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grey winter and the local pollinators will appreciate the extra food source.  When we mow the Dandelions down or pluck them out we just make it harder on them as travel between food sources increases.  The more we leave, the easier life becomes for the pollinators and therefore more will be around into the summer to help other plants along.So please join us in celebrating the Dandelion and next time

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Omega The Wolf A Life That Inspired Respect and Awe for Wolves  We are very saddened to report that our oldest wolf Omega passed away early this morning. He was discovered deceased at first light within the Grouse Mountain wolf habitat where he and his pack mates found sanctuary. At 15 & 1/2 years old, Omega lived to be one of the oldest wolves in the world. Omega was born in captivity in

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the air above our  mountaintop plateau.  The striking white head (no they aren't actually bald) is a feature that lets you know it is an adult bird - did you know it takes them up to five years to fully develop their white head and tail?  Bald Eagles mate for life and often build large nests over the years.  There are some nests nearby to Grouse Mountain and we often see the young, fully dark

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be returned to their mountaintop apiary to work on honey production up top.Bees do not hibernate for the winter, but rather cluster around the queen to keep her warm.  Special 'fat workers' are born in the fall that can survive for several months instead of the usual 6 week life span.  These bees maintain the queen and ensure she survives to lay eggs for more brood in the springtime.  The cluster

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water for drinking, sanitation and hygiene. Climbing the Grouse Grind is a terrific accomplishment, and we’ll keep those good vibes flowing with a special presentation by thought leader Taylor Conroy and live DJ during the after party. Register today and begin your fundraising, remembering that $25 provides clean water for one person – for life!

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position and repeat the movement alternating which foot steps forward. You can make lunges more challenging by holding dumbbells for added weight. Planks Building a strong core, which consists of your abs, obliques and lower back muscles, will help your posture and agility. A strengthened mid-section will actually benefit all aspects of your life, making turning, twisting and bending so much easier. Your

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Beta Wolf Going for Treatment In June 2004, our pack of male Timber Wolves, Canis lupis, came to Grouse Mountain. They were being retired from the movie industry, facing the possibility of being euthanized and needed a natural habitat to call home. The wolves quickly settled in to a comfortable life here at Grouse Mountain. They are visited daily by school children learning about wolf

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temperature or moisture level affect the sliding hill? All these questions make for great opportunities to test hypotheses by putting them into a real life action. By the way, I had a blast playing on the sliding hill. The new Sliding Zone is going to be so much fun for school groups, and we know they will learn all the way downnnnnnnn!”

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got some amazing help with bringing the space to life with local artist Tori Heavenor. See a glimpse into the evolution within the Ski Wee building on our blog.Read More

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-hour sessions), a $50 credit towards ski/board boots, and a new set of skis or snowboard with bindings. The value is unbeatable. Purchase your package today and set yourself up for a lifetime of fun on the slopes!Elan Discovery Package

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