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Common Leaf Shapes – How Many Do You Know?

February 24, 2017February 23, 2017 / Mark Danenhauer
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How would you describe the shape of this leaf?

A basic knowledge of the common leaf shapes can help with tree and plant identification.  Here are the common leaf shapes you may encounter in the Rocky Mountains. Continue reading →

Common Leaf Edges For Plant & Tree Identification

February 20, 2017February 19, 2017 / Mark Danenhauer

leaf edgesA basic knowledge of common leaf edges will greatly help with the identification of plants.  Here are some of the common leaf edges you are likely to encounter. Continue reading →

Common Leaf Arrangement For Trees & Wildflowers

February 16, 2017February 23, 2017 / Mark Danenhauer

Leaf arrangement on plants and trees is an important sign to help identify the plant or tree.  Here are the common forms of leaf arrangement you are likely to encounter. Continue reading →

Winter Tree Identification Made Easy For Beginners

February 10, 2017February 7, 2017 / Mark Danenhauer
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Can you identify trees during winter?

Winter tree identification is not simply a matter of looking at the leaves because trees don’t have leaves in winter. Here are tips on what to look for to identify trees in winter. Continue reading →

Is That a Birch Tree or Aspen Tree?

February 6, 2017June 20, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer
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Birch or Aspen trees? Photo via Flickr.

A Birch tree and an Aspen tree look similar, especially during the winter without leaves.  Can you tell them apart?   Continue reading →

5 Simple Tips on Rock Identification For Kids

January 15, 2017June 23, 2017 / Mark Danenhauer
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Photo via Flickr.

Rock identification can be difficult for both those new to it and even for experts.  Here are some general tips to help kids and parents identify rocks in the Rocky Mountains. Continue reading →

One Tip to Identify Birds Easier for Kids

August 9, 2016September 5, 2016 / Mark Danenhauer

Knowing the main kinds of birds will help beginners and kids get better at identifying birds. Continue reading →

Black Bear or Grizzly Bear?

June 11, 2016June 10, 2016 / Mark Danenhauer

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 →

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