Colorado’s Rarest Treasures: Wild Orchids
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Walking Mountains Science Center on Jul 13, 2020 8:02:28 AM
With Mother's Day and Father’s Day behind us, the orchids will likely have time to replenish their stock. These days your average white Phalaenopsis orchids come in custom colors such as "blue..
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Ed Abbey wrote “…we cannot have freedom without wilderness; we cannot have freedom without leagues of open space beyond the cities, where boys and girls, men and women, can live at least part of..
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For centuries, bats have been shrouded in myths that have not always shown these nocturnal creatures in the greatest of lights. During Halloween, bat images are used as decorations for haunted houses..
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What the Summer Solstice Means for Us
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Walking Mountains Science Center on Jun 22, 2020 11:00:00 AM
Even though temperatures have risen steadily over the past few months, we are just now getting into our astronomical summer. The astronomical summer begins on the summer solstice, the date when the..
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Mysterious Creatures of the Dark
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Walking Mountains Science Center on Jun 8, 2020 10:15:00 AM
Despite the fact that few ever see one in the wild, Wolves evoke many different emotions in us. One of the largest land predators in North America, they have been used as symbols in famous stories..
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What Makes Warblers So Cool Anyway?
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Walking Mountains Science Center on Jun 1, 2020 10:11:00 AM
For the sake of transparency, let’s get a few things straight. First, excepting an anomalous summer circa 1997, I am not a birder. Much to what I imagine would be the great disappointment of my..
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With spring here, let us take a moment to learn about a plant you might not give a second glance. As humans, we may see the bright yellow flowers of the dandelion and consider them a noxious weed...
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Gardening at High Altitude in Colorado
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Walking Mountains Science Center on May 18, 2020 9:00:00 AM
Trying to avoid going to the grocery store? Looking for a new hobby? Hoping to add some fresh flavors to your meals this summer? Look no further! Here is a guide to growing food in Eagle County this..
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A Mother’s Day Tribute to Our Wild Moms
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Walking Mountains Science Center on May 10, 2020 11:03:00 AM
Motherhood is no easy task, no matter who you are. However, wildlife moms not only have to deal with their fragile, defenseless children, but all of the other elements that come with living in the..
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You may remember February’s favorite animal, the groundhog. The quintessential critter that holds the attention of the nation every year, declaring the extension of snow or the signal of spring...
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This year April 22nd, 2020 will mark the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. Earth Day is a day meant to celebrate the Earth’s environment and bring to attention issues affecting us all. Earth Day was..
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A Healthy Snowpack is a Happy Valley
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Walking Mountains Science Center on Apr 13, 2020 8:25:00 AM
The snowpack in Colorado provides many things for our community. For most of us, it determines how good our ski season is. We depend on the good snow to bring in revenue for our mountain communities...
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