The Gunnison Angling Society, founded in 1969 and a local chapter of Trout Unlimited, is hosting its 21st annual Superfly fishing tournament on September 9th and 10th, 2011. The tournament will be a classic “two-fly contest”, meaning each two-person team has to choose the two flies they will be fishing with for the duration of
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Water is likely the most important element in life for humans, plants and animals. Without water we die, or with contaminated water we get sick and weak. Protecting and conserving this essential element of life is critical and teaching the next generation(s) how to be good environmental stewards is an important job. The University of
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Lakewood’s Urban Parks Division will have their annual perennial plant sale on Saturday, May 7th, 2011 from 8:00 am to 11:00 am. Be at the Lakewood City Greenhouse, located at 9556 W. Yale Ave. to purchase an assortment of perennials, shrubs and “Xeriscape” style (environmental design of residential and park land using various methods for
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As part of the Gunnison Sage-grouse Festival April 9th – 13th, 2011 – you can participate in the Gunnison Sage-grouse 5k run/walk and 10k mixed surface (these routes will include off-road sections, in addition to pavement) Saturday April 9th, 2011. Entry fee is $25 and includes a t-shirt and lunch. All proceeds benefit Gunnison Trails’
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On March 10th, WildEarth Guardians, the Colorado Mountain Club and the Sierra Club will host a fascinating evening about the stunning and charismatic Mountain Lion. Presenters will discuss mountain lion natural history, ecology, ongoing research and tips for living and recreating in mountain lion country. Golden’s rugged foothills and mountainous backdrop provide excellent habitat for
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On November 27, after 13 months of waiting, a new baby Grevy’s Zebra named “Lakota” joined the Denver Zoo family. Born to mom “Topaz” and dad “Punda”, the little male colt who is part of an endangered Zebra species, will now be outside in the southern zebra yard for visitors to view. This little fellow
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A week long expedition is underway in the jungles of Panama to save frogs from the deadly chytrid fungus, which has already destroyed amphibian populations around the world. Bob Chastain, president and CEO of the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, will lead the group of five to a small section of Panamanian rainforest that is currently untouched
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