By: Erica Prather We went to the Bosque del Apache New Year’s week to see the Sandhill cranes and many other amazing species of wildlife, like the snow geese, roadrunners, coyote, javelina, and Gambel’s quail. The Sandhill cranes have bee...
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Environmental Actions Weekly Round-Up
Weekly round-up of environmental events/actions/educational and recreational opportunities and volunteer projects. Click the sections below to view the specific information: Events, Conferences, & Opportunities Trainings, Workshops, & Webinars Citizen ...
CO Environmental Film Festival, Feb 22
The Colorado Environmental Film Festival (CEFF) is an exciting, inspiring, and energizing event screening world-class feature-length and short environmental films with representatives from local and national organization by foreign, local, and youth filmmakers...
Webinar: Oil & Gas Leasing Process, Feb 21
Oil and gas leasing can be confusing. Alison Gallensky, Rocky Mountain Wild’s GIS Director and Megan Mueller, Rocky Mountain Wild’s Senior Conservation Biologist will host a webinar on Oil & Gas Leasing. We will be focusing on the federal oil...
Bat Chat & Hike, May 15
Christine Avena, RMW and 100 Women for the Wild member and bat biologist, will lead us on a bat hike. Christine studies the White Nose Syndrome disease in bats and just completed her PhD at CU Boulder. Christine will start the evening with a chat about bat eco...
Pikas stink as Valentines, but we love them anyway
Looking for your perfect Valentine? When it comes to pika, you can swipe left. They may be cute and cuddly to look at, but don’t look to pikas for lessons on romance. These critters would be the ultimate date fail.* Take for example their food hoarding habit...
The government’s shutdown but our activism isn’t
By: Chris Talbot-Heindl, January 23, 2019 The government has been shut down for over a month. Deadlines for comment and protest periods have come and gone with no real guidance as to if they will be extended when the government does reopen. National parks are ...
Wild & Scenic Film Festival, an activist playground, coming to Denver next Thursday
By: Chris Talbot-Heindl, January 17, 2019 Next Thursday, Rocky Mountain Wild is bringing the Wild & Scenic Film Festival to the Mayan Theatre in Denver, CO for an evening of environmental films, activism, and fun. For those of you who have never been, the ...
Wildlife Over, Underpass Considered For I-70
Growing efforts to add wildlife over and underpasses along a large section of Interstate 70 are gaining steam in the High Country. The goal is to make that stretch of interstate safer for both drivers and animals. According to Rocky Mountain Wild, I-70 is one ...
Rendezvous – Earth Treks Englewood, Feb 15
Each month Earth Treks climbing gym hosts a Rendezvous! Whether you are a long-time member or just interested in exploring the gym, the Rendezvous is the place to be. Meet new friends, enjoy free beer and learn about local businesses and causes. Rocky Mountain...