The Joy and Heartbreak of Colorado’s Current Snowpack
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Walking Mountains Science Center on Jan 16, 2023 8:15:00 AM
As of the beginning of January the snowpack depth in the Upper Colorado Headwaters, which includes Eagle County, is 126% of average for this time of year . If you are a local snow slider, you are..
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Why do you see so many aspen trees in Colorado?
Posted by
Walking Mountains Science Center on Jan 9, 2023 8:15:00 AM
What's the largest tree you've ever seen? Maybe you have traveled to see the sequoias and redwoods in California. Maybe you found yourself in Sunderland, Massachusetts and found the Buttonball tree,..
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Happy New Year! Yet again, we have made it through the holiday season. A time for family, friends, celebration, and for many, alcohol. Humans are no stranger to the fermentation process as we have..
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Is Climate Change Creating a Real Life Yeti?
Posted by
Walking Mountains Science Center on Dec 26, 2022 8:15:00 AM
Most people have heard the legend of the yeti or abominable snowman, but could a real life version exist? Although the yeti is a mythical creature, there is a unique animal that could be considered..
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Winter Scavenger Hunt for Kids
Posted by
Walking Mountains Science Center on Dec 19, 2022 8:15:00 AM
At first glance, it may seem that nature hides during the winter under the piles of snow that we receive here in the mountains. Many of us are ready to cozy up on the couch with a cup of cocoa after..
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On a sage-covered mesa overlooking the Eagle River, two boys hunch over a giant anthill. With intense focus, they flick agile fingers through tiny pebbles the hard-working ants bring up from below. ..
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The Artificial Versus Real Tree Debate
Posted by
Walking Mountains Science Center on Dec 5, 2022 8:15:00 AM
When it comes to the holiday season many of us have traditions we use to celebrate that we hold near and dear to our hearts. There are many holidays and traditions during the winter and they range..
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How can we mitigate food waste over the Thanksgiving season?
Posted by
Walking Mountains Science Center on Nov 28, 2022 8:15:00 AM
Let’s all take a moment to reflect on what we all love so much about Thanksgiving. Is it seeing family and friends that we haven’t seen in a long time? Is it a nice home-cooked meal made with love?..
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Shifting Winters and Climate Change
Posted by
Walking Mountains Science Center on Nov 21, 2022 8:15:00 AM
Temperate weather this fall extended one of the finest aspen-viewing seasons in memory. In fact the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reports that September was the warmest on record..
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World Kindness Day: How You Can Be Kind to the Earth and Future Generations?
Posted by
Walking Mountains Science Center on Nov 14, 2022 8:15:00 AM
Today, November 13th, 2022 is World Kindness Day! World Kindness day is a global day that promotes the importance of being kind to each other, to yourself, and to the world. The day is about..
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Meow, wow! Do you know what today marks the beginning of? It’s National Cat Week! Beginning on November 6, this week has been celebrated during the first full week of November since 1946. Originally,..
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Are Black Cats Bad Luck? Maybe Not for You...
Posted by
Walking Mountains Science Center on Oct 31, 2022 8:15:00 AM
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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