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Spring Awakening -- Bears in our Backyard

Black bears are part of our landscape. In spring, as daylight hours grow and temperatures warm, bears and their cubs emerge from winter dens. Join volunteer naturalists to explore how bears survive the winter and become active again in the spring. We’ll also learn how

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Whoo are the Owls?

Owls have been regarded with fascination and awe throughout recorded history and across many cultures. Over half of the owls recorded

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Coroner’s Office Needs Experience Not Excuses

Dear Editor,
County Coroner Emma Hall finally released the office’s annual reports for 2011 and 2012 this month, both delayed, she said, because of antiquated and sometimes inaccurate computer systems. That sounded more like an excuse than a reason to me.

It turns out there was a 100 per cent turnover in the staff after she took over the office, and then there was a 35 per cent turnover of the new hires. That may have had more to do with

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Bennet Announces Summer Internship Application Process

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet is accepting internship applications from undergraduate students, recent graduates, and graduate students for his Washington, DC and Colorado offices. In Colorado, internships are available year-round in the following locations: Colorado

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March Guided Hikes and Programs on Larimer County Open Spaces

Guided Hikes and Events
Tuesday, March 4 at 9:15 a.m. “Tiny Trekkers at the Loveland Library”

Join Larimer County Naturalists at the Loveland Public Library this winter for a nature-filled program designed for your 2-5 year old and you. This will be a morning filled with crafts, stories, fun facts and some outside time if the weather is nice. A parent or guardian must accompany the

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The Hidden World of Bird Nests

Bird nests range from a scrape on the ground to intricately woven hanging nests. Nests in many trees and shrubs remain largely unseen until leaves drop in the fall. Join volunteer naturalists for an easy end of winter walk in search of some of these diverse structures created by amazing avian architects. Bring binoculars and a bird field guide if you have them.

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“A River Runs Through Our Thankful Hearts”

Dear Lyons Community and Family,
My family and I wanted to express our deepest thanks to all of you who have blessed us with your endless love during our transition (which turned out to be the adventure of a lifetime) when we experienced the flood on September 12th, 2013.

You all have been true angels, by our side during the whole course of action, which took us all by surprise, and we would not be where we are today without the many helping hands you all

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