Nature Immersion is inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku, which translates to “forest bathing”. Since the 1980’s scientists in Japan started experimenting with the effect spending time in a natural environment has on the physical body. They discovered and documented amazing health benefits from lowered blood pressure and pulse rate, to decreased levels of […]
Online Lecture Series: Landscaping with Native Plants Saturday, September 12, 2020, 9:00am-10:00am MT Instructor: Jim Tolstrup, HPEC Executive Director This is the first in a series of online lectures presented by Jim Tolstrup, the Executive Director of the High Plains Environmental Center. Jim works to promote the conservation, restoration and landscape use of native plants […]
Join us on Saturday, September 5th, for a Bird Banding experience with Scott Rashid, Director of Colorado Avian Research and Rehabilitation Institute. Scott, an expert Ornithologist, will talk to the group about what bird banding is, which birds we may expect to see/band, and why bird banding is vital for collecting data on avian species, […]
Whether youโre a seasoned birder or an amateur, join Sheila Webber for a bird walk around Equalizer on the First Saturday of each month 8am-10am from now through November 2020. Walking will be at a slow pace on approximately 2 miles of level walking paths. Consider bringing binoculars and a field guide to enhance your […]
In light of state and county public health orders, the City of Loveland, Colorado – Government is moving its Fourth of July fireworks display, a time-honored North Lake Park tradition, to The Ranch Events Complex for 2020. The fireworks show is the result of a partnership between the City of Loveland, City of Fort Collins […]
Required Materials:ย Notebook, Pen, Layers & Appropriate Footwear for Field Work *COFFEE, TEA, & SNACKS WILL BE PROVIDED; PLEASE BRING SACK LUNCH* Cost:ย $55.00 People have lived in Colorado for over 10,000 years. Looking at native plants through the lens of these first peopleโs offers us a view of a world that existed before grocery stores and […]