Ephemeral Lakes: Fascinating Fleeting Oases
A lake is a large body of water surrounded by land and not connected to a sea or ocean… but
June 1, 2026
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What are Chinook Winds?
Chinook winds are a fascinating phenomenon experienced in the eastern Rocky Mountains and western Canadian Prairies and Great Plains. Learn
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Backyard Friends: Black-capped Chickadee
The Backyard Friends is a series about animal pals that you might find in your backyard. No matter where we
January 17, 2026
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New Year Update!
We have started the new year, so I thought it would be a good time to give a little update
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Endorheic Lakes: The lakes that go nowhere
Most lakes go somewhere… Into a river, another lake, the ocean, something. However, some lakes feed no river, pour into
November 27, 2025
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