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Wildlife in the Village at Castle Pines

The Village is known for beautiful views of the Front Range and its spectacular pine forest, but a closer look reveals a fantastic ecosystem full of fascinating and majestic wildlife. Nature has provided the Village with abundant animals. The Village is home to a wide array of birds, bunnies, raccoons, deer, fox, coyotes, snakes, and we even have a resident herd of elk along Happy Canyon Road! You might even get a glimpse of a bobcat or black bear!

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Managing Voles, Mice, and Gophers

Understanding the unique behaviors of these subterranean and surface-dwelling neighbors is the first step toward managing them humanely and maintaining a healthy backyard environment.

Colorado is home to eight different species of voles, which residents in The Village often refer...

Managing Voles, Mice, and Gophers in the Yard and Garden Living in The Village at Castle Pines connects us deeply with nature, but it also means sharing our landscaping with a variety of small, industrious rodents. While voles, mice, and pocket gophers are a natural part of our foothills ecosystem, they can cause unexpected and frustrating damage to our lawns, gardens, and underground systems if left unchecked. Understanding the unique behaviors of these subterranean and surface-dwelling neighbors is the first step toward managing them humanely and maintaining a healthy backyard environment. Voles: The Surface-Runway Builders Colorado is home to eight ...

Managing Raccoons and Other Small Mammals

Raccoons are highly intelligent, nighttime foragers that thrive in our community. Thanks to their incredible physical dexterity, they can easily open container lids, enter garages, and access home attics. Once they locate a reliable food source, they can become incredibly...

Managing Raccoons and Other Small Mammals: Coexisting Safely in The Village Living in The Village at Castle Pines means sharing our beautiful, wooded neighborhood with a variety of small, highly resourceful mammals. While creatures like raccoons, skunks, and squirrels are a natural part of our foothills ecosystem, they are frequently drawn to residential properties in search of food and shelter. Understanding their behaviors and knowing how to secure your home is the best way to prevent conflicts and maintain a safe environment for everyone. Raccoons and Skunks: Behavior and Residential Impacts Raccoons are highly intelligent, nighttime foragers that thrive in ...

How Native Plants Benefit Wildlife: Nurturing Our Local Ecosystem

While backyard bird feeders are a wonderful way to view birds, native plants offer a superior, year-round food source that fills critical gaps in their life cycles.

Native pollinators have spent thousands of years adapting alongside local flora, creating specialized...

How Native Plants Benefit Wildlife: Nurturing Our Local Ecosystem Landscaping in The Village at Castle Pines is about more than just maintaining beautiful curb appeal. Choosing the right plants can transform your yard into a thriving haven for local wildlife. Native plants are highly encouraged in our community because they are naturally adapted to our environment, meaning they require significantly less water, fertilizer, pesticides, and herbicides than non-native alternatives. Beyond their low-maintenance benefits, native plants support local wildlife in vital ways that non-native plants simply fall short. Supporting Our Avian Neighbors While backyard bird feeders are a wonderful way to ...

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