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Majestic Plains Cottonwood Trees

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The Plains Cottonwood tree is a large, dominant tree found along stream and river beds where more moisture is available than in the grasslands of the Plains.

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Naturalist Newsletter

The View at 9,000 feet – Fall 2024
Fall at 9,000 feet elevation in the Colorado mountains is a beautiful time to see golden Aspen trees, a few remaining flowers and watch the birds.
Signs of Life in Willow Spring Open Space – December, 2023
Even in the cold winter, predator birds and mammals are out at Willow Spring Open Space.
Willow Spring Open Space – September, 2021 – Signs of Fall, and checking in on the Prairie Dogs
During a pleasant early fall visit to the Willow Spring Open Space in mid-September 2021, plants were starting to show signs of fall, and the Prairie Dogs were active.
Willow Spring Open Space – Late June Birds and Heavy Rains
The Willow Spring Open Space in late June 2021 was a birder's delight!
Willow Spring Open Space June 2021 – Lush green grass and blooms!
The Willow Spring Open Space in June had many kinds of flowering plants and lush grasses.