Boulderites who visit South Florida visit the Morikami Gardens. The tranquil manicured paths are home to birds, beasts, sculptures, serenity, and iguanas. Although Florida is a tad warm this time of year, the lizards do not seem to care. The Morikami Gardens are a place of great tranquility demonstrating the Japanese style of garden; elegant […]

A back yard visitor raccoon. This parent was keeping on eye on me, knowing that at least three of the youngsters were also there, frolicking under a parental watchful eye. I am quite comfortable having a glass door between me and this denizen of the night! Even with the glass as a shield, having the […]

Waneka Lake  (accent on the “Wa“) always holds some surprise. In addition to the near 100 degrees F, 38 degrees C, I spotted a group of flowering cactus. They looked quite healthy in the blistering heat. The honeybee also seemed to be in its element. The honey bee, Apis mellifera, is one of nature’s most […]

Happy Tuesday! Tuesday can be work-day of great accomplishment. We’re passed “adjust to the work week Monday,” and not at hump day yet. Today is a day for great accomplishments. For a law-related, Law & Order related serious topic,  let’s chat about legal spousal privilege. Does a person have to testify against a spouse in […]

Our Photographer of the Month, Gwen Dordick and her hiking partner Lundie Guerard were in familiar territory at Brainard Lake. They are both photographers in this blog. From the parking lot to Pawnee Pass, 3000feet, 915 meters, above the parking lot. They are quite familiar with Long Lake, Brainard Lake, Isabelle, and the others passed […]

Angry Bird! Brancher Starling Rescued From Water A Little Too Deep!  pic Debi Dodge This Boulder Brancher Starling was bathing with a parent. It got in over its head and had to be rescued with a dustpan. Then it was a tad displeased as it shook itself dry. Angry Bird! The Starling is not a […]

Our Photographer of the Month, Gwen Dordick, caught this amazing picture of discovery. The Eagle is there if you look. Its head is easiest to find and to use as a signpost for the rest of the magnificent bird.                                                pic Gwen Dordick

The reintroduction of wolves in Colorado has been a contentious and complex issue, marked by a delicate balance between ecological restoration and human interests, particularly those of ranchers. After being extirpated from the state in the 1940s, gray wolves were officially reintroduced in Colorado following a 2020 voter-approved initiative, aiming to restore this apex predator […]

Sometimes the pictures speak for themselves. Words are superfluous! Educationally, discussing pollen, pollinators, honey bees, and more, while important and interesting, are perhaps less important than the visual images alone. I see these bee pics as falling in that category. Honey bees are essential pollinators, playing a critical role in the ecosystem and agriculture. These […]

In Boulder even a baby bunny stops to admire the Spring Flowers! This little guy is about five inches, 13 centimeters, end-to-end. While the flowers are beautiful, the bunny is  almost as cute as it gets. Our own babies are about the only thing cuter! Lenny Lensworth Frieling (pics by Lensworth) Shared Knowledge Is Power!