Red Rocks Park is a terrific place to observe wildlife and plants. Try a hike on the Trading Post Trail to encounter a variety of wildflowers and shrubs in all seasons.
It’s summer in Red Rocks right now! Here’s a sample of plants you’ll be able to spot over the next few months. We’ll bring you more on wildlife soon.
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Love the flowers but need to know more about them? Visit Rabbitbrush Publishing to order a copy of Wildflowers of Red Rocks Park, by Jan and Charlie Turner. Order directly, or pick up a copy at the Trading Post. Excellent color photos, along with identification tips and fascinating tidbits about each plant will get you up-to-speed in no time!
Volunteers have been creating a native plant garden near the Trading Post at Red Rocks Park for many years. Visit Red Rocks Native Garden to follow their progress and see more plant photos.
Red Rocks History 
Thanks for mentioning our book. Our website isn’t working any longer but if someone wants to purchase a copy they can get it at the Trading Post or order a copy from the Colorado Native Plant Society Bookstore at http://www.conps.org/Bookstore/index.shtml
Jan and Charlie Turner, Rabbitbrush Publishing, JLTurner@regis.edu