Plains Conservation Center

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Donate to the Plains Conservation Center Online
Fran Blanchard	Your gift, large or small, helps the Plains Conservation Center bring the wonders of the prairie into the realm of personal experience. Donations are tax deductible, as allowed by IRS rules. Click here to make an immediate gift online using your credit card.

School Groups
Fran Blanchard	Experience the natural and cultural heritage of the High Plains of Colorado and learn how conservation of water and other resources is vital. Hands-on activities are designed to meet Colorado Model Content Standards.

Resources for Teachers
Fran Blanchard	Learn activities that will enhance units in social studies, history, geography, humanities, art, archaeology, anthropology, and culture.

Job Opportunities

Currently, the PCC is not seeking applicants for any positions.

Ongoing Research Projects
Fran Blanchard	Research at the Plains Conservation Center continues in areas including paleontology, birds and plant life, archaelogy and the natural environment. Learn more about what's going on

Animal of the Month
	The coyote is the largest carnivore we have at PCC. Find out more information about this prairie critter.

Plant of the Month

milkweed

John Moyer

Monarch butterflies lay their eggs on the underside of milkweek leaves.
Click here to learn more.

Fran Blanchard

Dave Showalter

Serendipitous Saturdays

The Plains Center is open to the public

Saturdays
9 am - 5 pm
No charge.

Check these links for some great tips for a more sustainable lifestyle:
FREE Home Irrigation System Audits, Slow the Flow Colorado:
http://www.conservationcenter.org/w_SlowtheFlowColorado.htm

Home Energy Checklist for Action
http://www.aceee.org/consumerguide/chklst.htm

Ten Big Things You Can Do for the Environment
http://www.ilea.org/topten.html#_Tip4

Wisconsin Foodshed Research Project
http://www.cias.wisc.edu/foodshed/index.html

Earth Friendly Cleaners
http://www.ecocycle.org/hazwaste/recipes.cfm

Recycling, conservation and more
http://www.ecocycle.org/index.cfm

Take Action At Work
http://www.epa.gov/epahome/atwork.htm

Seafood Watch--Monterey Bay Aquarium
http://www.mbayaq.org/cr/SeafoodWatch/web/sfw_factsheet.aspx

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