset or morning really could predict the weather. Surprising, the answer is yes under the right circumstances. Continue reading
Here are a bunch of fun lightning facts about the bright flash in the sky. See how many of these fun facts you know to see what you really know about lightning. Continue reading
Do you know how to figure out how far away lightning is from you? This is both fun to know and important to make sure you are safe in a storm. Continue reading
Did you know that many of the trout that we find in the clear streams and lakes of the Rocky Mountains are not from the area? Many of the trout that we find now were originally brought from elsewhere, but why? Continue reading
Echolocation is a special skill, almost like a super power, that certain animals have to help them find objects or food in the dark or at long distances. Do you know what animals use it or how it works?
It is important that anyone spending time out in areas where bears can be found know and follow bear safety tips in case you see a bear in the wild. This is an incredibly exciting experience – thrilling both because it is a neat animal and scary because it is a big animal. But, do you actually know what to do if you encounter a bear in the wild? Continue reading
There are two kinds of bears in the Rocky Mountains – a Black bear and a Grizzly bear. Here are some useful tips to help you identify bears easier. Continue reading
Tree rings are studied by scientists because of the information that scientists can learn from them. But, do you know what exactly they are and how they can help scientists study the past? Continue reading
Do you know the difference between owl poop and owl pellets? Continue reading