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La Plata County Tree Study Group is rooted in shared passion for woody plants

La Plata County Tree Study Group is rooted in shared passion for woody plants

Classes include field trips, show-and-tell and whatever spurs members’ curiosity

A flicker in the marsh: Building community and learning about La Plata County’s fireflies

A flicker in the marsh: Building community and learning about La Plata County’s fireflies

Viewing party blends nature, conservation and outdoor play

Residents rally for the planet during Earth Day Durango 2025

Residents rally for the planet during Earth Day Durango 2025

Student groups take environmental stewardship, sustainability into their own hands

Nature’s legal advocate headquarters in Durango

Nature’s legal advocate headquarters in Durango

Law Center a voice for environments around the world

November 1, 2024

Northern lights leave Durango, Silverton residents awe-struck

Northern lights leave Durango, Silverton residents awe-struck

forecasts another dazzling show this evening

October 11, 2024

Mural pays tribute to late American author along Durango’s Animas River Trail

Mural pays tribute to late American author along Durango’s Animas River Trail

Mariah Kaminsky says piece encourages viewers to stop and breathe

September 21, 2024

Durango residents immerse themselves in natural botanic beauty

Durango residents immerse themselves in natural botanic beauty

‘Gardens on Tour’ showcases plants with eye-popping colors

Federal, state officials laud funding for fish passage in La Plata County

Federal, state officials laud funding for fish passage in La Plata County

$700,000 from infrastructure bill will go to culvert replacement

Durangoans and visitors gather for downtown Earth Day celebration

Durangoans and visitors gather for downtown Earth Day celebration

than 300 people convene at Buckley Park for zero waste festivities

Boys & Girls Club youngsters plant trees with Durango Parks and Recreation

Boys & Girls Club youngsters plant trees with Durango Parks and Recreation

Day is about planting memories of the past while preparing for the future

Here’s what’s in store for Earth Day Durango 2024

Here’s what’s in store for Earth Day Durango 2024

Procession and family-friendly ‘zero waste’ party scheduled for Saturday at Buckley Park

Birdwatchers, boaters and families visit Lake Nighthorse on opening day

Birdwatchers, boaters and families visit Lake Nighthorse on opening day

Reservoir has become a migratory stopover for many species, especially waterfowl

Eclipse halo proves to be Durango’s shining point during Monday’s celestial event

Eclipse halo proves to be Durango’s shining point during Monday’s celestial event

Durango couple fights Texas cloud cover in order to see eclipse in totality

Column: Chasing the eclipse

Column: Chasing the eclipse

Durango man watches Monday’s total solar eclipse in Uvalde, Texas

Some Durangoans trekking to Texas to witness total eclipse

Some Durangoans trekking to Texas to witness total eclipse

similar celestial event won’t occur until 2044

DurangoScape 2024 to focus on native plants and their benefits to region

DurangoScape 2024 to focus on native plants and their benefits to region

conference to host area speakers on March 16

February 7, 2024

Colorado Parks and Wildlife carries out deer collaring with herd southwest of Durango

Colorado Parks and Wildlife carries out deer collaring with herd southwest of Durango

collection contributes to understanding of migration patterns, mitigating human-wildlife impacts

January 24, 2024

San Juan Mountains Association’s Christmas trees stock runs thin as fundraiser nears end

San Juan Mountains Association’s Christmas trees stock runs thin as fundraiser nears end

Balsams, white firs and ‘Charlie Browns’ for sale at D&SNG parking lot

December 9, 2023

Annular solar eclipse attracts travelers to Mesa Verde National Park

Annular solar eclipse attracts travelers to Mesa Verde National Park

‘Ring of fire’ leaves spectators awe-struck

October 14, 2023

Survey of Durango’s public treescape will inform long-term plans for urban forest

Survey of Durango’s public treescape will inform long-term plans for urban forest

health, present and future shade and equitable distribution among factors under consideration

October 4, 2023

Birding ‘another dimension’ for outdoor recreation

Birding ‘another dimension’ for outdoor recreation

Durango Bird Club ready to accept newcomers under its wings

September 18, 2023

Durango secures land donation after 16 years of negotiations

Durango secures land donation after 16 years of negotiations

family gives 49-acre Animas River Greenway parcels to city

August 18, 2023

Trimble Lane river access would be a boon to recreation, environmental sustainability

Trimble Lane river access would be a boon to recreation, environmental sustainability

access points would ease pressure on existing Animas River put-ins

What to expect from an above-average spring runoff

What to expect from an above-average spring runoff

reservoirs are likely to fill; meanwhile, rapid snowmelt could result in flooding

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