While the terms “bison” and “buffalo” both commonly refer to the same animal - Bison bison - the terms have different origins and present-day uses.

I saw a bunch of Rocky Mountain Irises (Iris missouriensis, a.k.a. western blue flag) near Woodland Park a couple weeks ago!

In June 2023, Gov. Jared Polis (CO) signed more than twenty bills aimed at addressing climate change in June 2023. This year, he signed two new bills to promote sustainability and protect wildlife in Colorado.

Prickly pear cacti (Opuntia polyacantha) are an iconic species of the Western US and Mexico. Learn how this cactus is uniquely adapted to its environment and how humans have traditionally interacted with this plant!

In a paper titled, “The bear minimum: Reintroduction and the weaknesses of minimalist conservation,” authors Lee Brann, Alexander Lee, and Benjamin Hale tackle the different approaches to conservation and discuss why the “bear minimum” isn’t enough.

Yup, moths. Rather than spring, summer, fall, and winter, Colorado’s seasons include Almost Spring, Just Kidding, and Optimal Skiing, followed by Moth, Afternoon Hail, On Fire, Still Too Hot, Fall For One Week, Dark, Cold, and Ice. We’ve already moved past Moth Season this year, but it’s never too early to plan for the next!

I recently took a trip to Scotland with my family, and among the incredible castles, stunning scenery, and friendly pubs, we visited Loch Ness!

Highland cows, aka “fluffy cows,” have recently taken the Internet by storm as millions of people - including me - have fallen in love with their adorable, fluffy faces. So, of course, I had to visit Highland cows on my family’s recent trip to Scotland.

On a recent trip to Scotland, I expected to see fluffy Highland cows, stunning lochs, and historical castles. I did not expect to spend two hours literally walking among a herd of reindeer, but that’s exactly what happened!

For the last week or two, people on my neighborhood Facebook page have been warning others about an increase in poison hemlock in their backyards. They aren’t alone - others in Colorado have noticed, too.

Dogbane is an important plant to be able to identify - as its name suggests, this plant is notable for its toxicity to humans and other animals, including dogs.

Pollinator hotels are a great way to provide a habitat for native and solitary insects!

These are one of my favorite summer wildflowers - I love how it looks like they are wearing a crown!

A laboratory mishap led to a surprising discovery: hibernating common eastern bumblebee queens can survive underwater for as long as a week, with exciting implications for species’ survival in a changing climate.

Many of my coworkers use (and develop!) tools on the Climate Toolbox for their research. Here is a brief introduction to the resources available on the Toolbox!

Nodding onions (Allium cernuum) are beautiful, delicate flowers that get their common name from the slight bend at the top of the main stem, which differentiates it from others in the allium family.

Following recent trends of reintroduction (for example, wolf reintroductions in Colorado) the National Park Service and US Fish and Wildlife filed a decision to reintroduce brown (grizzly) bears to Washington a couple weeks ago.

I visited the trails at Fountain Creek Nature Center recently to enjoy the beautiful spring weather and practice identifying birds!

Avalanche lilies (Erythronium grandiflorum) stand out with their cheerful yellow colors, particularly in the alpine habitats where they thrive!

Wildlife crossings have been in the news - you may remember the viral video of the momma bear trying to get her cubs across the road from a couple years ago! So, what are designated wildlife crossings, and how do they protect people, animals, and even ecosystems?