Tag: Nature
-
Brick by brick: Denver museum exhibit features larger than life Lego sculptures
—
by
To see the Denver Museum of Nature & Science’s newest big animals on display, visitors don’t need to roam their expansive Wildlife Halls. Rather, artist Sean Kenney has dozens of animal sculptures up for viewing — all made entirely of Lego bricks – 1.5 million Lego bricks to be exact. Kenney’s exhibition, “Brick Planet: A…
-
Weekend things to do around Denver and beyond: Flocktoberfest and more
Each Thursday, explore Denver’s essential weekend events curated by The Denver Gazette. Dive into cultural experiences and entertainment delights across the city. Whether you enjoy art galleries, pottery, or outdoor sports, there’s something for everyone in Denver’s vibrant cultural scene. To submit an event for consideration, email listings@gazette.com. FRIDAY-SUNDAY Celebrate Fall out in nature at Denver…
-
5 things to know about hiking the Colorado Trail
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save In summer 2024, the Denver Gazette’s Kyla Pearce hiked the winding, mountainous 500+ mile path. As the 2025 season begins for hikers, cyclists and equestrians preparing to adventure out, here are five things you should know if you are recreating on the Colorado Trail. 5…
-
The plight of Colorado’s ‘ghost of the alpine’: An uncertain future is ahead for this elusive bird
—
by
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save In the summer of 2006, Amy Seglund recently had moved to Colorado to work as a wildlife biologist when she heard a sound she’ll never forget. The sun had not yet risen over the San Juan Mountains when Seglund awoke in her tent. It was…
-
Sandhill cranes making much-anticipated return to Colorado
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save One of Colorado’s most anticipated natural phenomena is about to get underway. Sandhill cranes start flying into the San Luis Valley this month for their annual stopover. The majestic birds — long-legged with 6-foot wingspans, guttural songs and dances beloved by legions of admirers —…
-
‘A 36 million-year-old mystery solved’: Gem reveals secret to Castle Rock’s formation
One spring day last year, Mark Longman was hiking around Castlewood Canyon State Park with questions that mounted with every boulder and rock wall he passed. A career geologist and longtime Denver resident, Longman knew it to be conglomerate rock populating the park near Franktown. He knew the rock at Castlewood to be the same,…
-
Glowing aspen? A Colorado student’s curious report
—
by
July 25, 2019. A warm night in the woods of northern Colorado. This is where Jacob Bopp’s strange tale begins. From a near distance, “it was like the subtle headlights of a car,” he recalled. That could not be right, he thought. He got closer and later wrote of what he saw: “A soft, green…
-
Colorado could see one of best wildflower seasons in a while, experts says
Maggie Gaddis has been roaming her usual parks and open spaces around Colorado Springs and delighting in unusual sights. “I’ve seen a lot of species that we haven’t seen in a couple of years,” said the wildflower enthusiast and scientist. The executive director of the Colorado Native Plant Society has seen scarlet globe mallows popping.…
-
Best spots to see wildflowers in Colorado? We asked a few experts
Thanks to abundant moisture, wildflowers are starting to show across Colorado with hopes high for “super blooms” later this month as snow melts from the high country. We asked a few experts and enthusiasts for their favorite viewing places around the state. Jen Bousselot, Colorado State University assistant professor of horticulture My absolute favorite is…
-
The final frontiers’ space junk problem has a Denver-based solution
The final frontier has a junk problem, and Astroscale is working to change that. Founded and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, the company celebrated the grand opening of its United States headquarters at 2201 S. Delaware St., Denver, Sunday afternoon. The location will house 50 of Astroscale’s roughly 60 U.S. based employees and features a mission…