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Take a closer look! There is always something new to discover! We've focused in on several topics through the seasons, and as we move on to new items, we've archived our previous features on this page. If you're new to this site, you'll enjoy exploring here. If you've been here before you might enjoy the review!
ALPINE AVIARY
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Take a walk past the Elder Alpine Aviary on the path between Healey Park and Cabin Springs Circle! To learn more about the Aviary, click here!

PETERSON ARBORETUM
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Stroll through the Peterson Arboretum at Ridge Road and 100 East! To learn more about the history of the arboretum, click here!

EAST MOUNTAIN SENTINELS
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​Have you ever noticed the unique line of 
boulders on East Mountain, just above Lambert Park? ​They have been a beloved landmark in Alpine since residents first moved here. To learn more about the Sentinels, click here!

SAGEBRUSH VERSUS RABBITBRUSH
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Lambert Park is the perfect place to discover the differences between sagebrush and rabbitbrush! Click here to find out more!

TARANTULA TIME
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Fall is tarantula time time! Check out 
It's Tarantula Time to find out why you are more likely to encounter tarantulas in the fall!

JUNIPER DIFFERENCES
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​Lambert Park is home to a number of Juniper trees, both Rocky Mountain and Utah Juniper trees. With a little knowledge you can learn to tell the difference and distinguish between male and female trees!  Click here to become an expert on our local junipers!

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  • Home
  • About
    • Volunteer
  • Wildlife
    • Birds >
      • Birds in the Wild >
        • Water Birds
        • Raptors
        • Other Birds
      • Alpine Bird Watchers
      • Aviary
      • Feed the Birds
      • Fat Robins in Spring
      • Two Doves
      • Who's That Knocking?
    • Mammals
    • Reptiles
    • Insects >
      • Insects Identification
      • Tarantula Time!
    • Living with Wildlife
    • Circle of Life
    • Deer Doo
  • Plants
    • Flowers >
      • Blue Flowers
      • Pink Flowers
      • Purple Flowers
      • Red Flowers
      • White Flowers
      • Yellow Flowers
      • Orange Flowers
    • Trees, Bushes and Brush >
      • Trees, Bushes and Brush ID
      • Acorn Bonanza
      • Box Elder Boys and Girls
      • Rabbit vs Sage
      • Juniper Differences
      • Mountain Mahogany
      • White Fir Trees
    • Grasses
    • Invasive Species
    • Fall Colors
    • It's A Mystery Plant
  • Open Spaces
    • Trails >
      • Trail Maps
      • Alpine Nature Hikes
      • Bonneville Shoreline Trail
      • Miles of Trails
      • Three Mines Trail
      • Water Tour
    • Alpine Mountains >
      • Mountain Panoramas
      • East Mountain Boulders
      • Penumbra
      • Glaciers, Lakes and Earthquakes
    • Stewardship >
      • Fire
      • Stewardship Projects
      • Winter Range Planting
      • Deer Guzzler
    • Arboretum
    • Uses
  • Activities
  • What's in Bloom
  • What's New!
  • Who Knew?
    • In Memory - Judy Bush
    • Invasion of the Box Elder Bugs!
    • Leaves Not Leaving
    • Running Waters
    • Missing in Action?
    • Sunflowers and the Sun
    • Cooper or Sharpie?
    • People
    • Who Knew? Archive - 2
    • Who Knew? Archive - 1