Walking Mountains Science Center
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As the days get closer to Halloween, you might cross paths with a black cat outdoors and think you are about to have some bad luck! While this is an extremely prevalent superstition, the “spookiest”..
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Topics: Curious Nature
Darkness had fallen in the Vail Valley. As I watched the last light fade on the summit of Bald Mountain, I heard crashing below my porch. Was it the massive black bear that had been frequenting the..
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Autumn’s north winds, cold temperatures and long dark nights are what Northern Saw-whet Owl bander’s dream about. Like many other bird species, Northern Saw-whet Owls begin their southern migration..
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Crows might be thought of as scary or as pests, but when you see a “murder” of crows in the air you might be surprised to learn they are a highly intelligent and social species that actually shares a..
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As we approach the Fall season, we start to notice changes in nature happening all around us! This is the perfect time to get your kiddos outdoors for a Fall Scavenger Hunt! Head out to your..
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A kaleidoscope of colors are about to be unlocked as we transition into autumn; ocean-blue oregon-grape at our feet, bright red thimbleberries ripe for the picking, and hillsides of golden aspens..
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What image comes to mind when you hear the word vulture? When I close my eyes, I picture omens of death, circling ominously overhead as if in an old western movie. Or my stomach is turned by..
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Have you ever been enjoying an evening stroll through Nottingham Park, when suddenly you see a bright flash of turquoise? Or perhaps you’ve noticed what looks like a group of strange clay beehives..
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This time of year I find myself more than ever craving a summer sweet treat, ice cream. More specifically, a scoop of strawberry, a scoop of cheesecake and loads of waffle cone crumbles as a topping...
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Colorado’s residents and visitors are usually drawn to the Rocky Mountains for its fun outdoor sports, such as: mountain biking, skiing, rock climbing, and more. But there's a calmer type of fun that..
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What does it mean for a species to be threatened or endangered? What about extinct or extirpated? Learn about these listings created from the Endangered Species Act!
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Have you ever wondered how bats hunt for prey in the dark? Do you know who is responsible for keeping our insect populations under control in Colorado? Bats have a special superpower that they use..
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