Leaf-peeping, the popular September activity of watching aspen leaves turn golden, reaches its peak in mid-September. However, Boulder naturalists Steve Jones and Ruth Carol Cushman prefer to head out early, appreciating the beauty of green aspen leaves. As a bonus, they spot an unusual late-season bloom of mountain wildflowers.

The city of Aspen and Pitkin County have agreed to help fund nonprofit Roaring Fork Safe Passages’ efforts to reduce vehicle collisions with wildlife. One of the most problematic areas for crashes with elk is between Woody Creek and the Aspen/Pitkin County Airport.

The National Wilderness Coalition will be in Washington D.C. next week, hoping to reinvigorate the wilderness lobby in Congress. Wilderness Workshop will be with members of the group, especially talking with Colorado’s delegation.

According to Colorado Parks and Wildlife, the second biggest threat to biodiversity is invasive species preceded only by habitat loss. Invasive plants are spread by natural forces, like wind and wildfire, and largely in part, by unknowing humans. Reporter Lily Jones has more to the story.

Trumpeter swans were once thought extinct in the continental US. At least, until a flock was found in Yellowstone, making this region a big reason for the iconic bird’s rebound.

The ranger district is home to the state’s highest peaks, as well as four wilderness areas where motorized vehicles aren’t allowed. That's where the llamas come in.

Forecasters say August has been wetter than usual, with the Roaring Fork Valley and Western Colorado receiving 200% of normal precipitation for the month. But it’s not clear that human-caused climate change will create a wetter monsoon season every year, and how it impacts flooding events.

The summit hosted climate and green energy experts from around the state and country, along with local leaders, to discuss climate-friendly solutions targeted at rural communities. Some of the topics included transitioning away from fossil fuels, electrifying buildings, and taking advantage of federal money for climate action.

Fights over public lands aren’t unusual in the West. But Utah is now going straight to the U.S. Supreme Court to wrest control of 18.5 million acres of federal land.

Glenwood Springs City Council has approved an updated energy and climate action plan for the city. The city is hoping to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions 60% by 2035 from its 2022 levels.