Nature In ColoradoHannah Aste

Nature in Colorado

TreesPlantsBirdsAnimalsFish

Trees in ColoradoOf many colors and varieties

Aspens are common trees in Colorado, especially in the mountains. In the fall, they change color like other trees but have more variety. They can grow to be 50 feet tall. They are easily killed by fire but they grow from the roots to repopulate quickly. The Blue Spruce is another common tree in Colorado. They are Colorados state tree. Evergreen needles are blue or light green about 1 inch long. They can grow to 115 feet tall. These trees can burn in fire very easily. They like to grow in the mountains.

The Black Cottonwood is a beautiful tree with green leaves that turn bright yellow in the fall. After it blossoms, its seeds produce cotton. The cotton-covered seeds blows around and plant new trees. The Ponderosa Pine is an evergreen with long pine needles that grow in groups of 2 or 3. These pine trees can grow up to 130 feet tall. It produces pine cones that have sharp prickles at the end of their scales. OUCH!

Plants in ColoradoWild and beautiful

Bindweed is a pesky weed that is found growing in almost every Colorado garden. If not dealt with properly, it will spread and spread until it covers the entire garden. It twists and turns around fences and other plants. But, it does have pretty white or pink flowers to mislead the untrained gardener. Roots can grow 30 feet deep! If you see bindweed, pull it!The Yellow Monkey Flower is a flower that can grow up to three feet tall. It has yellow petals that are in clusters of three. This flower blooms annually. It likes to grow in moist, wet land or even in shallow water. They smell musky, so they are known as musk-flowers.

8. Which plant likes to live in dry climates and has prickly spines?

The Prickly Pear Cactus9. Which bird can grow up to 9.5 inches?

The Meadowlark10. Which bird is Colorados official state bird?

The Lark Bunting11. Which bird is known for its bright blue coloring?

The Blue Jay12. Which bird has tufts on its head that look like ears or horns?

The Great Horned Owl13. What is another name for the Mountain Lion?

Cougar14. Which animal population came close to extinction in Colorado recently?

The Grey Wolf15. Which animal has large ears and a 310 degree view?

The Mule Deer16. Which animal is the official state animal in Colorado?

The Bighorn Sheep17. Which fish has a pink stripe on both sides?The Rainbow Trout

18. Which fish is the most abundant fish in Colorado?

The Yellow Perch19. Which fish is grey and olive and grows up to 30 inches?

The Walleye20. Which fish is Colorados official state fish?

The Cutthroat TroutGreat Job! Thanks for playing! Remember, heres always something new to learn about in nature!