Grasslands Colorado

08/29/2026

Grasslands Colorado is celebrating a hands‑on coexistence win in Thornton! In partnership with Lyndsey Collins of Wild Prairie, LLC, Grasslands Colorado awarded Brandon a $500 Grasslands grant to help fence out prairie dogs from his backyard — a practical, humane solution that protects both his space and the wildlife living next door.

Lyndsey walked him through simple coexistence tools that replace outdated approaches like poisoning on adjacent open space. When residents have access to the right strategies, living alongside prairie dogs becomes not only possible, but easy.

Brandon is now going to help his neighbors do similar fencing and promote neighborhood coexistence. This is your donations at work, folks. If you'd like to help us expand our reach, please consider donating: https://grasslandscolorado.org/donate/

08/25/2026

This is important folks and Grasslands Colorado has been at the forefront of this fight to stop the unlimited plinking/shooting of Prairie Dogs on our public lands like Commanche Grasslands. We are asking all of our followers this week to reach out to CPW and ask them vote to push the rulemaking for this issue. (You can get all the details by signing up for Prairie Protection Colorado newsletter below) There should not be another working group on an issue as black and white as this one. Please email every single commissioner with your thoughts. If you want to read our investigative case study that started this conversation it's found here: https://grasslandscolorado.org/sport-shooting-or-colony-collapse/

Do you care about Colorado's prairie dogs? Read our latest newsletter and take the requested actions now!

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08/25/2026

As the days get shorter and summer winds to an end, remember to resist the urge to cut plants back. The seed heads that form are an important food source for wildlife. Watch as this American Goldfinch and Black-Capped Chickadee find creative ways to extract the seeds from this common sunflower!

08/19/2026

This is a great read. American Prairie is an organization that should be supported in Montana.

Last fall, I fell in love with prairie dogs on the American Prairie in Montana even though the hype for America’s Great Plains pointed me to bison. As impressive as North America’s largest land mammal is, the pipsqueak of the prairie piqued my interest and stole my heart, and I’m not the only ...

08/19/2026

For those of you who are new to Grasslands Colorado, welcome! At Grasslands Colorado, we envision a future where the endangered prairie ecosystem thrives through collaborative efforts with landowners. By recognizing keystone wildlife as valuable economic assets, our programs not only support biodiversity but also promote sustainable land health. Together, we are committed to safeguarding and maintaining these vital habitats for generations to come. If you are interested in learning more or getting involved, check out our website: https://grasslandscolorado.org/Grasslands,

08/15/2026

spent the day at the Broomfield Nature Fest connecting with so many wonderful residents. We focused on clearing up common myths about prairie dogs and sharing how essential they are to Colorado’s wildlife corridors. It was great to see others doing the work too, including Nicole S., who continues to champion prairie dog protection.

08/12/2026

Prairie Dog Fact:

Prairie dogs rehydrate the lands and mitigate grassland fires.
They are the ‘mammalian earthworms’ for nature.
In addition, their colonies act as urban ‘fire breaks’ and help prevent the spread of fires from houses. Having colonies close by helps in fire prevention and hydration of native grasses.
What can prairie dogs teach us about wildfire management? | University of Arizona News https://news.arizona.edu/news/what-can-prairie-dogs-teach-us-about-wildfire-management
Tiny prairie dogs' p**p play a mighty role in grasslands | Popular Science https://www.popsci.com/environment/prairie-dogs-nutrients-grasslands/

08/11/2026

She does not know what bills are and we love that for her

08/11/2026

Did you know that prairie dogs don't spread plague — they die from it?
The CDC's plague webpage uses a prairie dog as the example image, but science tells a different story: prairie dogs have zero natural resistance to plague, and 95% die within 78 hours of infection. They are victims, not vectors.
This matters because prairie dogs are a keystone species — dozens of other animals depend on them, and they've already lost an estimated 98% of their Great Plains habitat. Misinformation about health risks is a documented driver of that loss.
We're asking the CDC to remove the prairie dog image from their Maps & Statistics | Plague page and replace it with one that accurately reflects how plague actually spreads to humans (hint: it's through fleas on rats, dogs, and cats — not prairie dogs).
It's a small change with real conservation impact. Will you help us (and prairie dogs) out by sending them a message?
📧 Contact the CDC at: cdc.gov/contact
🔗 The page in question: cdc.gov/plague/maps-statistics/index.html

08/10/2026

Let’s talk wildlife‑friendly fencing for Colorado ranches. This is the gold standard for keeping cattle secure while still allowing native wildlife to move freely across the landscape. One of our team members privately purchased some property to protect wildlife and restore native prairie, and they’ve installed more than 1.5 miles of best‑practice fencing (flagging coming next to the top rail) to keep cattle out while supporting natural movement of pronghorn, coyotes, bobcats, and other wildlife.

This is what wildlife‑minded land stewardship looks like. If you’d like guidance on transforming your own land to better support native species, we’re always happy to help. Reach out anytime.