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At the end of September, I had the opportunity to spend a couple of mornings at the Nature Center. On both occasions,... Read More
We are seeing extreme weather with greater frequency
At the Durango Nature Studies’ office, weather tends to be a popular discussion topic — ranking right up there with the latest... Read More
Take a moment to recognize and appreciate power of nature
It’s hard to believe that we have just wrapped up our sixth week of summer camps at Durango Nature Studies. Our “Junior... Read More
It’s Spring! Celebrate Earth Day and more
Last weekend while canyoneering with friends and talking about the ongoing opportunities to snowshoe, one friend emphatically declared that spring had started... Read More
Resolve to be curious about the natural world in 2019
We’re almost to mid-January. How are those New Year’s resolutions going? I’m still vacillating over whether or not to actually make any... Read More
Understanding nature is critical in this changing world
If you are like me, your morning routine isn’t complete until you’ve checked Jeff Givens’ latest forecast. His blog, durangoweatherguy.com, is bookmarked... Read More
The power of outdoor play benefits us all
I feel like it has been a stressful year in our neck of the woods. Political divisions and economic stressors have been... Read More
Thousands of students benefit from visits to Durango Nature Center
Just when it started to feel like a normal summer, I turned the page on the calendar to see the start of... Read More
One word at a time, our understanding of nature is diminishing
Acorn. Blackberry. Bluebell. Heron. Pasture. These words all share something in common. True, they may be things you see when hiking around... Read More
Wildfires scare us but yield opportunity for nature
The 416 Fire has consumed more than thousands of acres of treasured forest this week. It has also consumed many of our thoughts... Read More