by CONPS SD | Sep 20, 2024 | Myrna Steinkamp Grant Recpients
William Petry, Assistant Professor NC-State, “Fusing data sources across spatial scales for holistic demographic monitoring of the Avery Peak Twinpod (Physaria alpina)”: $1000 My-Lan Le, Master’s student at UC-Denver and Denver Botanic Garden, “Environmental Variation...
by CONPS SD | Sep 6, 2024 | CoNPS Blog
When the lowlands are sweltering, savvy Coloradans make tracks to the Alpine Sublime. Up in the higher elevations they find relief from the heat and also revel in a stunning display of wildflowers that are only found on the lofty peaks. Frigid temperatures, heavy...
by CONPS SD | Aug 31, 2024 | CoNPS Blog
People often ask what native plants can be planted in the shade, since most native plants sold in nurseries are adapted to full sun and tolerate hot dry conditions. But most people have some spots in their yard or garden that have some shade, such as under trees or on...
by CONPS SD | Jun 19, 2024 | CoNPS Blog
Hope is right! Here is a book that gives kids reasons for hope and steps they can take to make positive contributions right where they live, a wonderful way to counteract the ‘doom-and-gloom’ side of conservation and climate change issues. The original edition of...
by CONPS SD | May 9, 2024 | CoNPS Blog
Serviceberry flowers have distinctive long narrow petals and clustered in racemes, leaves are oblong to rounded, with teeth mostly at tip. Late May is a special time of year for many of us. It’s the beginning of the gardening season, and a good time to have outdoor...