Walking Mountains Science Center

Our mission is to awaken a sense of wonder and inspire environmental stewardship and sustainability through natural science education.
Recent Posts
Pride in the Wild: Queer Ecology & Queerness in Nature
Posted by
Walking Mountains Science Center on Jun 12, 2023 8:15:00 AM
June is LGBTQIA+ Pride Month, a month that celebrates queer identity and honors the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan, which catalyzed the Gay Rights Movement in the United States. Pride is..
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Topics: Curious Nature
Why are Boreal Toads Endangered Species?
Posted by
Walking Mountains Science Center on Jun 5, 2023 8:15:00 AM
When the topic of wildlife conservation and management is discussed, it is often the large and charismatic animals that attract the most attention. But many of our smaller mountain residents have..
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Topics: Curious Nature
June 1st is National Dinosaur Day and I am sure when I say the word dinosaur; you have an image of your favorite ancient reptile in mind. Whether it be a giant herbivore like the Brachiosaurus or a..
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Topics: Curious Nature
Fertilizer 101– How to help your garden grow this summer...
Posted by
Walking Mountains Science Center on May 22, 2023 8:15:00 AM
It’s been a very long winter here in Eagle County, and it’s time to consider how you’re going to help your plants thrive this summer. Almost more important than providing sun and water to your plants..
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Topics: Curious Nature
Happy Mother’s Day! Today we thank all of the powerful women that have shaped so many lives. From making sure our bellies are full to protecting us from the outside world, there is so much to be..
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Bats and White Nose Syndrome in Colorado
Posted by
Walking Mountains Science Center on May 8, 2023 8:15:00 AM
Chiroptera, commonly known as bats, is the second most diverse mammalian order. These flying mammals present 1,232 species. Colorado hosts a considerably diverse array of bat species. Eighteen..
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Topics: Curious Nature
Are you the kind of person who stares up at the sky to watch clouds drift by and sees more than just a fluffy white mass? Do you find yourself lost in daydreams while imagining shapes and creatures..
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Why is April’s meteor shower called Lyrids?
Posted by
Walking Mountains Science Center on Apr 17, 2023 8:15:00 AM
Next week is the start of one of the oldest recorded galactic events of the year! The Lyrids meteor shower is one of the oldest known meteor showers on Earth and has been observed for almost 2,700..
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Topics: Curious Nature
Rocky Mountain Animal Personality Quiz
Posted by
Walking Mountains Science Center on Apr 10, 2023 8:15:00 AM
Anthropomorphism is when we give human-like mental states to animals, but the opposite of that is zoomorphism. Zoomorphism is attributing animal-like mental states to humans. Take this short quiz to..
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Topics: Curious Nature
It is about that time of year, black bears are coming out of hibernation. Bear hibernation in Colorado usually lasts from between early November to mid-March, according to Colorado Parks and..
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Happy National Spinach Day! Eating Spinach for Body and Planet Health.
Posted by
Walking Mountains Science Center on Mar 27, 2023 8:15:00 AM
Are you looking for ways to boost your overall health while also eating something delicious that also is beneficial to the planet? Look no further than enjoying some wonderful and fresh spinach to..
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Topics: Curious Nature
White Rhinoceros Fighting Extinction: Preservation vs Revival
Posted by
Walking Mountains Science Center on Mar 20, 2023 8:15:00 AM
March 19th 2018 marked the death of Sudan, the last Northern White rhino male in Africa. He died at the age of 45; euthanized by a veterinarian team due to deteriorating health. He is survived by the..
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Topics: Curious Nature