Evergreen
Ecosystem Overview
The Evergreen ecosystem supports 20 documented wildlife species across 20 taxonomic genera. Located in jefferson county, colorado, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Golden nearby has 80% more documented species, Evergreen offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #9 for species diversity among 23 jefferson county County natural areas, placing it in the 61th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 20 total documented species.
Leucocrinum montanum
mountain-lily
Odocoileus hemionus
mule deer
Collinsia parviflora
Littleflower Collinsia
Bombus griseocollis
Brown-belted Bumblebee
Helicoverpa zea
Bollworm
Marmota flaviventris
Yellow-bellied Marmot
Calochortus gunnisonii
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
bearberry
Buglossoides arvensis
White Ironweed
Lupinus argenteus
silver lupine
Ribes cereum
squaw currant
Claytonia rosea
Rocky Mountain spring-beauty
Senecio integerrimus
gaugeplant
Oncorhynchus mykiss
Rainbow Trout
Astragalus parryi
Parry milk-vetch
Dasiphora fruticosa
Widdy
Chamaenerion angustifolium
French-Willow
Fragaria virginiana
Thickleaved Wild Strawberry
Melilotus officinalis
Sweetclover
Salmo trutta
River Trout
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Jefferson County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Evergreen. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (2 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Evergreenwithin Jefferson County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.