Grasslands Colorado

06/06/2026

The Dust Bowl disaster that swept the U.S. and Canada in the 1930s had several natural and man-made causes, including severe drought and a failure to properly manage farmland and conserve precious topsoil. A series of intense dust storms wiped out agriculture, eroded the soil, and left the land unable to produce crops.

https://nationaltoday.com/national-prairie-day/

06/06/2026

Happy National Prairie Day! (June 6) Take a moment today to appreciate the quiet beauty of the prairie. 🦬🌿
Did you know only 1% of America's tallgrass prairie remains untouched? Once stretching across 15% of the continent, these vast grasslands are home to bison, elk, wolves, and hundreds of rare species — and they're one of the most endangered ecosystems on Earth.

06/06/2026

Beautiful news! Buffalo are incredible beings that regenerate both ecosystems and cultures wherever they roam!

THEY BROUGHT THE BUFFALO HOME. 🦬❤️

More than 170 bison have now been returned from Denver’s historic herds to Native American tribal nations — a powerful step toward restoring a relationship that goes back thousands of years.

On March 6, 2026, Denver transferred 34 young bison to the Northern Cheyenne Tribe, the Navajo Nation, Buffalo First, and the Tall Bull Memorial Council.

For over a century, these animals were managed in Denver’s mountain parks. But instead of selling surplus bison, the city now donates them to support tribal herd restoration, genetic diversity, food sovereignty, and long-term conservation.

For many Indigenous Nations, buffalo are far more than wildlife.

They represent culture, ceremony, identity, and a deep connection to the land.

Sometimes conservation isn’t just about saving a species.

It’s about helping a piece of history find its way home. 🦬✨

📍Colorado, USA

Source: Denver Parks & Recreation — Bison Conservation Program

06/06/2026

Prairie dogs and honeybees have almost nothing in common — except everything that matters. 🐾🐝
Both live in massive, highly organized colonies. Both communicate in sophisticated ways. And both punch wildly above their weight as keystone species — meaning remove them, and entire ecosystems restructure around their absence.
Prairie dogs are the original grassland architects: their burrow networks aerate soil, increase water retention, and create homes for 150+ other species. Honeybees engineer their hives with mathematical precision and pollinate roughly a third of the food we eat.
Different animals. Different biomes. Same lesson: the smallest architects can hold the biggest systems together.

06/05/2026

We stand in support of Protect Colorado’s Constitution and hope our followers learn more about the dangerous trojan horse initiative 302 that is asking for signatures at your local grocery stores. Outside money is paying kids and seniors to push it and not telling the truth about what 302 is truly about. Read more here.

06/05/2026

Happy World Environment Day 🌍

Our ecosystems don't run on election cycles — and our conservation laws shouldn't either. Science-based policy means asking uncomfortable questions: Who really benefits from this legislation? What does the biology actually say? Is this moving the needle for the whole ecosystem, or just keeping one group happy? Colorado's grasslands, watersheds, and wildlife are worth getting this right. Fact-check the bills. Push for long-term thinking. Demand ecology-first decisions.

06/04/2026

Did you know that a member of Boulder’s delegation on the Agriculture Committee voted against a measure that would have supported beavers? And did you know that Colorado chose not to advance beaver‑based restoration tools, even as our state faces ongoing drought?

Here's the list of those representatives who voted NO on protecting Beavers:

Lori Garcia Sander

Lori Goldstein

Dusty Johnson

Meghan Lukens

Lesley Smith

Katie Stewart

Larry Don Suckla

Ty Winter

Tisha Mauro

Karen McCormick

This is where your voice truly matters.
If you care about science‑based management and humane wildlife practices, please let your representatives on the House and Senate Agriculture Committees know that Colorado should not allow unlimited commercial trapping of beavers for profit.

PROTECT BEAVERS
In California, the results of beaver restoration speak for themselves. On October 18, 2023, seven beavers were released into their new home in Tásmam Koyóm, a 2,325‑acre valley in Plumas County. By September 2024, that number had grown to 28 across five release sites.

The impact has been remarkable. At the Maidu Summit Consortium’s Tásmam Koyóm meadow, relocated beavers built a 328‑foot dam that created a thriving wetland complex, increasing water coverage by more than 22% according to CDFW’s April 2025 report.

Beavers are powerful partners in drought resilience. Colorado deserves the same chance to benefit from their work.

Native wisdom and ancient rock paintings save the day.

06/03/2026

Prairie dogs primarily eat grass, sedges and forbs. They actually get most of their water requirement straight from these plants! Once in a while, they will snack on other available food sources, like this tasty piece of bread! Notice how they eat their food. It is not so different from the way we may eat a sandwich. We have so much more in common than we do different.

06/02/2026

Thank a cliff swallow next time you see one

05/28/2026

This is why no one should be trapping beavers on public lands... Look at what happens when we let beavers do their job for the earth.