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What Happens to Ladybugs in Winter?

February 28, 2019February 14, 2019 / Mark Danenhauer / 2 Comments
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Where are the ladybugs during winter?

Do you know where are the ladybugs during winter in the Rocky Mountains?  Read on to learn how ladybugs survive a cold, snowy winter. Continue reading →

Insects Winter Survival Strategies – Where Are They?

February 15, 2019February 14, 2019 / Mark Danenhauer

Insects winter survival strategies include a range of choices from resting to migrating.  Here are the main strategies that insects choose to survive the cold Rocky Mountain winters. Continue reading →

4 Mammals Characteristics – All Mammals Share These Things

January 31, 2019January 8, 2019 / Mark Danenhauer
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People have a number of things in common with dogs, cats, and dolphins.

All mammals have certain things in common that make them a mammal and not something else.  Here are the four main mammals characteristics that they all have.

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Bristlecone Pine – The Oldest Living Thing on Earth?

January 17, 2019January 4, 2019 / Mark Danenhauer / 3 Comments
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A bristlecone pine is the oldest living organism on earth.

Bristlecone pine trees are very cool trees that grow in the western part of the USA.  Some of these trees are among the oldest living things on earth.
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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 →

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 →

Get Unplugged When You Are In Nature!

October 20, 2018October 15, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer / 1 Comment

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Please get unplugged and off your devices the next time you go out in nature!  I encourage you to get off your device and connect into the natural world. Continue reading →

Fall Colors – What Causes Those Amazing Colors?

October 10, 2018September 9, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer
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Fall in the Maroon Bells Wilderness in Colorado

Have you ever wondered where those amazing fall colors in the Rocky Mountains come from?  It is due to different chemical interactions inside of the leaves.

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Common Rocky Mountain Reptiles – Snakes, Lizards, & More

October 4, 2018September 23, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer
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A gopher snake is one of the common rocky mountain reptiles.

The common rocky mountain reptiles include snakes, lizards, and turtles.  Here are some of the common reptiles you are likely to see in the Rockies. Continue reading →

What Makes An Insect An Insect? 4 Common Characteristics

September 6, 2018September 2, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer
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An Ant is a common insect that can be found throughout the world.

Every insect in the world has 4 common characteristics.  These traits are what make an insect an insect and not a spider, mammal, or bird. Continue reading →

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