My Nature Page August 2000 Colorado and the Colorado Springs area is a paradise for nature students. Each elevation has its own niche in nature and varies also depending on its north or south exposure to sun light.
Plants depend highly on light and moisture.
My window in Colorado Springs gives me a glimpse at Pikes Peak and the Garden of the Gods and covers the whole plant range from the foothills to the tundra and barren rocks of Pikes Peak. The front range is also a major migration route of birds. Around Home Colorado nature students are fortunate in having a number of state and county nature parks which offer opportunities to participate in educational programs, especially during the summer months. Mennonite Camp Troyer Plant Illustrations at Rocky Mtn.