Jefferson Park
Ecosystem Overview
The Jefferson Park ecosystem supports 37 documented wildlife species across 35 taxonomic genera. Located in denver county, colorado, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Grasmere Lake, Jefferson Park hosts 106% more species diversity. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 41 denver county County natural areas, placing it in the 83th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 37 total documented species.
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Cirsium arvense
Creeping Thistle
Medicago sativa
lucerne
Colaptes auratus
common flicker
Corvus brachyrhynchos
American Crow
Glycyrrhiza lepidota
licorice
Popillia japonica
Japanese Beetle
Cleomella serrulata
Plantago lanceolata
ribwort plantain
Bombus pensylvanicus
American Bumblebee
Bombus fraternus
Southern plains bumble bee
Bombus fervidus
Yellow Bumble Bee
Aciurina bigeloviae
Phymata americana
Murgantia histrionica
Sorghastrum nutans
Yellow Indiangrass
Schizachyrium scoparium
Small Bluestem
Panicum virgatum
Switchgrass
Linum lewisii
wild blue flax
Hesperis matronalis
Dames rocket
Want the Complete Field Guide?
Get all 37 species with 3-4 high-quality images each, detailed descriptions, and a downloadable PDF for offline use.
Get Your Personalized Field Guide
Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in Jefferson Park. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.
Get Your Personalized Field Guide
Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in Jefferson Park. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.
Your field guide will be delivered to this email address. Please double-check for accuracy.
Nearby Wildlife Areas in Denver County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Jefferson Park. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌱 Specialized Habitats (7 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (1 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Jefferson Parkwithin Denver County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.