Pictured is the parade grounds with the southernmost tip of the Rocky Mountains in the background on Ft. Bliss Army installation on April 23, 2012. Despite the arid climate, sprinklers sometimes water grass during the daytime, when evaporation rates climb.
Pictured is the parade grounds with the southernmost tip of the Rocky Mountains in the background on Ft. Bliss Army installation on April 23, 2012. Despite the arid climate, sprinklers sometimes water grass during the daytime, when evaporation rates climb. Ivan Pierre Aguirre

What: National Wildlife Week; this year’s theme: “Wildlife and Water: From the Mountains to the Rivers to the Oceans”

When: March 17-23

Who: The National Wildlife Federation’s oldest education program, designed to connect kids with nature, will feature educational materials, curriculum and activities for educators and caregivers to use with children.

Where: Around the nation

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