Pollination is the act of pollen being moved from the anther of one flower to the stigma of another flower of the same species. That is the simple explanation of it, but I will go into a bit more detail below. Continue reading
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Parts of a Flower
The basic parts of a flower include the petals, sepals, stamen, and pistil. Here is a simple diagram showing those main parts of a flower along with a short description of the function of each.
7 Tips to Identify Wildflowers
These 7 tips to identify wildflowers will help everyone the next time they are out in the Rocky Mountains be able to identify wildflowers easier, including the most common wildflowers. Continue reading
Nature notebook for kids
A nature notebooks or field book is a great and fun way to help kids learn about the natural world and have fun while they are at it.
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Wildflower Activities for Kids
It is the end of June, which means we are approaching the best time of year for wildflowers in the Rocky Mountains. Here are some fun wildflower activities for kids. Continue reading
6 Tips on Identifying Birds for Beginners
Identifying birds in the Rocky Mountains can be a fun thing to do when you are out exploring. Although, at first it may seem quite challenging to identify the birds if you do not know what you are doing. Fortunately, by knowing a few tips, identifying birds becomes much easier. Continue reading
Bear Safety Tips If You See a Bear
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
What should you do if a Bear Attacks?
Bear attacks in the Rocky Mountains are fortunately rare, but it is important to know what you should do if a bear attacks you. Continue reading
Black Bear or Grizzly Bear?
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
Being Safe with Kids in Bear Country
Black bears, Grizzly bears and many other large mammals live in the Rocky Mountains. Anytime that you are spending time in these amazing mountains it is important that you know how to be safe and to keep your children safe. Here are some tips on how to be safe in bear country. Continue reading