Field Notes
On the Frying Pan
The Fryingpan River rises high on the west side of the Continental Divide, flowing out of the Elk Mountains and through the heart of the Hunter–Fryingpan Wilderness before bending north toward the Roaring Fork. Much of its upper course runs through steep, forested country shaped by ice, water, and long winters—quiet terrain where access is limited, distances are deceptive, and the land still dictates the terms of movement.
Guest Posts
Habitat in the City
Ron Cammel describes how replacing lawn and ornamental plantings with native species on a small city lot in Grand Rapids created habitat for pollinators and birds, demonstrating that meaningful wildlife conservation can happen even in an urban backyard.
The Wider View
Wildlife in Your Neighborhood
This article shows how much is happening around us, even when we don’t see it directly. Tracks, burrows, and other small signs reveal a constant flow of life through even the most ordinary places. It’s an invitation to look more closely at the ground beneath our feet and begin to recognize what has always been there.