Posts by Melinda Bennion
Species Spotlight: Southwestern Willow Flycatcher
While walking the trails along the Virgin River in the summer, you may be lucky enough to hear, or maybe even see an endangered Southwestern Willow Flycatcher. Currently the Virgin River Program is working with local partners and agencies to protect and restore critical willow flycatcher habitat, with some encouraging results.
Read MoreSigns of Spring
Do you watch for robins as a sure sign of spring? Do you look for melting snow or for the first glimpse of flowers? For residents of Washington County, signs…
Read MoreWild Valentines
In the arena of the natural world, victory is achieved by your ability to pass on your genes. That’s why, for most species, love is war. Competition is fierce to…
Read MoreThe Virgin River: Headwaters to Lake Mead
While not as well known as the mighty Mississippi or the grand Colorado rivers, the Virgin River has played a significant role in carving one of the most visited landscapes…
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