While learning about all things conservation in Boulder, I was told about a special type of tree that grows in one spot here. The paper birch is a species of tree that has grown here since the time of the last Ice Age. They are rare in the West. Boulder represents the southernmost population of the tree west of Nebraska.
Actually seeing them is like stumbling upon a secret. So I made this quick little video to show you what they look like and some of the cool things about them.
Vodpod videos no longer available.Video of Rare Ice Age Tree, posted with vodpod
What I’ve learned is that there are amazing things right in my backyard. I bet there are in yours too.
What’s special about your local nature?
Send in some photos, put up your YouTube clip or even send a few words, and I’d be happy to share it on Nature Files. I bet you won’t have to look very far.
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