Walking Mountains Science Center
Our mission is to awaken a sense of wonder and inspire environmental stewardship and sustainability through natural science education.
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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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Topics: Curious Nature
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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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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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.
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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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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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‘Tis the season for tree skiing! Earlier in the winter, our beloved aspen and conifer stands hosted many obstacles hiding beneath the shallow base of powdery snow. Today, however, we have a..
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Topics: Curious Nature
How do certain animals come out on top when in conflict?
Posted by
Walking Mountains Science Center on Mar 6, 2023 8:15:00 AM
Have you ever watched a bird feeder and seen two birds fight over a position at the feeder or a big bird like crow or jay arrive and scare away the smaller song birds? If you have, you’re witnessing..
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Celebrating Colorado Wildlife - National Wildlife Day February 22nd
Posted by
Walking Mountains Science Center on Feb 27, 2023 8:15:00 AM
“Crikey, Mate!” - an enthusiastic expression heard in households throughout the world from the mid-late 90s and the early 2000s was more than a phrase to describe Steve Irwin’s excitement when..
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Topics: Curious Nature
“Get a Whiff of This” Pheromones Control More than Mating in the Animal Kingdom
Posted by
Walking Mountains Science Center on Feb 20, 2023 8:15:00 AM
With Valentine’s Day just passed, love is in the air and what better time is there to dive into the fascinating world of animal pheromones. Pheromones are chemical scent molecules released by a..
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Topics: Curious Nature