What we love about our animal ambassadors

Great Plains toad

We love the animal ambassadors at the Dickinson County Nature Center! Here are some reasons why: Pinki’s irridescent hair Pink is the perfect color for Valentine’s Day, so Pinki the tarantula fits right in. She has irridescent pink hairs that were the reason her species was named Chilean rose-haired tarantula. Those hairs are more than Read More »

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10 animal courtship behaviors

Bobcat in a tree

Prairie voles Prairie voles are almost the epitome of a happy, healthy animal relationship. The creatures, about the size of a hamster, only live one-two years, but they are monogamous during that time. Once they meet a member of the opposite sex, pheromones help them to ready for mating. After mating, they show love by Read More »

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Free printable Valentine’s Day cards

bunny valentines

The kids need Valentine’s Day cards for their class parties, and you don’t want to spend any more money on the holiday so what do you do? Download our free Valentine’s Day cards at home! You can find the 2018 design here or click on the photo below to download the 2019 designs. Just remember Read More »

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