How the T.rex (and Styracosaur) Stole Christmas

Tiny the T. rex thought it would be fun to play the Grinch for Christmas this year. (If you haven't guessed yet, she's totally into cosplay.) She asked her new friend Stacy the Styracosaur if she would be willing to be Max the dog. Stacy agreed to pull the sleigh on once condition: no whips!... Continue Reading →

9 Nature Journaling Field Trip Tips

On Sunday, I met with members of the Front Range Nature Journaling club at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science so we could spend time drawing whatever interested us. I'm still fairly new to nature journaling field trips, so it's not surprising that I learned (or was reminded) of important things about nature journaling... Continue Reading →

Crazy Knits: Fair Isle Sweater for a T. rex

As the weather cools off, I find myself picking up my knitting needles. I've always wanted to make a fair isle sweater, but I don't currently have enough yarn to make one for myself. So I made one for one of my dinosaurs instead. Yes, I'm crazy. I didn't realize how crazy until I was... Continue Reading →

An Inspiring Whimsical Scrapmetal Menagerie

The Swetsville Zoo  in Timnath, CO is actually a sculpture garden showcasing the wild imagination of Bill Swets. Filled with creatures made from metal scraps including parts from cars, tractors, and motorcycles, this "zoo" includes dinosaurs, birds, insects, reptiles, dragons, even people and flowers. The two things all Swets' creations have in common: they are... Continue Reading →

Saving Dinosaurs, One Sweater At A Time

The Dinosaur Foundation wants to bring back the fascinating animals that went extinct 65 million years ago due to unfortunate circumstances beyond their control. Impossible you say? Not really. We have a simple three step plan that will have us all neck deep in dinosaurs in no time. We know what you're thinking. You're thinking... Continue Reading →

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