Walking Mountains Science Center
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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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The first tomato in your garden is finally ripening. It survived the harsh arid conditions, strong winds, and being eaten by wildlife. But soon, a frost warning will go into effect, signifying the..
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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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Imagine a meadow of flowers: a kaleidoscope of colors with butterflies aflutter in all their prismatic splendor. Add a warm sunny day and it’s a picture of perfection; what more does a butterfly..
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Dog lovers know the delight of sharing nature with our canine companions. Dogs’ sheer joy in the outdoors enhances our own, and their great sense of hearing and smell can draw our attention to..
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Is Vetch Fetch? Let's figure it out! Vetch sounds pretty cool, but do we even know what a vetch is? Vetches are a member of the pea family, scientifically known as Fabaceae. This family is the 3rd..
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School is out and the days are getting longer. Summer is here and the season of playing outside is upon us! While events, play dates, and recreational opportunities are abundant this time of year,..
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Spring and early summer in Colorado's Rocky Mountains means that more feathery friends are looking for a partner and safe home to raise their young. Not all birds are built the same, and not all..
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Rocky Mountain Cliffs Cliffs are prominent topographic features found around the world. From El Capitan in Yosemite to the Cliffs of Moher in Ireland, for generations humans have marveled the drastic..
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