While many Coloradans live within a short drive of a forested area, few are aware of the beautiful and delicate ecosystem that exists once they step into one. Beverly Parsons would like to see that change; she sees a greater understanding of the forest as a step toward fighting the impacts of a changing climate. She and her husband have seen firsthand how changes in the environment have impacted plants and wildlife - and have changed how they think about nature and wildfires after the East Troublesome fire almost destroyed their mountain home.